DaveyMo, thanks for the measurements! Did you measure the elevator horn arm from its hingeline, too?

John, I agree that commercial 1/2A goodies have performed well over the years, and still do. I'm a bit concerned that a newish CL flier might not get them set up close enough to allow a good flying neutral range where it should be. If it is far enough off, the first flight could too easily be the last. There may not be range enough, not to say time enough, to find a neutral before the ground rises up to smite thy aircraft.

Ideally, for me at least, the handle should be relaxed and comfortable to set level flight when your arm/hand/wrist aim at the model. Then, raising that combo causes a climb, and lowering it causes a descent. Gradual position changes cause gradual changes of height.

I'll play with these numbers, just for my own satisfaction.

Threat? I'll probably be back with more <grin>