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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Bootlegger on December 18, 2014, 04:49:39 AM

Title: lead outs
Post by: Bootlegger on December 18, 2014, 04:49:39 AM

 I am building a Jr Flite Streak and am seeking a way to set the lead outs without making them adjustable, I don't want the added weight.

  How would you go about setting the lead outs, then attaching them permantely to the tip?
 Thanks

Title: Re: lead outs
Post by: Bob Reeves on December 18, 2014, 06:04:13 AM

I would run the numbers using LineIII or just put them about 3/4 inch behind the CG (center of both lines).

Title: Re: lead outs
Post by: Geoff Goodworth on December 18, 2014, 07:54:00 AM

i use pop rivets with the mandrel knocked out as the guide. Press the flange into the balsa tip and cover with a little bit of epoxy continuous over the rivet shank.

Title: Re: lead outs
Post by: Bootlegger on December 18, 2014, 08:35:33 AM

 Bob, I don't unnerstan about the "center" of both lines, could you 'splain in more detail?
 Thanks a lot

Title: Re: lead outs
Post by: Motorman on December 18, 2014, 08:41:12 AM

Measure the distance between the two lines and divide by 2, this center point is your tether.

MM

Title: Re: lead outs
Post by: Bootlegger on December 18, 2014, 10:13:13 AM

 Thanks M M, now is this  using the measurement shown on the plan or the 3/4" behind the c/g that Bob was reffering to?

Title: Re: lead outs
Post by: john e. holliday on December 18, 2014, 11:38:59 AM

I never had any problem with the lead outs per the plans.

Title: Re: lead outs
Post by: Bootlegger on December 18, 2014, 12:59:47 PM

 Thanks guy's I appreciate the help...