Wedekind Safety Sleeves
			 
			 
			
		
		
		
		
In my opinion Wedekind sleeves are more prone to mounting errors due 
to their ease of use. After connecting the L'Hoteliers and snapping 
back the Wedekind sleeves it is important to carefully check whether 
the sleeve aktually covers the securing plate and then pull at the 
fitting in opening direction. This is the only way to ensure a safe 
connection! 
 
Last year we had a serious accident at our club after the L'Hotelier 
of the left aileron had disconnected. Ironically it was the Wedekind 
sleeve of the disconnected aileron which caused it to jam, therefore 
also blocking the connected aileron. 
 
Generally L'Hoteliers are far from full proof an require carefull 
handling. Wedekind sleeves are surely the easiest to use. I think the 
LS-Sleeves which are screwed all the way over the connection are 
probably the safest because they do no only stop the securing plate 
from opening but secure the whole connection. 
 
 
		
	
		
		
		
		
		
	
		 
		
	
	
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