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Stretching the Limits
A lot of tail-dragger models use a pull-pull spring system between the rudder control horns and the steering tiller. The springs may break or fall off and cause the aircraft to handle poorly on the ground. Here's a foolproof spring replacement: install 2-56 ball links on the tiller and rudder horns, and between them, secure a short length of millinery elastic (available at any fabric store). Stretch the elastic a bit so that it is...
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