titanium struts
 

i just replaced my regular struts in my Ariel with titanium and they seem real weak. They both sag forward quite a bit when i put the plane on the ground. There's not much prop clearance anyway, and i don't think they'll work. Is this a problem with switching to the titanium. Any info is appreciated.

titanium struts
 

They are no good if you fly of grass. They dont tolerate being straightened after each landing which is a usual ritual flying of grass. They eventually work harden and break without notice.


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titanium struts
 

Titanium struts are the best choice there is I think. The trick is that you most probably need to have struts with thicker wire compared to steel struts. Titanium is a far lighter material and doesn't need to be straightened even after a bit rough landing if the length compared to thickness is correct and you have the spring loop correctly designed. I use the Central Hobbies 3/16" titanium struts on my Typhoon 2+2 (4,9kg) and the struts work perfectly even on grass field.

titanium struts
 

i agree that the titanium struts are harder and don't need bending. The only problem i guess i have is that I have them on an Ariel. And the original retracts and cutouts are designed for what makes a very low plane. Even with a 15/12w prop. It's just that when I place it down on the pavement the struts sag and lower the plane even more. Well I guess I'll stick with the original ones. Thanks for the help though.