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Old 01-06-2022, 03:41 AM
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MrRover75
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Default Retract advice

Hi All,

I am in the process of building a Bolton Paul Defiant scale warbird with a 72" wingspan, powered with a Saito .125. Weight might be up to 13 lbs.
I now need to source a decent retract system for this model but struggle to decide as I am missing some good advice..
Has anyone some recommendation to what kind of retracts to go for? So far I have looked at some springair systems, robart system, an Eflite 60-120 electric system ( https://www.horizonhobby.com/product...t/EFLG500.html ) and also a 60-120 system on Ebay ( https://www.ebay.com/itm/33197938577...53.m1438.l2649 ) that seems to fit.
I earlier got a recommendation for a springair 103 system, but this one seems a bit small compared to the one on the drawing despite it should be suited for the weight of the airplane. I have tried to contact springair a few times, but gets no replies from them.
I am tempted to go for the electric Eflite version as it seems less hazzle is involved.

The plan specify Oleo struts? Are Oleo`s really necessary?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated

Last edited by MrRover75; 01-06-2022 at 06:15 AM.