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Old 11-06-2010 | 11:41 AM
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Default RE: Beat On 50 build

The wing presented some challenges especially since I have never installed retracts before, but thanks to the help received, they were installed and work smoothly. I had to special order the Supra 30 retracts from Singapore since they were not available here in the US markets. Fortunately the fellow that I talked to was familiar with the BeatOn50 and said that they would be able to get them for me. It took a while, but they fit perfectly. I chose the Hitec 75BB for the retract servo.

I used the Futaba S9650s for the ailerons as they had resonable torque and fit into the side mounts. The plastic plates which are installed over the servo bays make for a very clean look.

With the wing done, I am focusing on the fuselage. I installed the horizontal stabalizer parallel to the wing and the vertical stabilizer was then installed. There is a plastic formed cover that slips over the vertical stab and tubing is installed for the rudder pull/pull system into the fuselage and just seem to float inside, which is a bit puzzling. The tubing does not reach the servo bays in fact they are about 4 inches back into the fuselage. I am not sure if I should try to secure them or not? I always struggle a bit on selecting servos. I need to select servos for the rudder, elevator and throttle. I usually use an Hitec HS81 servo for the throttle. I have a Futaba Digital S9252 which I thought might be okay for the rudder. Since this is my first real pattern plane, should I also get a digital servo for the elevator? Any suggestion on the servos?