HI guys and gals...got a ? for those who have
used tungsten for elevator weight.I am replacing the hinges on my 320 and
noticed my elv .is no longer balenced as it was before first flight,
counterweight arm is 1/8" high.was thinking of drilling out some lead and
replacing with tungsten,how much heavyer is tungsten and were can I buy
some.
Thanks a ton
Gene Martin
Lead - cast; specific gravity:
11.35; 708 lbs/cubic foot
Lead - rolled; specific gravity: 11.39;
711 lbs/cf
Tungsten; specific gravity:
19.62; 1,224 lbs/cf
Those cake donuts (sinkers) we eat for breakfast feel like
either one.
Gary Edwards
LNC2 N21SN