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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Ed on December 29, 2006, 12:23:10 PM

Title: Control line lead outs
Post by: Ed on December 29, 2006, 12:23:10 PM

I just might be a novice but I'm going to ask anyway; Is it possible to mount the lead outs outside a build up wing?

Title: Re: Control line lead outs
Post by: John Miller on December 29, 2006, 12:32:34 PM

Quote from: Ed on December 29, 2006, 12:23:10 PM

I just might be a novice but I'm going to ask anyway; Is it possible to mount the lead outs outside a build up wing?

Yes Ed, it is possible to do so. What you need to be aware of is where, in relation to the vertical CG, your leadouts will wind up.  Having to great a difference can cause the plane to bank either in or out in flight.

John

Title: Re: Control line lead outs
Post by: Leester on December 29, 2006, 12:36:43 PM

Most Bi-Planes are done like this. Check out Walter Umlands web site www.builtrightflyright.com and go to CR-32 photos it should show it.

Title: Re: Control line lead outs
Post by: Clancy Arnold on December 29, 2006, 12:38:23 PM

Ed
In controline scale it is normal to place the leadouts outside the wing, for example my Cessna 152, which is a high wing plane, they are 2 1/2 inches below the wing, on my F/A-18 they are 1 inch above the tip.  
Clancy

Title: Re: Control line lead outs
Post by: Ed on December 29, 2006, 12:45:47 PM

Cool, that would make it much easier to adjust trim.