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Old 12-17-2002 | 10:08 PM
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POJack
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Default Worries about first build...

I just completed an LT-40 and although everything "seems" to function properly on the ground, I have my doubts about it's flying ability. This is my first plane and obviously the first kit I've ever built. Things I'm beginning to notice after looking at magazines and such are 1). Where the control surfaces are...I have a little more than a 1/16 gap between the control surfaces and the trailing edges of the ailerons, elevator and rudder. Is that supposed to be that way, or should they be touching. If they are supposed to be touching, how are you supposed to glue the ca hinge if you can't see it? Will this affect the flight of the plane? 2). I noticed that their is a slight buzz in the servos when I move the controls, then it stops about 2-3 seconds later after I let go of the controls... I know this could be servo binding, but I'm not sure if there should be some kind of buzz for a short period of time or none at all. 3) My rudder, when in neutral, caused my front wheel to not face straight forward. Can this be adjusted via trim? I am anxiously awaiting spring and want to get out to fly with an instructor. I can't see how anyone can spend that much time and energy on something only to go out and crash it on the first flight by trying to fly alone for the first time (guess thats why they have ARF). The thing is, I enjoyed building this kit very much, but I don't know if this is normal with a first kit, or do most people get it right the first time. Thanks