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Old 11-20-2008 | 03:51 PM
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From: Almelo, NETHERLANDS
Default RE: Redesign and reconstruction of the Oldest Taurus on Earth

Gents,

There is some delay in the building of the Wester Taurus.
In my TF Taurus I use a speed transmitter that is designed for 144 km/h and good for the cruise control.
The Wester Taurus will fly a lot slower so I decided to make a new speed transmitter only for data logging.
The sensor I make larger (40mm) to get also a better accuracy in low speed conditions.
Because of the G forces I always build in this sensor (membrane) vertical, so also in the TF Taurus. In the wing. In front of the left main gear leg, on the other side than the exhaust.
The new transmitter does not fit anymore on this place in the new Taurus so I place this beside the aileron servo in the centre of the wing. The pitot tube will get a place just like the TF Taurus, because of the prop wash, in front of the left main gear leg.
This place for the instrument, the centre of the wing, is also better for maneuverability with that light wing!
Ed especially did use the strip ailerons for that!
About a week I continue with building the wings so I can fit also this instrument and tubing and wiring.

Cees
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