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Old 03-10-2002 | 09:09 PM
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Ollie
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Default Servo Torque Requirements

Mike Garton's soaring column in Model Aviation a couple of months ago had lots of useful information on the subject. Analog servo accuracy suffers a lot under heavy loads but digital servos do much better under heavy loads. for torque requirements go to
http://www.multiplexrc.com/calcservo.htm

You may also want to consider nonaerodynamic loads, such as a dragging rudder in a ground loop or a dragging flap on landing.