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Old 06-20-2004 | 03:06 AM
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bobbykokinos
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From: Anderson, IN
Default Servo Question

Hey guys,
I'm still a newb, so pardon my ignorance.

I bought a Seagull PC-9 kit.. First, let me say, its a good looking ARF. Easy to put together, despite the terrible instructions.

Well, the box for the plane said 4 channel 5 servo. The manual said 4 channel 4 servo. Well, I come to find out the OLD version (from what I understand) was 4 channel 4 servo and they still have the manuals from the old plane.

Well, I was going to buy a servo/reciever kit, but can't find one at my local shop with 5 servos.

A few questions here.

1. Are there particular servos I need for dual alerion systems or are they all the same??
2. Hobbytown wants $125 for a flight pack and then whatever they charge for an extra servo. They have a Futaba 6 channel computer radio with 4 servos for $180. Would it be worth me just going with the new radio??
3. How would I hook up 5 servos to a 4 channel radio??
4. Right now, Im using the transmitter for a nexstar. Is it even possible to use in flaperons (spelling) with this system?

Right now, Im trying to decide if Im limited with my Nexstar transmitter or not. Since I'm still new, I dont see why I would need 6 channels as of yet, but if Im going to be spending a good chunk of change in a flight pack, I might as well get a computer radio for $180 and buy and extra servo.

Any guidance or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!