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Yes, P-51 Flaps are huge and generate lots of drag/load. the flap servos and linkages are located near the root of the wing and will be hidden under the fuse. The elevator linkages will be hidden in the fuse as well. Elev is split and controlled by two separate push rods/servos. I'll need hardened steel wire for the linkage bends for both flaps and elev to prevent any springiness. Rudder servo is ,mounted aft of the tail wheel in the rear of the fuse. It will pull-pull the tail wheel and rudder.