> I have the "cranked" control stick, which is 3 pieces of aluminum welded
together at an >angles to produce a zigzag. I don't remember seeing
anything like this on other Europas, >unless it was well disguised. Is the
short end the bottom or the long end? How can it be >dressed up to look
better in the finished airplane?
Good point Brian
I was so disappointed with the appearance of the cranked stick that I threw
it away and went back to the 'old' straight stick. I think the cranked
stick looks an abortion!!
Lloyd Owens
-----Original Message-----
From: Brian Rauchfuss - PCD <brauchfu@pcocd2.intel.com>
Date: 26 October 1999 19:46
Subject: Re: rod ends (was push-tubes)
>
>
>> I had the same problem with mine (3 years ago) and called the company in
GB.
>> (By then you could still ask for Ivan for technical advice).
>> Anyway, I was told that some of the bearings are too tight. They should -
as
>> Graham mentions - allow the housing to drop by its own weight. If they
don't
>> you
>> either need new ones or try the following:
>
>They are getting looser as I play with them, but I have not tried using the
>drill idea yet. Should I grease them?
>
>Also, what kind of control stick do other kits have? I have the "cranked"
>control stick, which is 3 pieces of aluminum welded together at an angles
>to produce a zigzag. I don't remember seeing anything like this on other
>Europas, unless it was well disguised. Is the short end the bottom or the
>long end? How can it be dressed up to look better in the finished
airplane?
>
>Brian
>
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