GP Super Skybolt
04-01-2005, 01:06 PM
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What should I use for servos in my skybolt? The plan shows Futaba 148's on the ailerons. I am using a Magnum 120 four stroke, and building per plan and spec. I have some Tower T-65's at home, would these work well? Would Futaba Digital 3151's work better? Am I going to need something heavy on the rudder to hold a knife edge?
04-04-2005, 01:04 PM
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The Tower TS-65 servos will be plenty strong. You don't need to go digital for the Skybolt. If you already have them, though, use them.
You don't need a particularly-strong servo for rudder. The TS-65 will be fine. The Skybolt isn't a model that will "hold" a knife edge. It will start to fall off after a few seconds. It's OK for 4-point rolls, but would not be able to go horizon-to-horizon.
You don't need a particularly-strong servo for rudder. The TS-65 will be fine. The Skybolt isn't a model that will "hold" a knife edge. It will start to fall off after a few seconds. It's OK for 4-point rolls, but would not be able to go horizon-to-horizon.
04-04-2005, 04:35 PM
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RE: GP Super Skybolt
Interesting comment.
Mine will hold pretty well with a small amount of rudder input. Too much rudder and the elevator coupling becomes extreme. Maybe it's because I have an OS 120 FS. Lots of power to keep it holding altitude.
What a great flying airplane.
Bob
Mine will hold pretty well with a small amount of rudder input. Too much rudder and the elevator coupling becomes extreme. Maybe it's because I have an OS 120 FS. Lots of power to keep it holding altitude.
What a great flying airplane.
Bob
