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Kevlar lines for 1/2 A models.

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Manuel Cortes:
Hello all, has someone made tests with kevlar lines in little stunters?
Please, If so, comment your experiences, IŽve found there is lots of material in fishing shops, and probably will try soon.
Thanks in advance.
Manuel.

Clancy Arnold:
Manuel
Look at my flight test and line test reports in IBTW Barnstormer in the 1/2 A section.
Clancy

Manuel Cortes:
Thaks, Clancy.
Regards.
Manuel.

Manuel Cortes:
Hello all;
Found last week 0,08 Solid (piano wire). IŽll test it.
Regards.
Manuel.

Dave Gardner:
At the recommendation of Larry Renger, at the 95 Nats, I started using Kevlar thread (.010) for 1/2 A lines.  Actually, up to small and light .15 powered planes.  It WILL take the 15 lb pull test!  ...and it WON'T stretch!

The product I use is the Kevlar Thread, .010 x 1000 ft(!), 22lb test....last roll was $7.50 from Model Research Labs.com, in Mission Viejo, CA.

You can make up any length you want, tie it to the clips with a couple of half hitches or a square knot, and go fly.  You can also just make a loop in the end and knot that.  If the lines are too long, just cut them down.  If you want them longer, just tie in a new section (I have NOT done this, and am NOT recommending it, but with this stuff, it's just like working with very small rope!)

Dave Gardner
Renton, WA

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