Carbon Push Rod Size

[Lance Van Nostrand]

Hi Moose Boy,
The 1/8" CF rods are really nice for the ailerons.  Very stiff and light, but make sure you use light clevis/control arms too or it will not buy you much.  Not sure what the elevator setup is on the Focus.  If it's down the middle, the 5/32 and 3/16 rods are both very light and work fine.  a guide inthe center of the rod is not a bad idea.  This doesn't have to be structural.  Just something to prevent oscillations, like a cross brace of light balsa with a small cube of foam glued on top of it.  the foam would have a slice halfway through which the rod slides in.
--Lance
 
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Michael Laggis 
  To: NSRCA 
  Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2004 11:11 AM
  Subject: Carbon Push Rod Size


  What size Central Hobbies carbon pushrods should I use on my Focus.  The homemade ones from the previous owner don't give me a warm fuzzy.  These push rod will be for the ailerons, and elevator halves. 

  Thanks
  Michael Laggis
  AKA Moose Boy
  NSRCA 3618 
  http://www.alaskarc.org
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