RE: Replace 2nd Plane
 

Oh, you're right. The pilot with the Venus was not the original poster. That's what you get when you assume too much.

Sorry for the confusion. [sm=red_smile.gif]

RE: Replace 2nd Plane
 

Lets see...rebuild...hmmm.....well there are no longer any wings, landing gear...elevator, rudder.....hmmm whats left? Not much. Its a total loss as far as airframe is concerend.

RE: Replace 2nd Plane
 

I also totally agree with you guys as far as gaining the build/repair experience to deal with this hobby's mishaps. I think I will be trying to build a Super Sportster KIT over the winter(pssst! - Maybe a .60 size). Build, improve, covering - Lots of lessons will be learned.


I think I am going to try the Hanger 9 Pulse XT(Has good reviews...and I believe I remember seeing one at my LHS--will check tomorrow). I will be attempting to reinforce the landing gear area as soon as I get it. Would a piece of strong wood on the inside of the fuse as well as coating the fuse area with epoxy make an improvement?

I thank you guys for all of your help and the time taken to answer all of my questions.


One more question - whats the advantage to dual aileron servos other than the torque? What can I do with these?

RE: Replace 2nd Plane
 

Flaperons and spoilerons if you run them dual channel. I like the dual servos because I think their easier t set up.

RE: Replace 2nd Plane
 

I haven't owned a Pulse XT, so how exactly you should reinforce the landing gear I can't answer for certain. A search of discussion threads mentioning the Pulse XT should turn up plenty of suggestions, but I believe it's simply a matter of adding better/extra glue to the wooden landing gear blocks where they connect with the rest of the plane.

As for dual aileron servos, they allow you to dispense with aileron torque rods and provide more direct control over the control surfaces. This provides more solid control and removes a link in the setup that could cause problems later if the torque rods got "sloppy" and developed extra play.

Dual aileron servos also allow you to program in "flapperon" mixing where you can use your ailersons partially as landing flaps to slow the plane down an extra bit for really gentle landings. This too could help keep that landing gear where you left it.

RE: Replace 2nd Plane
 

ro347,

From the sound of things the Hangar 9 Pulse XT will fit you well. The only reason that I would coat the inside with thinned epoxy is for fuel proofing (which I recommend). Besides what Insanemoondoggie mentioned, the dual aileron servos will generally give better response and less slop since you have a shorter, direct linkage.