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Originally Posted by David Searles
Dantley,

The jet has been set up for internal, work done by Henry Ngyuen, but I am leaning towards going external on the ailerons, maybe the rudder, as well. What's been your experience? I'm open to input.

David S
I started with external on the rudder based on feedback from Dustin at BVM. On my second flight my ailerons fluttered (internal linkage) at medium speed, so I converted to an external linkage and never had another issue, even at high speed. Have you decided on an engine? I suggest something in the 180 range. I had a 160 in mine and it was anemic. It could barely maintain level flight with gear, flaps, and speed brakes out.

BTW - The scheme you've selected looks awesome!