RE: TF 1/5 Scale P-51 ARF Assembly Thread
Well I'm getting tired of posting here and writing on my review, but a few almost final comments are required.
I have had to trash the Hughes Fuel Juel. Just doesn't work worth a darn. It leaks badly because it works on a loose fitting tube being shoved down the fuel line. I could not come up with a combination of tube and hose that prevented it from leaking - so scratch another product that looks good but doesn't work.
I have also determined that the Robart pressure indicator is a waste of money. It is not near precise enough. Just get a good tire gauge and use that. I have found that my retract system works fine until the pressure gets down to 28-30 pounds, then the gear may not go all the way up. However, it looks like with a starting pressure of 80# I can get about five cycles. So no problem there at all.
The biggie, I haven't commented on - CG. Did my first checks this weekend. The plane is a little nose heavy, but not much. I think I can get her balanced right on this week without adding any weight.
I have solved my programming problem with a minimum of hazzle. I'm going to use a Futaba SR-10 Servo Reverse and run a Y on the elevators.