Thanks Mark! I ask because I am considering a change in aileron controls. I was considering a push/pull cable. I can find them rated from 40# to 200# depending on lengths and total movement required. The cable would be connected to the control stick and connect directly to the ailerons via rod bearings.
My thought was a cable with the capacity of 80# would be enough, as I think that would be two fisted flying:-) Any thoughts? Fred Johnson Reno, NV Mark L wrote: Sid Wood brought one to the Gathering, and I flew with it in my plane. I don't remember the exact number (maybe Sid does), but I believe is was a pound or less is all you need to make the plane climb hard, and it's probably closer to 4-5 pounds on turns. Stick force on turns is highly dependent on airspeed...the faster I go, the more force it takes, less so with elevator.
