Re: [RCSE] Bird of Time spoilers

2001-02-23 Thread Andrew E. Mileski
tony estep wrote: JR 241s have enough torque for this application, according to Blaine Beron-Rawdon's linkage-design spreadsheet. They fit a lot easier in a thin wing than do the 341s. Kevlar cord doesn't stretch and can be glued inside a Sullivan cable-end fitting to provide adjustment

Re: [RCSE] Bird of Time spoilers

2001-02-23 Thread tony estep
Andrew is right. You can't close the spoilers by pushing on a string. I close my spoilers with magnets (available at Radio Shack). The whole setup is somewhat heavy and old-fashioned but very easy to build and absolutely foolproof to adjust. The spoilers close exactly right every time with a

[RCSE] Bird of Time Spoilers?

1999-11-07 Thread Rob Skiba
Anyone have any info on building spoilers into the BOT wings? Also, any web sites or information in "improving" this kit during the building stages to enhance strength, durability, and overall operformance would be greatly appreciated! TIA, Rob Omaha, Nebraska RCSE-List facilities provided by