In a moment of bravery (or stupidity) I clicked the button and now the nice folks at Aeroworks are cutting me a kit. I built kits and a couple scratch builts, but that was a long time ago, and nothing close to this scale. Hopefullly I didn't bite off more than I can chew, but from looking at other threads and the directions it looks like a pretty straight forward and fun build.

Anyway, this will be gas powered (my first). I was kicking around a G-38, but Hobby King's 53cc twin is really tempting. I don't want to overpower what is intended to be a slow flying plane, but would like enough power if I decide to try towing or whatever. Smoothness of a twin would also be a big plus. Thoughts or suggestions?

Servo wise, I was slooking at Hobbico's HCAM0165- a standard size non-metal gear high torque double ball bearing with 83 in/oz tq for each half of the elevator, and the rudder. Sufficient?

For the big ailerons, I was looking at HCAM0205 1/4 size non-metal gear with 181 in/oz tq. Would that work? I was also eyeballing Hitec HS755MG with 200 in/oz tq...

Control hardware wise I could also use some input:

I was looking at 4-40 rods threaded on one end with Great Planes soldered clevis on one end, and Dubro Safety Lock quick links on the other. I would guess those would be strong and reliable?

Hinges: I want removeable cotter pin type, and was looking at Durbo #257, but was wondering if I should use (or if there is) something larger?

Control horns: I prefer T type, and may inlay the back plate or blind nuts prior to covering. Is the Great Planes Large Horn GPMQ3902 appropriate?

Lastly wheels. I was looking at 7" Sullivan Skylites for mains. Landing area locally is more weeds mowed short than grass. Plane will weigh somewhere around 23 lbs. These work? And, what size tail wheel should I be looking at.


Thanks in advance for any help, and sorry about the long post. There's no LHS that would have most of this kind of stuff, so I want to get most of the components ordered soon (nice to have servos and stuff in hand while building).
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