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Rudder Cables, Fairleads, Pulleys, Nylaflow Tubing?

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wsimpso1

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I have about a 4 degree direction change between the pedals and the pulleys further aft. Question is - Do I use a nylon fairlead, an aircraft pulley, or rout the cable through nylaflow tubing and attach it to the fuselage along the way? What would you use, and why? What are the pros and cons of each?

I was able to find one thread, but it quickly drifted into how to solder terminations on cable... Please assume I will use 1/8" galvanized 7x19 cable, thimbles and nicopress sleeves, and turnbuckles. Let's get into pulleys, fairleads, and tubing for making a 4 degree direction change!

Thanks in advance for the help!

Billski
 
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