 |
Matronics Email Lists Web Forum Interface to the Matronics Email Lists
|
View previous topic :: View next topic |
Author |
Message |
reinkings(at)comcast.net Guest
|
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 5:55 pm Post subject: Push/Pull Tubes Instead of Cables? |
|
|
Tried looking thru the archives (maybe I'm doing something wrong here...
) looking for input from you more experienced chaps regarding
SUBSTITUTING push/pull rods instead of stainless cables for the
ailerons. Have heard mention of same in earlier posts discussing this
but would really like to hear your thoughts and opinions. For
example, would they provide more effective control than cables (thinking
about any stretching of the cables.)
Thank you.
John Reinking
Woodinville, WA
| - The Matronics Zenith601-List Email Forum - | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Zenith601-List |
|
|
|
Back to top |
|
 |
z601(at)anemicaardvark.co Guest
|
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:49 am Post subject: Push/Pull Tubes Instead of Cables? |
|
|
On Wednesday 06 August 2008 20:55, John Reinking wrote:
Quote: | Tried looking thru the archives (maybe I'm doing something wrong here...
) looking for input from you more experienced chaps regarding
SUBSTITUTING push/pull rods instead of stainless cables for the
ailerons. Have heard mention of same in earlier posts discussing this
but would really like to hear your thoughts and opinions. For
example, would they provide more effective control than cables (thinking
about any stretching of the cables.)
|
Using tubes instead of cables is usually considered to give a smoother feel
than cables, since even the small amount of stretch is eliminated. This is
felt by some to be particularly true when the cables go around a pulley,
which induces drag.
But tubes weigh more than cables. Tubes also can't go around corners, which
cables can with a pulley or (small angles) a fairlead. If you have a corner
and a tube, something like a bell crank is needed to translate the motion.
Bell cranks also add to the weight.
As usual, it's a tradeoff. My gut feel is that there aren't enough pulleys nor
long enough cables in a 601XL/650 to make this worth the estra weight and
trouble.
=================================================
Jim B. Belcher
BS, MS Physics, math, Computer Science
A&P/IA
Instrument Rated Pilot
General Radio Telephone Certificate
=================================================
| - The Matronics Zenith601-List Email Forum - | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Zenith601-List |
|
|
|
Back to top |
|
 |
Gig Giacona
Joined: 10 Jan 2006 Posts: 1416 Location: El Dorado Arkansas USA
|
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 10:58 am Post subject: Re: Push/Pull Tubes Instead of Cables? |
|
|
The aileron cable is a fairly long and completely straight run. I'm thinking about using push rods there. Dave Nixon used them in his 601XL and he is happy with them. I'm waiting on some photos from him.
z601(at)anemicaardvark.co wrote: | On Wednesday 06 August 2008 20:55, John Reinking wrote:
Quote: | Tried looking thru the archives (maybe I'm doing something wrong here...
) looking for input from you more experienced chaps regarding
SUBSTITUTING push/pull rods instead of stainless cables for the
ailerons. Have heard mention of same in earlier posts discussing this
but would really like to hear your thoughts and opinions. For
example, would they provide more effective control than cables (thinking
about any stretching of the cables.)
|
Using tubes instead of cables is usually considered to give a smoother feel
than cables, since even the small amount of stretch is eliminated. This is
felt by some to be particularly true when the cables go around a pulley,
which induces drag.
But tubes weigh more than cables. Tubes also can't go around corners, which
cables can with a pulley or (small angles) a fairlead. If you have a corner
and a tube, something like a bell crank is needed to translate the motion.
Bell cranks also add to the weight.
As usual, it's a tradeoff. My gut feel is that there aren't enough pulleys nor
long enough cables in a 601XL/650 to make this worth the estra weight and
trouble.
=================================================
Jim B. Belcher
BS, MS Physics, math, Computer Science
A&P/IA
Instrument Rated Pilot
General Radio Telephone Certificate
================================================= |
| - The Matronics Zenith601-List Email Forum - | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Zenith601-List |
|
_________________ W.R. "Gig" Giacona
601XL Under Construction
See my progress at www.peoamerica.net/N601WR |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
lwinger
Joined: 21 Jun 2006 Posts: 229 Location: Tustin, CA
|
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 2:00 pm Post subject: Push/Pull Tubes Instead of Cables? |
|
|
Gig,
When the pictures come through, please re-post them here.
Thanks.
Larry Winger
601XL/Corvair
Fuse 50%, wings and control surfaces done
Do Not Archive
On Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 11:59 AM, Gig Giacona <wrgiacona(at)gmail.com (wrgiacona(at)gmail.com)> wrote:
[quote]--> Zenith601-List message posted by: "Gig Giacona" <wrgiacona(at)gmail.com (wrgiacona(at)gmail.com)>
The aileron cable is a fairly long and completely straight run. I'm thinking about using push rods there. Dave Nixon used them in his 601XL and he is happy with them. I'm waiting on some photos from him.
z601(at)anemicaardvark.co wrote:
Quote: | On Wednesday 06 August 2008 20:55, John Reinking wrote:
> Tried looking thru the archives (maybe I'm doing something wrong here...
> > ) looking for input from you more experienced chaps regarding
|
Quote: | > SUBSTITUTING push/pull rods instead of stainless cables for the
> ailerons. Have heard mention of same in earlier posts discussing this
> > but would really like to hear your thoughts and opinions. For
|
Quote: | > example, would they provide more effective control than cables (thinking
> about any stretching of the cables.)
>
> >
|
Quote: |
Using tubes instead of cables is usually considered to give a smoother feel
than cables, since even the small amount of stretch is eliminated. This is
felt by some to be particularly true when the cables go around a pulley,
> which induces drag.
|
Quote: |
But tubes weigh more than cables. Tubes also can't go around corners, which
cables can with a pulley or (small angles) a fairlead. If you have a corner
and a tube, something like a bell crank is needed to translate the motion.
> Bell cranks also add to the weight.
|
Quote: |
As usual, it's a tradeoff. My gut feel is that there aren't enough pulleys nor
long enough cables in a 601XL/650 to make this worth the estra weight and
> trouble.
|
Quote: | =================================================
Jim B. Belcher
BS, MS Physics, math, Computer Science
A&P/IA
Instrument Rated Pilot
> General Radio Telephone Certificate
|
Quote: | =================================================
|
--------
W.R. "Gig" Giacona
601XL Under Construction
See my progress at www.peoamerica.net/N601WR
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=197172#197172
[quote][b]
| - The Matronics Zenith601-List Email Forum - | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Zenith601-List |
|
_________________ Larry Winger
Tustin, CA
Plans building 601XL/650 with Corvair
Installing fuel system
www.mykitlog.com/lwinger |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
Gig Giacona
Joined: 10 Jan 2006 Posts: 1416 Location: El Dorado Arkansas USA
|
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 5:06 am Post subject: Re: Push/Pull Tubes Instead of Cables? |
|
|
With Dave's permission I will add them to my web site and give the list a note that they are there.
lwinger wrote: | Gig,
When the pictures come through, please re-post them here.
Thanks.
Larry Winger
601XL/Corvair
Fuse 50%, wings and control surfaces done
Do Not Archive
|
| - The Matronics Zenith601-List Email Forum - | | Use the List Feature Navigator to browse the many List utilities available such as the Email Subscriptions page, Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, Photoshare, and much more:
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Zenith601-List |
|
_________________ W.R. "Gig" Giacona
601XL Under Construction
See my progress at www.peoamerica.net/N601WR |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum You cannot attach files in this forum You can download files in this forum
|
Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group
|