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  1. facthunter
    When you stall , you FALL. There's nothing holding them up otherwise. For the WING to do it's THING you Must get a reaction to the air passing over the wing sufficient to keep you up there even when pull extra "G" if that's what you are about. Nev
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    Don't be %@#!$@ ridiculous. Don't stifle Discussion Here. FAA is Not GOD in ALL things. They didn't pick up crook Boeings.. We've given you sound reasons and you've had your say. Your Sarcasm is not needed. Not ALL crimps are good. We CAN spend the extra time to get a better job IF we feel like it.. There's nothing worse than a "hot "Join in an electrical circuit How much electrical circuitry have you wired BTW.? Have you seen Verdigris? Nev
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    You just KNOW. (someone will bring that up). What the Canard? Nev
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    Stall speed and wing load AUW and a few other things might get in the Way. Nev
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    Maybe in Libya.? Nev
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    Stranded Copper wire where Moisture gets near it will turn green Called verdigris That would be just great at the crimp. Nev
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    Do you assume no one will comment on it being a canard? Nev
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    You are free to do what you think is best. The solder doesn't have to run up the wire if you do it properly. Any crimp backs off a bit from where you crimped it to. Same as if you want to go to a Right angle you have to go a bit past it and it will spring back a bit.. If you straighten a bar you have to go a bit past straight to get it there.. Nev
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    When an aeroplanes claimed main safety feature requires a pitch control be stalled to be activated, I don't buy it. Nev
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    When you do an intended stall you are ready for it. The stalls that Kill you, you are not ready for.. Nev
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    Showing off a bit. At least you get to see how quickly SOME planes enter a spin. As you well know ALL planes are different and where the C of G is also makes a lot of difference. Unloading a wing will instantly (almost) unstall it. Under one G with fairly quick forward stick. as distinct from the Normal reaction as the nose drops, which is "instinctive" back stick. Nev
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    You have to stop the Horizon going with you. Nev
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    I never use Liquid Fluxes (Zinc chloride) with Wire joins . Use resin cored or electric use resin paste fluxes. Any time you uses Bakers or zinc chloride wash the finished job with water and detergent and treat it to prevent corrosion. It s hard to" tin" steel. unless it's tin, zinc or copper plated first. Nev
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    Heat shrinking a short length of cover stops that, Crimping springs back a little after you clamp it. Like a Cold rivet.. Nev
  15. facthunter
    I've seen crimps that pull out relatively easily and you can easily get resistance in the Join, which will result in HEAT and Lower voltage when the current is high. Nev
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    A380

    facthunter replied to BrendAn's topic in Remote Control

    He/she certainly looked formidable. Nev
  17. facthunter
    I DID say Proper. Where the solder ends can make a point where flexing happens and copper work Hardens with time and anywhere it flex's. Crimps can corrode. Solder in sheer is strong. ie in a good fitting sheath. Use resin fluxes and tin the Join fully. It's a lot slower than Crimping and requires a bit of skill..Nev
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    A380

    facthunter replied to BrendAn's topic in Remote Control

    Arnty Jack Broke your bloody arms off.. Nev
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    That's an opinion. Proper soldering makes a better connection. Nev
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    A380

    facthunter replied to BrendAn's topic in Remote Control

    I very much doubt that's on the cards, having gone to the trouble he has. I built a rather Large Biplane for an oversized motor I designed and Built originally for a Boat and it nearly Pulled my arms off.. Flew about 20 hours on the motor. Nev
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    A380

    facthunter replied to BrendAn's topic in Remote Control

    It will probably have braking problems by the Looks of it. Nev
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    You'll lose your car licence doing that. Nev
  23. facthunter
    Control system failures would be the thing to avoid. Redundancy in the Pitch axis is Necessary. Attention to throttle linkage and flap asymmetry' You need built in inspection panels. Structural inadequacies will show up as the Plane ages at stress and corrosion points. Bad build or design will concentrate stress at specific places. Every rivet is there for a reason. One not done right will put extra load on others Nev
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    Even though I'm woodwork trained A wooden plane wouldn't be my first choice, Fabric covered steel tube OK watch for just in older examples.. Al sheet ok Particularly the RV as the holes are so accurate you don't need Jigs. IF you build something YOU know how well it's done and if you have doubts, check with experts before Proceeding.. Nev
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    Lots of builders essentially cease flying when they are building due to Time and Money issues. An owner built Plane is More of an unknown that a certified one is and generally harder to fly. Small planes are more touchy than Larger and heavier ones are. Nev
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