Play in control surfaces
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From: Cressona, PA
Puting the finishing touches on my WM extra 300s. However I noticed that my controll surfaces have some play in them maybe 1/16". I guess I drilled the holes in the servo arms a little big. Is 1/16" to 1/8" acceptable in a large plane?
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From: Castaic, CA
No!! Fix it. It's just as bad on a big one as a little one. It'll cause a big dead spot when controls are moving, a feel of controls breaking out when you move them (over sensitive), AND a great risk of flutter.
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From: Locust Grove,
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I use to drill out my control horns so the rods fit loose. You "WILL" get flutter by doing this. I had to replace my control horns to get rid of the problem.



