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Old 03-21-2003 | 12:11 AM
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Here is a picture of my Sledge tail mod. Jeff has flown my airplane, and decided to try the mod himself. Tom
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Old 03-21-2003 | 12:16 AM
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Here is a picture of my re-drawn plans. I didn't use blocks or triangles in corners, but I like to drill where the counter balance "t's" to the elevator and insert a carbon fiber 1/16" rod. Tom
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Old 03-21-2003 | 12:59 PM
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I put 1" elevator counterbalances on mine from the get go almost a year ago. From flying several of them I really dont think it made much difference.
Old 03-21-2003 | 02:30 PM
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I don't know if the weight of my airplane at 3 lbs has anything to do with it, but this airplane will tumble and flip like a Top Cap. Each airplane is different, and it may have been the same with the stock elevator. When I build an other one it will have the same mod. Tom

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