H-9 P-51 Elevator Lag on side without servo??
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Has any one that has built this plane had a problem with the elevator on the opposite side of the servo had a problem with the torsion bar not giving the same control movement as the side with the servo??? I know it is the hole in the elevators is to big and was not aligned exact. I am considering a z bend rod to the other elevator. I also have considered cutting the one elevator off and repairing the torsion rod, but am not thrilled with the torsion rod setup.
Anybody have this same problems or any ideas on repair.
Anybody have this same problems or any ideas on repair.
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I made up my own push rods with 2/56 wire. soldered on quick clips on one side and adjustable Sullivan's on the other, also used Dobro pin-ed hinges.they move very freely so the servo does not have to work hard, only on wind force. make sure you do not have a gap between elev and stab, also have a OS 60 for a motor and it will do any move I want except fly up or to quote hold on its nose. the elevator calls for 11/6 up and down and we changed that to about 5/8 or 3/4 inch other wise the plane will loop in a 10 ft circle, way to much throw. all others seem OK On take off nose started over and gave a little up and the plane jumped 3 ft in in the air and was airborne. on landing gave it about 1/4 throttle and it set down with no problem GREAT PLANE.......



