Hi Shaun,
Graham's design has a rubber cord that pulls the cables out of the way
in the case of a cable breakage between the pulley assembly and the
rudder.
I haven't assembled mine yet so I can comment on how good this part of
the design looks.
Paul
----- Original Message -----
From: Shaun Simpkins
Cc: europa@avnet.co.uk
Subject: Re: Routing rudder cables
Question: Are there any problems with say - jamming the wheel causing
rudder control jamming - with this mod?
SS
----- Original Message -----
From: Klaus Dietrich
Cc: europa@avnet.co.uk
Subject: Re: Routing rudder cables
Hi Steve,
Graham's mod is a far better link of the rudder and wheel then
foreseen by Europa. Graham uses a push rod for the rudder (as per the
Mk1 design) which goes from a pivoting segment piece fixed on the rear
bulkhead and also links the cables for the wheel directly from this
segment piece inside the fuselage (instead of outside as per Europa).
This is a far better arrangement then fixing the cables left and right
of the rudder. With Graham's mod you will also conceal the springs in
the fuselage and hence have a cleaner and more aerodynamic arrangement.
As far as I have seen at different air shows here in Europe
(Cranfield, Epinal etc) a great number of flying Europas have fitted
this mod and are all very pleased. Graham's parts are of excellent
quality and workmanship, are easy to install with excellent
instructions/drawings & fotos.
Although I believe the original Europa kit is (almost) perfect in
it's design, I would definitely consider this mod as a great improvement
in design, look and aerodynamics! Have fitted mine now since two years
and over 200h; works perfectly.
I'm sure Graham can send you more info and maybe also some pictures.
happy building...
Klaus (132, Vienna)
Steve Hagar wrote:
What is Graham's tail wheel mod and why is it worth considering?
Fill me
in guys.
Thanks
If any one is going to the Copperstate fly in look me up. I'm
about 7 miles
from the airfield.
Steve Hagar
A143
Mesa, AZ
> [Original Message]
> From: Paul McAllister <pma@obtero.net>
> Date: 9/24/00 4:23:54 PM
> Subject: Routing rudder cables
>
> Hi all,
>
> I am about to thread up my rudder cables and I was wondering if
anyone has
> some words of wisdom to offer. The one question I do have is
about cable
> tensioners. I intend to use turnbuckles and I am trying to make
up my
mind
> where in the cable run should I put these to get the easiest
accessibility.
>
> By the way, I am using Graham Singleton's tail wheel mod, which
seems to
be
> a well thought out modification. If any of you XS folk out
there haven't
> got this far yet then this mod is well worth considering.
>
>
>
> Regards, Paul (363 XS)
>
>
>
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