"Ernest Christley" wrote in message
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Tim Ward wrote:
"BD5ER" wrote in message
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Asking a question and taking this thread off on a tangent:

Been thinking about using some Spectra for rudder cables. Other than
the
obvious poor heat tolerance, which shouldn't be a factor in my case for

rudder

cables, what other problems, ecpected or unexpected, might I encounter
if

I

were to experiment in this manner? Abrasion, stretch, creep, and

attachment

methods have already been considered.

Anyone already using Spectra for control cables?


Yes. The Sparrowhawk ultralight sailplane.
http://www.windward-performance.com/

Tim Ward



What is Spectra, and what advantage does it have over steel cable?

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It's ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE).
For a given diameter, it's stronger than steel, and much, much lighter.

Tim Ward