Engine/servos for 60 size GP Stic
04-27-2011, 12:49 PM
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Engine/servos for 60 size GP Stic
I want to build a 60 size GP Stic arf using my existing .61 HB engine and Futaba 3004 servos. The engine runs great.
Will the HB .61 give me descent performance on this plane? And do the 3004 servos have enough thrust for this plane? I know the specifications say 5 standard servos; but it is hard for me to not believe that at least the rudder and elevator need a higher thrust servo.
This will be my first 60 size plane.
Thank you for your comments.
Todd
Will the HB .61 give me descent performance on this plane? And do the 3004 servos have enough thrust for this plane? I know the specifications say 5 standard servos; but it is hard for me to not believe that at least the rudder and elevator need a higher thrust servo.
This will be my first 60 size plane.
Thank you for your comments.
Todd
04-27-2011, 01:31 PM
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RE: Engine/servos for 60 size GP Stic
Quite often the need for high torque servos is overstated around here.
However it is not a bad idea to use a slightly higher torque servos for the rudder.
It has a bigger surface area and if you demand more deflection there may be quite a bit of torque on the servo.
Otherwise you'll be fine with the ailerons and elevator.
You may also want to prop that engine for thrust versus speed.
The Stik can fly VERY slowly, so you may want to opt for more thrust for verticals and 3D ( yes you CAN hover a Stik... ).
However it is not a bad idea to use a slightly higher torque servos for the rudder.
It has a bigger surface area and if you demand more deflection there may be quite a bit of torque on the servo.
Otherwise you'll be fine with the ailerons and elevator.
You may also want to prop that engine for thrust versus speed.
The Stik can fly VERY slowly, so you may want to opt for more thrust for verticals and 3D ( yes you CAN hover a Stik... ).
04-27-2011, 01:34 PM
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RE: Engine/servos for 60 size GP Stic
Quite often the need for high torque servos is overstated around here.
However it is not a bad idea to use a slightly higher torque servos for the rudder.
It has a bigger surface area and if you demand more deflection there may be quite a bit of torque on the servo.
Otherwise you'll be fine with the ailerons and elevator.
You may also want to prop that engine for thrust versus speed.
The Stik can fly VERY slowly, so you may want to opt for more thrust for verticals and 3D ( yes you CAN hover a Stik... ).
However it is not a bad idea to use a slightly higher torque servos for the rudder.
It has a bigger surface area and if you demand more deflection there may be quite a bit of torque on the servo.
Otherwise you'll be fine with the ailerons and elevator.
You may also want to prop that engine for thrust versus speed.
The Stik can fly VERY slowly, so you may want to opt for more thrust for verticals and 3D ( yes you CAN hover a Stik... ).
