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ORIGINAL: Xairflyer

My elevator mod, went with one servo in the tailplane like I done with the bobcat.

Very simple to do if using a moulded servo cover. I used a spare one from a Boomerang Elan.

I just cut away the film, glued in four wooden blocks in the corners and screwed down the servo cover, job done very simple.
I fitted it to the bottom of the tailplane so I wanted as much burn proof as possible so made up two alum horns, metal ball link and 3mm rod. Then covered the complete bottom of the tailplane with alum tape.

After I had the job done, I thought I could have also fitted it to the top of the tailplane, with the moulded servo cover it would have looked ok, as my idea initially was to take it out of view.
On the top would have made fitting the alum tape to the bottom easier. Will do that on the next one.

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ORIGINAL: Torqued-Up

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ORIGINAL: Xairflyer

My elevator mod, went with one servo in the tailplane like I done with the bobcat.

Very simple to do if using a moulded servo cover. I used a spare one from a Boomerang Elan.

I just cut away the film, glued in four wooden blocks in the corners and screwed down the servo cover, job done very simple.
I fitted it to the bottom of the tailplane so I wanted as much burn proof as possible so made up two alum horns, metal ball link and 3mm rod. Then covered the complete bottom of the tailplane with alum tape.

After I had the job done, I thought I could have also fitted it to the top of the tailplane, with the moulded servo cover it would have looked ok, as my idea initially was to take it out of view.
On the top would have made fitting the alum tape to the bottom easier. Will do that on the next one.

Many people go way over the top when it comes to servos. Also the main problem with plastic geared servos and stripping gears etc is offten vibration. On a jet there is no vibration.

Nice setup and very tight linkage. But using a DS821?

Something I have noticed in the 171 pages of this thread is that many folks choose to use standard, plastic gear servos in critical areas on these airplanes. I know there must be some logic behind this but I'll be darned if I understand it. I will only use metal or titanium gear servos in everything from park fliers to 40% airplanes. I've seen plastic gear servos destroy themselves in far slower aircraft than a turbine Falcon. Can someone explain why they would put a $4,000+ airplane at risk for a $20 servo?

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ORIGINAL: Modellbau USA

Guys Tornado V3 conversion packages are available for sale for your Falcon 120.  The conversion Packages include a set of wings that are fully sheeted with servo's mounted internally, full carbon fiber reinforcing top and bottom, double ply cross bracing and hard wood landing gear mounts, Composite Booms with Carbon fiber reinforcing servo's mounted intenrally and a Stabilzer that is fully sheeted with carbon fiber reinforcing internally.  This conversion allows you to use any of the new 23lb thrust turbines which will push your Falcon 120 to over 200mph and the new wing design will allow you to slow down to 18 mph.  

We are also selling composite fuel tanks and Cockpit kits which include new canopy and cockpit tub with dash and seat. as well as retracts struts wheels brakes package for your Falcon 120

Colors availble are 

Red Navy Trainer scheme 
Tonrado V3 Yellow Sport Scheme 
No Paint or Covering

for more info you can email or call me henry@modellbauusa.com or 954-224-1700.  If you would like to see pictures of the conversion kit take a look at the market place for our ad.

There is absolutly nothing wrong with the wings, Booms, and tailplane in the standard falcon in my opinion

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ORIGINAL: Modellbau USA

 1.1 lb per wing and .9 lb per boom

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ORIGINAL: Xairflyer

Mike how is yours so heavy the one I done was only just over 14lb with a wren 54