Mike,

I second Scott's set-up. The replacement for the 3002 is the 3016. Like the 3002, the 3016 is very durable but a bit slower and the metal gears eventually will develop more slop than the plastic gears of the 9650 and it's a bit heavier and analog. The I've also used the digital 3150's for rudder and shutoff, as well as for the "V" servos on a Sweet V or quickie. As with all 2 screw servos, it's a good idea to use servo tape and a balsa spacer between two servos to tighten up the mounting side to side but, they work great.

For all of these servos you'll need to use a LiFe if you don't want to use a regulator. For a LiPo, you'll want to use a regulator. The RX is fine on the higher voltage but these servos aren't happy with the higher LiPo voltage. Don't have mini HV servos yet but I prefer LiFe's anyway. The regulator is just one more piece that can develop a problem and several have had problems with them. I actually still have NiMH's in several of my birds at this point.

Jim Allen