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Old 06-07-2004 | 07:28 AM
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RCJones
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Default RE: Elevator/Rudder Servo Arms

Maidened mine yesterday. Good results. I have a Saito 270 and pull-pull rudder. I didn't have to add any weight except for lateral balance and that wasn't much. I am flying with a 20/8 prop and it felt underpowered. I am going to try a few props and see what I get. It is flying nicely. Fully flying on the wing. It did drop a wing tip on the first landing when it got slow but it was very close to the ground so everything was ok. The next landing was a greaser and it looks good coming in like that. I did experience the landing bounce but I am on grass and it wasn't bad. With more practice I'll be ok. I did however manage to loose the tailwheel. I flew anyhow 'cause the tail comes up so fast its isn't really an issue. I didn't use springs on the tailwheel since my set up is different and it turns great on the rudder. I needed quite a bit of right rudder on take off. more than I 've ever used before. It also fits in my 87 Volvo wagon in one piece which is a BIG PLUS!!! Gonna add smoke once I get some more power out of the motor. I still have some nit-picky complaints about the kit but after flying you feel better about the things that pissed you off while building.