Whats a more effective tail mod?
04-15-2005, 01:21 AM
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Whats a more effective tail mod?
I'm getting tired of the Firebird Commanders slow turning response so I was thinking about modding the v-tail. Would it be wiser to add on to the control surface by adding something to make the surface taller, or to extend the cut in the surface to make it wider?
04-17-2005, 08:55 PM
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RE: Whats a more effective tail mod?
I've seen bits of sheet balsa taped to the surfaces to make them larger.
The primary purpose, and the end result, is pretty much the same on a plane like this: Increase the control surface area to increase control authority.
Have you taken advantage of all the features of the plane? Are you running in "Advanced" mode, and have you moved the control wires to the closest holes on the control horns?
The primary purpose, and the end result, is pretty much the same on a plane like this: Increase the control surface area to increase control authority.
Have you taken advantage of all the features of the plane? Are you running in "Advanced" mode, and have you moved the control wires to the closest holes on the control horns?
04-17-2005, 10:30 PM
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RE: Whats a more effective tail mod?
heres a mod that will make it scream.
either make your own tail, or get one for the aerobird. the flaps on the aerobird are both longer and wider, but most important, they flex Both ways. (the commander the flaps Only go up, if memory serves) having one flap go up and the other go down will increase the turn a lot, even if the flaps arent any bigger.
either make your own tail, or get one for the aerobird. the flaps on the aerobird are both longer and wider, but most important, they flex Both ways. (the commander the flaps Only go up, if memory serves) having one flap go up and the other go down will increase the turn a lot, even if the flaps arent any bigger.
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RE: Whats a more effective tail mod?
Have a look at this : http://www.joehall.btinternet.co.uk/XtremeTailmod2.jpg
May work on the Commander !!!!!!
I did not create this I downloaded it from hobbyzone but it is no longer there !!!
so I have put it on my web site so you can get it !!!
I may change mine to a rudder and elevator to see what happens
May work on the Commander !!!!!!
I did not create this I downloaded it from hobbyzone but it is no longer there !!!
so I have put it on my web site so you can get it !!!
I may change mine to a rudder and elevator to see what happens
