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May 16th 12, 05:09 PM
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Rudder Cable Systems Used in Modern Sailplanes
On May 16, 2:10*am, GC wrote:
Also, with great respect to Bob K and his experience, I'm not convinced airflow will sufficiently straighten a rudder with a broken cable. *Even in the best case there will be residual deflection where the airflow balances the other spring. *This could be quite large. Isn't that something that can be easily (and safely) verified? In many gliders, rudder cables are accessible in the cockpit. Take a high tow, grab one cable and pull it. This simulates broken spring or broken cable on one side. If the glider becomes uncontrollable, just release the cable. Bart 
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