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Old 01-19-2003 | 09:06 PM
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From: Tel Mond, ISRAEL
Default Struts

My GP Pitts is ready for the maiden flight... I am concerned however because the wing struts are not flush with the upper wings. All is built to specs. I had to sand the lower wing dowel for the wing to sit flush with the fuse. The wing struts are tightly connected with the brackets but there is a visible gap between the strut and the wing. I measured the distance between wings on both wing tips and they match (both front and rear) so I know the wings are parallel. Kit is the updated version with beefed wing spars (popped the lid to make sure). Should I be concerned?
Other details you might like to comment about:
Engine: MVVS 1.6 glow turning 18x8 (very nice engine)
Futaba PCM
Dual battery packs @ 6V with diode summing (beter safe than sorry)
4xFutaba 3001 for ailerons, 2xHitech 5625 BB MG digital for elevators and Hitec 5645 MG BB digital for rudder.
1.2 lbs of lead for balance on the engine mount... (I wish I hadn't installed the servos on the tail and used pull pull and push rods instead).
Other than that, stock.