OK, I'm just about finished with my project. But, I do have a question, regarding the push rod for the elevator. In order to get the push rod to move properly without binding, I had to bend it for proper orientation to the linkage. My estimate is that the Rapture has a top speed of about 70 miles per hour, and a stall speed of may 17 to 20, but I'm not sure.

OK, so here's the question: The rod feels stiff, and seems like it would hold up well enough against pressure. But, most push rods leading to elevators are strait, at least in the ARFs I have. I have seen other photos of planes, one of which had the linkage bent like mine but it was a 15 sized plane. Referencing the photo below, will my setup work as it is, or am I going to have to remove the horn, epoxy the holes, get another push rod, and start over again?

NorfolkSouthern