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Building Tips and technical articles. => 1/2 A building. => Topic started by: John KruziK on October 18, 2009, 10:58:46 AM

Title: Handles
Post by: John KruziK on October 18, 2009, 10:58:46 AM

What type of handles are you guys using for 1/2a's    Thanks John

Title: Re: Handles
Post by: john e. holliday on October 18, 2009, 11:58:54 AM

I use the same one I fly stunt with.  Have fun,  DOC Holliday

Title: Re: Handles
Post by: Roger Vizioli on October 18, 2009, 12:31:59 PM

No offense to "Doc".
I have also used full size stunt handles and various plastic handles (old and new designs) and have decided the best one is the offering by RSM, as follows:

Renger 1/2 A Handle from RSM, designated  R-12A     y1

Very light, exponential control rate and inexpensive @ $5.95.
Used for over three hundred flights and cant find fault with it!

Roger V.

Title: Re: Handles
Post by: Larry Renger on October 18, 2009, 10:15:41 PM

Aw shucks, it 'twarn't nuttin.  I needed the handle for my own models, and Eric up and kitted it!

Anyway, the handle is currently availible in 3 sizes, original, +10 and +25.  My current preference for 1/2A is the +10 as it allows a better grip.  I really did cut the original a bit too close, even for my small hands.  Anyway, the +25 is great for up to .35 models, and if you reinforced the main panels with fiberglass, you could fly anything.

The expo function was intended to tame un-flapped models, and I have found that with flaps, you need to reshape the inserts to reduce the expo.  A full radius is the first step, then you can go all the way down to a point to make the handle completely conventional.  Since the inserts are pretty simple 1/8" ply, it is easy to make a vareity of shapes and widths to perfectly tune in your model.

Title: Re: Handles
Post by: Roger Vizioli on October 19, 2009, 07:03:34 AM

Larry,
When you say +10 and +25, may I assume you mean % of original size?
And, does RSM offer them? If so, what are the Part Numbers?
I only see one other handle listed, R15A, not sure which this is.
Thanks, H^^
Roger V.

Title: Re: Handles
Post by: Larry Renger on October 21, 2009, 06:14:31 PM

I don't keep up with Eric's catalog, I am sure he will answer your questions with an e-mail to Eric1@rsmdistribution.com  .  I expect the .15 size is the +25.  He may have made the +10 standard by now.  I will have to ask him what is the status so I know.