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Old 10-26-2007 | 12:57 PM
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Default RE: Does the servo need to be centered for aileron torque rods?

With torque rods and rigid connections, yes. You'll build in odd differential in if you use rigid rods and offset them. Now, you can instead actuate the torque rods using lengths of flexible NyRod anchored in channels and move the servo off center, using a "T" fitting they both connect to or attaching the connectors on opposite sides of the servo. The lengths of NyRod don't even have to be equal as long as the last few inches of leade-out is perpendicular to the ailerons and they "aim" at the servo arms/wheel at the same approach angle.

Easier to hack into the center wing rib.