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Old 06-12-2003 | 02:23 AM
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Default World Models Fun Fly 3D 1.20

If anyone is considering using standard servos for aileron, I just want to inform that I stripped a standard servo on FW3D's aileron today. It happened just when I was about to land. The left aileron dropped a bit due to the broken gear tooth, and I had to hold left aileron & rudder input to keep it flying level, and had hard time turning for final approach. So I just kept flying down wind, and it went past the fence until I couldn't see it, then landed w/ the right wing first. I damaged the right wing tip and the fuselage after the wing. The stick build-up structure behind the wing broke off and several pieces are floating inside.

I guess I could've done a better job saving it, but it could be a lot worse.

I did enjoy the tight waterfall and "flat" spins this plane offered me. With a 15 mph wind down the runway, I was doing waterfalls down the runway w/o losing much altitude. You guys should really get the elevator-flap couple working, get the CG to 6", and get at least 15 lb thrust. Remove the huge down thrust to zero. This plane is simply a ball.