Just ever so slightly late yes, but uve answered my question perfectly, i opted to just fit the new wire, on to the tethered end of the old one which was about 1 inch hanging aout of the back, it seems to be working fine, but if the problem occurs i will use your method. Cheers for the info. Ps is there anyway of modifying the firebird, because the english version has those plastic grey things that hold the wire from the servos, but one is on the top of the rudder flap, and one is on the bottom, i no this is so its possible to use only one servo to control both, but when i land it on the ground it tends to catch the bottom one, which results in a teared flap after a good few flights. the new firebird xl has them both on the top, any suggestions? Cheers