Originally Posted by
ameyam
Sorry about the loss and great that you are getting a replacement.
By the way, Tower's pregluing is usually quite good but, like someone said, always give them a tug to check. I used to worry about CA hinges on my airplanes but I found that they ususally outlast the airplane. However, these days I prefer to use nylon hinges or robart hinges for my larger airplanes. Robarts are particularly easy to install with epoxy
Did you figure out the set up issue on the TX? I prefer to go into "dual rates" and select switch positions from there first. You can select 2 positions for each surface. Then in AFR and set the rates from there. I also use some expos on all surfaces- usually 25% for 3d rates, 15 for high and 5-10 for low rates. It just makes your airplane fly better and easier. My buddy sets a condition to take everything to low rates in a panic situation but I prefer to fly the airplane rather tha flip switches if I get there. I have a 12FG though, so yours may be slightly different.
If you are confused, PM me and we will go through in detail
Ameyam
I did figure out the transmitter setup for 3D rates after experimenting for about an hour. I set the dual rates on the switches I normally use then set a flight condition on a switch by itself. I will probably change that on Eagle 580 v2.
Originally Posted by
a70eliminator
I would use some rouned toothpicks and a tiny drillbit and go ahead and pin those babies in.
My plan is to use the Robart hinges this time around.