Working Control Lines?
05-02-2012 | 06:27 PM
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Working Control Lines?
Hey RCU,
Has anyone ever attempted to build a scale model with working cables to control the ailerons, rudder, and elevator, rather than an electrical system? Much like a real aircraft, my thoughts were that the cables could be connected to a set of control sticks and rudder pedals, and by moving these controls in the cockpit the control surfaces would also move.
Obviously the model would be static, as there's no way it could be controlled in flight.
Any thoughts?
Has anyone ever attempted to build a scale model with working cables to control the ailerons, rudder, and elevator, rather than an electrical system? Much like a real aircraft, my thoughts were that the cables could be connected to a set of control sticks and rudder pedals, and by moving these controls in the cockpit the control surfaces would also move.
Obviously the model would be static, as there's no way it could be controlled in flight.
Any thoughts?
05-03-2012 | 06:08 AM
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RE: Working Control Lines?
My 1/4 scale 1926 RRG Prufling glider has a complete working cockpit control system. If you could find a 1/4 scale sized person to sit in it then they would be able to fly it (if they knew how to pilot and aircraft)! Just disconnect the servos form the joystick and rudder bar. Everything is cable controlled, including the ailerons which make their turns over pulleys and into the wings. A full 'build' is on RCScalebuilder website under 'scale sailplanes' forum.
