ORIGINAL: Taurus Flyer
Hello MetallicaJunkie
I did read your question and also your second post:
1 original
2 cheap so better for you wallet
3 balancing of aerodynamic forces so better for the gear and current
4 no disturbing of the wing surface, less drag
5 no disturbing of the wingstiffness. (flutter?)
6 saver, one servo less and mounted on a better place, one connection less
7 dynamic no differences in throw by diffferences of speed
8 all mass in the centre of the plane better for maneuverability
9 better mounting place of the servo in bad weather conditions
Cees
1) True
2) Usually true, depending on the servos you use
3) Makes no difference to the gear or current use. The gears and motor see torque only, the bearings deal with the side loads imposed.
4) True
5) Balsa/foam wings are super stiff and almost never flutter. Control surfaces flutter though, and two servos gives a MUCH tighter, stiffer linkage that loads the aileron in the middle which makes the entire system stiffer. If cutting holes in your wing was a problem, the first thing to go would be wing mounted retracts.
6) I would argue two servos is safer because it adds redundancy. It does also double the things that can go wrong, however. YMMV
7) This is not much of an issue with quality servos and careful setup. It does require proper setup, though.
8) True. Not much of a difference, but true nonetheless.
9) True, but how often do you fly in bad weather? If it is raining, I go home.
Mark