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Old 02-24-2005 | 06:57 PM
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campbec
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From: South West Rocks N.S.W., AUSTRALIA
Default RE: any simple tie down methods

Hi,

How many posts and photos have you seen where models were lost as a result of the tail surface/s breaking off? How many have you seen with incredible saves as the model had dual elevator servos and pilots were able to land with half the empenage missing?

My advice is not to rely on the tail surfaces to restrain the model. Certainly not with full throttle running/tuning. Always tune from behind and if at all possible restrain the model by the wings or the undercarriage.

Just my two cents,

Colin