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Old 09-06-2004 | 09:50 PM
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Bob Paris
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Default RE: Ultra Stick 40 Engine Help?

Hay Buddy;

I have had no radio problems what so ever with the long leads to my servo's. I'm using Airtronics gear, 94102 standard servo's and an 8 channel Airtronics receiver. I'm using the main gear that came with the kit, and 3" wheels.

I used 1/64th. aircraft ply around the servo's in the aft tail section, and 1/8" lite ply inside the fuse to give the aft servo attachment screws something to secure into. Prior to installing the two servo's in the aft section, and before I attached the tail feathers, I ran thin CA glue all over the aft balsa wood. It's a very light weight way to add strength to this area. I do this to help strengthen the area where I removed the wood to insert in the aft servo's and stiffen it up.

I've run K&B Spotsters for years with great results, and very inexpensive overhaul/crash repair. Though the K&B .65 is not as strong as the .45 for it's size, it very user friendly, light on the gas for it's displacement and if you splurge and install a Perry carb...you can almost count a 13x6 blade rotation at an idle.

My Twister .61 lost it's muffler and I changed to the Super Tiger .90...it took a little work, but my vertical is awesome and indefinite. It goes up at the same speed it goes straight and level, so I must have reached a bit of a drag limit in speed, with this airframe. The airframe so far has handled the additional power quite well and built stock too. If you do not get to crazy with the model, and manage not to stuff it in, it will last a while. I love to fly this model, and it handles wind and rough air with the best of them. Once you master the power a bit, this plane is an absolute joy to play with.

Soft landings always,
Bobby of Maui