Giant Scale,

This linkage idea is not as simple to set up and it will take more time and planning up front. But I don't mind too much becuase I enjoy the building process as much (if not more) than I enjoy all the flying. And once the building phase is done, and if I can somehow get over this current problem, I think that this pull-pull linkage is will be just as strong and low maintenance as a regular pushrod linkage.

It's always a good idea to save weight behind the CG. I especially want to save weight at the tail because I'm adding a retractable tail gear (pneumatic) and sequential landing gear doors and a cockpit (all behind the CG).

And if I ever have to add weight to the nose, there are alternatives to dead lead. Two options I have in mind if my Corsair end up tail heavy, is an on-board glow battery or operational cowl flaps.

Juice