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- From: rexm@hpsad.sad.hp.com (Rex Musgrave)
- Date: Fri, 24 Jul 1992 20:03:28 GMT
- Subject: Rubber power
- Message-ID: <3140024@hpsad.sad.hp.com>
- Organization: HP Signal Analysis Division - Rohnert Park, CA
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- I have built a rubber powered plane for my son (age 7). It was an
- interesting building experience. We built the Flyline Models Monocoupe.
- I thought he could help with the building but it turns out that this
- stick and tissue design is the most difficult building experience that
- I have encountered so far. I did get some 7 year old help in coating the
- tissue with dope and we have an airworthy ship. She flies or rather goes
- through a powered glide. She is pretty stout having endured several
- bumpy landings.
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- My question is about rubber power. The plans say use a loop of 1/4 inch
- rubber and that's about all. What do you all know about rubber power?
- What about rubber types? How many turns can you wind up on it? Should
- we consider lubrication of the rubber? What other questions should I
- ask?
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- Thank in advance for any help you can give us.
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