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Old 08-19-2007 | 10:23 PM
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Default SERVO MOUNTING

I've got a question about the best way to mount a pair of elevon servos in a plane that will see a fair amount of vibration. I don't plan on stressing the servos with a lot of wild flying or even pylon-like turns, the plane will mainly be used for speed runs. The servos in question are the Hitek MG digital aileron type. They come with double sided tape and 3 very short wood screws for mounting, no isolating grommets.
Years ago I remember over hearing F-1 flyers talking about mounting servos in puddles of GE silicone, this is something that I've never tried. Is this advisable? This plane has 1/8" thick plywood pads for the servos to attach to, if silicone is the best way to go, does the wood need to be treated with CA or anything before applying the silicone??
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