Aloha Leroy,
What is the altitude that you fly at? We are about 150 above sea level, so we get maximum performance out of your models. 15 mph is our normal winds here...and I'll fly some models I have at higher winds. If its a hard cross wind...that is another story, but our flying field is the old Black Sheep Squadrons WWII training base. There are aircraft bunkers on two sides of our field and our run way is the old taxi way for the F4U's. Its kind of neat to have a flying field like this and its runway, is used for the drag strip.
I used some of the wood and parts supplied in the kit to make the rudder and the kit comes with a large hole for a dowel to be glued in. I had to cut the dowel, 3/8" wide and I glued this into the bottom of the rudder. This dowel came with the kit...but it is not mentioned anywhere in my building instructions. I also center drilled the dowel to accept the pull/pull rudder control screw and sanded flush to the face of the rudder. Its kind of a neat idea...and will give the rudder control a more solid attachment.
I was able to finish the vertical fin and rudder. I also hinged the rudder to the vertical fin with Robart Hing points and hing pockets. It was a trip to get all four hings to line up but it just took a bit of time.
Next is the horizontal stab and elevator.
Soft Landings Always,
Bobby of Maui
