Slow Stick Wing reinforcement braces

aeropenguin · Mar 02, 2004, 10:58 PM

Hello folks!
I saw that many of you were having problems replacing the alluminum dihedral brace for the LE and TE of the GWS Slow Stick, some of you avoiding it entirely, so having made a set for myself and having left-over tubing, I cut up some more to sell for a few bucks. Remember, this is a must modification if you don't want your wings to fold! Most people make theirs out of brass, I make them from stainless steel, which is a lot harder to find, more expensive, and a a ton stronger! Stainless has twice the Module of Elasticity over Brass and has a Tensile strength 5/3 that of brass. Despite this, Stainless even weighs slightly less! You can read more about my braces here.

So once the folks I sent them out to get them I'd like to hear what you guys think!

Thanks!
-Michael

sargentw · Mar 17, 2004, 06:47 PM

I got two sets for my two wings. I tried.... so don't expect any discounts from this innovative supplier. However, I wish I had these when I first assembled my GWS Slow Stik wings. If you have a brushless stick; just do it!

Sure you could find tubing and do it yourself, but the real trick is bending the right curve without crimping the tube and reducing the strength.

I've posted pictures after surgery with the extra set on top of the re-taped wing.

sargentw · Mar 17, 2004, 06:48 PM

Here is the Stik hang'n in the hangar with the other wing

Note the EPS-350C - C (5.33:1) Power System from w.balsapr.com using a EP1047 prop. The end of stick/mount is bent 3 degrees down and to the right and develops 470g of thrust. Wow!!!

mike123 · Mar 17, 2004, 07:51 PM

i cant seem to find that size brass anywhere around here....none of the lumber yards or hardware store have 5/16 brass.....any ideas anyone?

PhotoFlyer · Mar 17, 2004, 07:59 PM

I have already folded my aluminum and brass braces. I got the stainless steel ones today and put them on. I just got back from flying and they work great no problems at all. My slow stick is at 22oz AUW and I was doing power dives with nothing wrong.

dawnron1 · Mar 17, 2004, 08:47 PM

I got my set of braces from Aeropenguin about two weeks ago and also went with a brushless setup on my SS just last week. The braces work great with no appreciable increase in the weight. Thanks Michael!!

Ronnie

bigbike44 · Mar 19, 2004, 03:24 PM

Put mine on my brushless SS with CF rods. Can we say stiff. I like it. No more flutter.

Thanks
Steve

aeropenguin · Mar 19, 2004, 05:31 PM

Thanks for the replies guys. I'm glad that they're working out for ya and are holding up to brushless dives, and other tests. I do lots of power dives and everything and have never experienced flutter in any situation. I do my best...
Mike123, I sell them in brass too, check out the site(click on the "www" button under this post)... they're a few bucks cheaper. But the stainless ones are a lot stronger...

Thanks! And most importantly, Spread The Word!
-Michael

jimsp · Mar 19, 2004, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mike123
i cant seem to find that size brass anywhere around here....none of the lumber yards or hardware store have 5/16 brass.....any ideas anyone?

Your LHS will have them.

aeropenguin · Mar 19, 2004, 08:19 PM

I haven't heard of any that do, mine doesn't... neither does Home Depot or Orchard Supply Harware (OSH), but it might be worth checking.
If you do make it yourself I can help out if you've got questions...
-Michael

mike123 · Mar 19, 2004, 08:59 PM

Michael....i sent you a paypal...thanks again
mike

aeropenguin · Mar 21, 2004, 05:30 PM

I am putting one up on ebay for an honest evaluation of exactly how much you guys are willing to pay for this. If it sells for $3, then so be it, but just a test to see what'll happen. I can email the people who didn't win and offer the standard $10 that I am offering you guys.
Thanks!
-Michael

mike123 · Mar 26, 2004, 03:22 PM

just got my SS braces today....they look great....cant wait to put them on,thanks Michael

seerspaz · Mar 27, 2004, 06:45 PM

Got my braces in the mail and am now putting together my first SS (one of many I am sure) and they are definetly better than the stock aluminum ones.

Thanks Aeropenguin! You should sell many more of these!

Spaz

ronpiano · Mar 27, 2004, 09:05 PM

A well equiped hardware or hobby shop should have a K&S display of various metal tubes, rods, angles etc. The size I use is round brass tube 5/32" , stock # 128. CF rods .125" fit perfectly.

I'm sure the stainless steel are stronger. I might try them if the brass tubes give out

Mar 02, 2004, 10:58 PM	#1
aeropenguin Who Says Penguins Can't Fly? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 2,701	Slow Stick Wing reinforcement braces Hello folks! I saw that many of you were having problems replacing the alluminum dihedral brace for the LE and TE of the GWS Slow Stick, some of you avoiding it entirely, so having made a set for myself and having left-over tubing, I cut up some more to sell for a few bucks. Remember, this is a must modification if you don't want your wings to fold! Most people make theirs out of brass, I make them from stainless steel, which is a lot harder to find, more expensive, and a a ton stronger! Stainless has twice the Module of Elasticity over Brass and has a Tensile strength 5/3 that of brass. Despite this, Stainless even weighs slightly less! You can read more about my braces here. So once the folks I sent them out to get them I'd like to hear what you guys think! Thanks! -Michael Last edited by aeropenguin; Mar 29, 2004 at 10:44 PM.

Mar 17, 2004, 06:47 PM	#2
sargentw "SARGE" Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fairfax Station, (Northern) Virginia Posts: 3,143	I got two sets for my two wings. I tried.... so don't expect any discounts from this innovative supplier. However, I wish I had these when I first assembled my GWS Slow Stik wings. If you have a brushless stick; just do it! Sure you could find tubing and do it yourself, but the real trick is bending the right curve without crimping the tube and reducing the strength. I've posted pictures after surgery with the extra set on top of the re-taped wing. Attached Thumbnails 90.4 KB · Views: 2414 Last edited by sargentw; Mar 17, 2004 at 08:38 PM.

Mar 17, 2004, 06:48 PM	#3
sargentw "SARGE" Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fairfax Station, (Northern) Virginia Posts: 3,143	Here is the Stik hang'n in the hangar with the other wing Note the EPS-350C - C (5.33:1) Power System from w.balsapr.com using a EP1047 prop. The end of stick/mount is bent 3 degrees down and to the right and develops 470g of thrust. Wow!!! Attached Thumbnails 74.9 KB · Views: 2649 Last edited by sargentw; Mar 17, 2004 at 08:35 PM.

Mar 27, 2004, 09:05 PM	#15
ronpiano Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Long Island Macarthur, New York, United States Posts: 45	brass tubing A well equiped hardware or hobby shop should have a K&S display of various metal tubes, rods, angles etc. The size I use is round brass tube 5/32" , stock # 128. CF rods .125" fit perfectly. I'm sure the stainless steel are stronger. I might try them if the brass tubes give out

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Mar 17, 2004, 07:59 PM	#5
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dawnron1 "Have Glue - Will Travel" Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas Posts: 2,426	I got my set of braces from Aeropenguin about two weeks ago and also went with a brushless setup on my SS just last week. The braces work great with no appreciable increase in the weight. Thanks Michael!! Ronnie

Mar 19, 2004, 03:24 PM	#7
bigbike44 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Clearwater / St Pete Florida, United States Posts: 79	Put mine on my brushless SS with CF rods. Can we say stiff. I like it. No more flutter. Thanks Steve

Mar 19, 2004, 05:31 PM	#8
aeropenguin Who Says Penguins Can't Fly? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 2,701	Thanks for the replies guys. I'm glad that they're working out for ya and are holding up to brushless dives, and other tests. I do lots of power dives and everything and have never experienced flutter in any situation. I do my best... Mike123, I sell them in brass too, check out the site(click on the "www" button under this post)... they're a few bucks cheaper. But the stainless ones are a lot stronger... Thanks! And most importantly, Spread The Word! -Michael

Mar 19, 2004, 08:19 PM	#10
aeropenguin Who Says Penguins Can't Fly? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 2,701	I haven't heard of any that do, mine doesn't... neither does Home Depot or Orchard Supply Harware (OSH), but it might be worth checking. If you do make it yourself I can help out if you've got questions... -Michael

Mar 19, 2004, 08:59 PM	#11
mike123 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 63	Michael....i sent you a paypal...thanks again mike

Mar 21, 2004, 05:30 PM	#12
aeropenguin Who Says Penguins Can't Fly? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 2,701	I am putting one up on ebay for an honest evaluation of exactly how much you guys are willing to pay for this. If it sells for $3, then so be it, but just a test to see what'll happen. I can email the people who didn't win and offer the standard $10 that I am offering you guys. Thanks! -Michael

Mar 26, 2004, 03:22 PM	#13
mike123 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 63	just got my SS braces today....they look great....cant wait to put them on,thanks Michael

Mar 27, 2004, 06:45 PM	#14
seerspaz Fly Smooooooooth Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mountains of Utah Posts: 734	Got my braces in the mail and am now putting together my first SS (one of many I am sure) and they are definetly better than the stock aluminum ones. Thanks Aeropenguin! You should sell many more of these! Spaz