KR> Rudder turnbuckles

2009-08-05 Thread Dan Heath
I disagree on the springs. I have tried them both, and the closed system works much better. However, your results do vary. See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics  See you at the 2009 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Ill There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the t

KR> Rudder turnbuckles

2009-08-05 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 05:05 PM 8/5/2009, you wrote: >So, what you must be sure to do then, it to always keep your feet on the >pedals with some pressure. I suggest adding turnbuckles in a closed system. >You can fly this plane with no feet except for take off and landing. >Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC +++

KR> Rudder turnbuckles

2009-08-05 Thread R. Human
Uh - have to disagree - the springs, or a balance cable, will hold adequate tension on the pedals to allow you to take your feet off the pedals in flight. In calm air mine flies quite well hands and feet off. Rick Human N202RH Houston, Tx Daniel R. Heath wrote: So, what you must be sure to do t

KR> Rudder turnbuckles

2009-08-05 Thread Dan Heath
So, what you must be sure to do then, it to always keep your feet on the pedals with some pressure. I suggest adding turnbuckles in a closed system. You can fly this plane with no feet except for take off and landing. See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics  See you at the 2009

KR> Rudder turnbuckles

2009-08-05 Thread R. Human
There was a post recently about were to mount turnbuckles for the rudder cables. I don’t use turnbuckles on the rudder cables , I don’t see the need as you actually tension the cables with your legs. What I have done is make a strap of 4130 @ 3 to 4 inches long and ¾” wide (obviously sizing can be

KR> Rudder turnbuckles locations

2009-08-01 Thread Dan Heath
time for Flying has begun. Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC -Original Message- Subject: KR> Rudder turnbuckles locations What is the general consensus on the location of the turnbuckles for the rudder?

KR> Rudder turnbuckles locations

2009-07-31 Thread phillabaum...@aol.com
Hey builders. What is the general consensus on the location of the turnbuckles for the rudder? Putting them at the pedals could be hard to get to but would clean up the outside. I have a removable forward deck and header tank. Putting them at the rudder horn makes them accessible.? Although the de