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Old 06-12-2006 | 09:58 PM
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Default RE: Aileron Servo Sizing

That is a great calculator, John. Thank you. It's interesting how it shows that as servo arm throw is increases, so does the mechanical advantage. A linkage set up so that 50° of servo travel gives an intended surface throw of 15° requires less torque than a linkage where the servo only travels 40° to provide the same surface deflection. As others have explained, keeping your EPA as close to 100% is to your advantage.