Servo Size
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From: Victoria,
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I need to find out how big of a servo I need. I am getting back into flying after a 12 year leave of the hobby. I am going to buy a 70" Cermark SU-26. Will have a 28cc. gas engine. When I left the hobby I had a Goldberg 72" SU-26 and I went withlarger sevros than normal but not 160 0r 180 oz. in. of torque. I am going to go with the metal gears. Any input would be helpful.
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I would propably have used Hitec HS-5645MG for ailerons and elevators. They are a bit overkill for the elevators (dual I assume) at 10kg/143oz, but if they suit inside I would have used them. The price is low 
Your rudder would need some more torque if you do hard 3D.

Your rudder would need some more torque if you do hard 3D.
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Barracuda, I noticed in your review you stated that you had a little trouble getting to the choke inside the cowl. Is there a problem with rigging the choke up with a servo? Also your review is the reason I'm going with this plane, I'm getting the SU. I like the looks, plus everyone has a Yak. Nice review and write up. Excellent building instruction and pics. How is the engine still running?-Smitty
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It ran like a scaleded dog right up until I let my buddy give it a shot and he burried it full bore into the ground. He stroked a check and took the whole thing home in a garbage bag.
Thanks for the kind words about the review. To be honest, the first thing I did was call Cermark and see if they had another one I could buy I liked it so much.
As for the choke I ended up rigging a wire, I don't like extra weight if I can avoid it on a 3D plane and already had an ignition cutoff.
Thanks for the kind words about the review. To be honest, the first thing I did was call Cermark and see if they had another one I could buy I liked it so much.
As for the choke I ended up rigging a wire, I don't like extra weight if I can avoid it on a 3D plane and already had an ignition cutoff.
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Thanks for the info. Any reason you can think of for me to not go with the SU instead of a Yak?-Smitty
PS - the wire sounds good to me too. The choke is spring loaded isn't it?
PS - the wire sounds good to me too. The choke is spring loaded isn't it?



