PS:  Back when we were building LNC2s each rudder cable tube made two 90 degree turns to get around the nose gear tunnel.  "Stiffness"  is quite an over statement.

Larry,

 

Huh?

 

Some of us ignored a bad design and straightened out the runs so that it came forward high on the sidewalls in the elevator tunnel, crossed at the seat back and exited at the nose wheel well.  No bends, no friction, no lube........

 

I thought the guys with stiff rudders had an advantage - no need for rudder trim since it stayed where it was put. Oh well....