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Title: Multiplex wing locks
Post by: billscottni on January 28, 2021, 16:13:22 PM

Anybody much experience of Multiplex winglocks? Thinking of using them on a project

Title: Re: Multiplex wing locks
Post by: Kevin O'Donoghue on January 28, 2021, 20:26:35 PM

Still stuck on elastic bands or tape Bill! It always struck me that you could crease the wing root with the wedge that they use to pop the lock. Maybe I'm wrong tho.

Title: Re: Multiplex wing locks
Post by: rogallo on January 29, 2021, 08:22:18 AM

I have them on many mpx models. They work well and are a good energy release mechanism on a less than prefect landing!!!
They come with several different size units depending on the lenght of the wing panel, longer wing more force required to release.
Releasing is usually obtained by a swift tap on the LE as far out as possible while holding the fuse close to the body.

What are you going to use it with?

R

Title: Re: Multiplex wing locks
Post by: billscottni on January 29, 2021, 10:57:00 AM

was thinking of using them on the Kostez.

Title: Re: Multiplex wing locks
Post by: rogallo on January 29, 2021, 18:02:11 PM

They are perfect for that.

Just saying!

Ralph

Title: Re: Multiplex wing locks
Post by: billscottni on January 30, 2021, 12:52:09 PM

Lucky I bought some then ;)