Stearman Setup
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From: schoolcraft,
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I am nearly finished building a 64" Sterling Stearman PT-17. The plans do not include any control throw specifications. Does anyone have any suggestions for a good starting point for Aileron, Rudder, and Elevator travels. Or even any control setups for similar sized Bipes. Thanks for any response.
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For the ailerons, i would start with 5/8" the rudder about 1" both ways and the elevator as close to an inch as i could get. I like my controls sensitive though.
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Thanks Gunner, I usually like my planes a little snappier also, rather than sluggish. Maybe I could ask a follow up question then. Would you consider those throws high rate? Go 60% of that for low rates or more for high?



