Hi Bob,

The elevator and rudder servos of my Tempests require about 18+ ounces of torque, and the aileron about 26 for a stiff linkage, and 18+ if everything works easily. For dual servos, I'll use 11+ as a cut-off.

As for ease of flight, here are a few shots from my test-flight of my Tempest Mk V, with retracts, bomb-drops and an FX 25. With a 9X5 prop on 15 % fuel, with baffle in place, the performance is well past adequate.








As you can see, I didn't bother with the "three mistakes high" rule...

For a more impartial view, check out the review on The Hawker Tempest Page


Ron Daniels