ORIGINAL: jeffo
How much flex do you get from the nyrod?
When flying my northstar at high speed it lags when I pull back on the stick.When I am inverted and push foward on the stick it responds instantly.My conclusion is where the nyrod goes thru the gas tank area with no support must flex.Any input is appreciated-
-Jeffo
You are probably correct. Mine is OK but the elevator is a little sluggish anyway because I believe it is a little short coupled. Elevator moment arm from the CG. If you want response, use ailevators. I have two aileron servos and use them as flaperons for trimming purpose. They are very effective. So you could couple the elevator, via computer transmitter, to the ailerons as additional elevators, ala control line.
It's a pain to repair the North Star due to the way it is built. I bought mine already built and I have had to remove the complete bottom and replace the throttle cable. Now the tank leaks, the builder believed in incapsulating the tank. It will be another pain to remove it and fix.
Just my $.02