Ok I see there were plenty replies after I wrote this but anyhow...
The name is Martin Hepperle.... he has a nice article about drag and linkage
http://www.mh-aerotools.de/
Direct link http://www.mh-aerotools.de/airfoils/linkage.htm
It might seem small but with the small differences in todays models the drag
is very important.
Might not be that important to a slow TD model. But for F3B/F on top
level....
The linkage on the Superior/Brio is not super. There are solutions that are
much better but most of them with more drag. But it is hidden and gives and
drag advantage when flying fast (and also zoom). It is offcourse up to each
customer to build a better linkage. Personally I change out the flap horns
to more secure ones in 2mm carbon (because I land VERY hard). It comes down
to that Samba wants a ready solution that works and with small drag.
Customer just screws the horn in the correct angle and all is set to go (or
atleast the customer will ahcive the 90 degree flap etc. without reinventing
the wheel).
Hilsen (Regards) Jojo
www.grini.no
Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2005 18:24:15 -0700
From: "D Hauch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: top or bottom driven ?
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
hi all,
I've been asked this a few times, and I give my opinion,
but i want to see what you guys have to say.
What gets better mechanical advantage, top or bottom
driven linkage, and how much does the drag of bottom driven
really effect things, if any ?
My vote goes towards bottom driven.
I can always get the throws I want, easy to set up and adjust,
and gives a solid control surface.
Dave Hauch
www.git-r-built.com
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