Now the installation of the Powerbox 40/24 unit. The powerbox itself is more compact, but the way the leads are routed makes it more difficult to get a "clean" looking installation, especially with a 10-15 servo setup and a single lead for each servo. Yes, somewhere in there is a powerbox, receiver, and the power wires from the switches. I'm sure the installation would look much neater if I put it on the floor of the plane in the same manner I mounted the Emcotec. In this plane, however, since it's a 40% Composite ARf (normal weight layup) powered by the ultra-lightweight BME110, I needed to shift the weight as far forward as possible. To that end the Powerbox was mounted on the wing tube sleeve, the batteries in the forward part of the motorbox, and even the receiver as far forward as accessibility and space would allow. It made for a rather "tight" installation.

I want everyone to know that these pictures were taken in the middle of a mild drizzle, as I pulled the plane out of my van, removed the canopy, took some quick shots, and then put everything back away. The things I do for this hobby ! ! !