sneasel - 29-8-2009 at 05:11 AM
Hello!
Ive had trouble with my beamer (3.6 Meters) the brake lines were loads shorter then the power lines so after making new knots in my handles I Went
out for a test flight today, all was good except it didnt seem to be generating enough power.. Also i think the brake lines may still be tiny bit
shorter then the powerl lines,Also there was no slack in the brake lines, how can i add some slack?
Many thanks i look forawrd to see the advice
Wind was at 15mph
Scudley - 29-8-2009 at 05:49 AM
Put in an an extension on your brake leader.
S
sneasel - 29-8-2009 at 07:39 AM
POWER LINES A FOOT LONGER THEN BRAKE LINES!
Bladerunner - 29-8-2009 at 07:43 AM
All should be equal.
Are the lines sleeved ? If so and they aren't sewn shorten the power lines.
If they are sewn sleeves then add an extension to the brakes like Scudley said.
sneasel - 29-8-2009 at 08:15 AM
es they are sleeved, I Measured the point at which the length is longer, shall i move the sleeve down to this point so they are exact, or should i
move it 1cm even further for brake line slack?
DAKITEZ - 29-8-2009 at 08:19 AM
did you try stretching your brake lines? This is more than likely why your power lines are that much longer to begin with. The powers are under alot
more tension and will stretch more than your brakes.
sneasel - 29-8-2009 at 08:46 AM
Yes,
I Stretched them good and proper, still loads longer :D
Scudley - 29-8-2009 at 09:23 AM
You need three feet of of the thinnest (1/8 or 3/16) yacht braid from your local boat supply shop. Cut the 3' line in half. Tie equal loops at one
end of each piece. Tie knots at the other ends making sure the knots are the same distance from the loops. Larks head the the extensions to the
brake leaders. Larks head your brake lines to the extensions.
S
sneasel - 29-8-2009 at 09:30 AM
No..
It has a sleeve so i just untied the knots and pulled the sleeve down retied the knots and ka blam! done it :P
BeamerBob - 29-8-2009 at 10:47 AM
So where are you going on your expedition since you got your lines sorted?
sneasel - 29-8-2009 at 12:18 PM
Hopefully catch a nice gust, and land in the middle of south africa during peak season