SIMPLE  PENDULUM 

 

 

 

A pendulum suspension device is make up with a holding bar, fixed on the kite line, with a pendulum rod, and eventually with accessories for improving its damping.
The simple pendulum is easy to built, and efficient in all conditions. I have observed that its length doesn't have the importance it was given in the years 1970-1980.
Much more important is the damping device which is joined: a plastic pipe under the holding bar, Michael Haugrund's device,or other.
 When using a plastic pipe,depending on the kind of plastic and on length of the pipe, the pendulum is more or less damped.
 
 
 
FOR THE FABRICATION OF THE PENDULUM:
 
aluminum tube 500mm long:
Ø6x0,5mm until 1kg load
Ø7x0.5mm  until 1.5kg load
Ø6x1mm until 2kg load
  FOR THE FABRICATION OF THE HOLDING  BAR :

Holding bar with anchor

model "sparrow"

model "goldcrest"

model "Filalu"

For any payload,
heavy duty

a nice design

simple and efficient

 simple and efficient