Gentlemen,

I am progressing to the point wher I want to check the retracts before I go further. I put them in with no problems, but this is my first "retract" plane.

My first question is the position of the air tank. The manual shows it with the nipple facing the servo. When I place it that way, the tank has to be moved forward to avoid contact with the servo. It has to be moved to a point where the "tapered nose" of the tank does not fit the hole in the plywood. I am considering mounting it with the nipple facing the front of the plane. Any comments?

Secondly, I tried to charge the air tank with my garage air compressor. I can't get air into the system. I pressed the tire filling nozzle onto the Robart "Fill Valve," but nothing happens. Does this normally work, or do I need to do something differently? Do I need to just pres harder, or is there a trick to the process?

Jim K.