afterburner

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Hey guys,
Just trying to finish up a GP Viper with 46FX and wondering if the HS-55 is normally used for throttle on these planes. I've only used them on foamies and have a couple laying around. A standard servo will be a little more work/weight and since my battery is more foward than the suggested space, it might be nose heavy. Thanks.

Marty

petec

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I usually use the HS-81 for throttle on my planes including my 2 meter pattern bird. If the 55 will do the job and you have it, why not use it.

MJD

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The concern I'd have with the HS-55 is not the torque, which is enough for any decent throttle setup, but it's intolerance to vibration and shock loads. It's not hard to strip gears on those guys, but if the motor is running smoothly, nicely balanced prop and all that, it's probably okay. But keep an eye on it. Someone here posted recently that their HS55 had stripped on throttle duty and they were forced to fly out the tank at full bore. Luckily anyone in this forum likely is used to that anyhow..

MJD

daven

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I wouldn't use it, too much vibration.

Hitec 80,81, or 85 would be a better choice.

afterburner

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Thanks guys. I might just go back to using the standard as I checked the balance and she's tail heavy. Will move battery foward and then see where it ends up. Right now with HS-55 inside, it's at 3lbs 15oz. and needs about 1 1/2 oz in the nose to balance.

Marty