I have always uses stainless cable and have the custom ends swagged at Aircraft Spruce. The other end I use the nicopress with the cheap homebuilder tool from ACS. The one you use a 1/2 wrench to

Mine are galvanised also. Rich T. On 04/02/2023 22:05, Tim wrote:

Thanks Jay! Joanne brings so much to the table! I am just glad to “bask in her glory”! The temps yesterday were in the 60’s and wind was calm to 5 knots! That’s why so many planes and

Here is how I hookup my rudder cables with a access panel in bottom of tailcone for access when tailcone is connected to main fuselage. Cables are routed around access panel with pulleys so I can get

Nice flight report and pics! Did anyone ever tell you two that you make a cute couple? 😉 Cheers, Jay

Joanne and I flew to Stearman Field today in our TriQ 200 that I built! We met Dr Mike Shuck there who has done extensive work with airfoils for the Q200’s! Stearman was jumping! Only room at the

You’ll need special crimpers and hardware for stainless, probably not worth it. Troy Z

Just thin about the attributes of Galvanized cable. Why, do we suppose, it is so popular? Price? Sure. Durability? Sure. I think the “self healing” properties of the zinc is a plus. Phil

The plans show 3/32" cable

I wouldn't make any quick disconnects here which can be prone to failure.. Especially since you have such an electrically dependent aircraft. Just leave yourself a little extra loop of wire so when

Very true Jay! Tim,, since in ancient history I was at Lear, Beech, and Falcon performing this very type of work, be assured you are in good company with your moo smells. :-) The added weight is

Hello Brian: we’re just wrenching on a Piper PA28R-200 in a frigid hangar and a big heater. It would be lovely to get a visit by some Quickie aircraft. I leave for California on Tuesday. Phil

Hey Phil. I’m up in Columbus near CMH. What do you have planned? Brian

I’m not sure of the pros and cons, I’ve not used stainless as, I believe, it is brittle and breaks sooner at joins. At least that is based on what we do here with glider/sailplane rudder cable,

That smell can vary depending on whether you are farmer or a cobbler. Jay

Anybody nearby? I’m playing with an airplane at CYO Pickaway airport for a few days. Phil Lankford

Robert-------------  On mine I have the battery in the back also, so I have  a couple bolts going through bulkhead on the fuselage.  From these the battery cables run to the engine and on the back

And I assume 7x19 wire? -- Robert "TheFrisco" Schmid (408) 805-5450 www.facebook.com/TheFlyingFriscos www.theflyingfriscos.com Love building planes almost as much as flying. Latest completed build is

Use a battery tender. They have a cool plug you can leave laying in the tail then just plug in pulling the seat forward to access. That’s my suggestion. Martin

Yes Martin