I have a couple of new jets coming my way and I'm seriously thinking trying Futaba servos since I'm already using their guidance system. What servos are you Futaba users think are best or strongly recommend for jets?

Thank you!

I think any metal gear futaba servo that meets you oz/in preference is good. I have ued Futaba servos for ever and not licks bit of trouble what so ever, same with Hitec, have had a few problems with 2 JR servos.

Hi Johnny: My usual servos are:

S3050 - For landing gear steering, rudders, small aleirons, etc..

S9351 - For midsize applications, like standard aleirons, elevators, standard sized flaps...

S9156 - This is the beast.. using it for tailerons like the F-18, very large flaps,etc...



All of them are digital and have metal gears, wich I consider as a safety feature for a jet.

Enrique

Over the past few years I've been using:

9206 Flaps/Steering (MG, standard case, classic hi torque analog, seems to work great here and wont suck down the juice as fast as the digi's)
3102 Valves (MG mini)
9155's ail, rudder (MG, standard case, I think around 200 oz of torque @ 6v)

Just recently I have added the 9156 for use on the ele and rudder. This one is like 340 oz of toruqe @ 6v in a standard case, MG.

The 9155 is an updated version of the 9351 made for aircraft use...

The BLS351 is a brushless version of the 9351. I have friends who use the BLS451's in heli's and rave about the feel compared to the original digital s9451.

Futaba's own alu horns fit wonderfully without slop.

Scott

Hey Johnny; (did you change your rcu name?)

I will be trying the new 14MZ on 2.4G too, but I plan to stay with JR/Hitec servos. Nothing against Futaba servos, I think they are great too but I did find out that some of their servos do not operate at 6V supply( the same with some of their gyros). So, keep an eye on their specs and regulate to the proper voltage and you will be fine...

Thanks for the heads up Ehab. Enrique are you using 6V on your jets? This is why I asked, I've been using JR servos as well with great luck. I'm interested in Futaba servos because their analog servos seem to work just fine with the 2.4 system and I think they have a bit more torque ( Not quite sure on that ).

Scott, thanks for the list.

The ones that you're friends are raving about are the ones that I'm seriously considering.


Thanks again guys.

Actually, its pretty easy to see which Futaba digital servos don't work on 6V...

http://www.futaba-rc.com/servos/digitalservos.html

Generally its their heli servos and the high speed ones designed for their gyros. Their GY201 or GY401 gyros will work with 6V, but only with the servos that are capable of working on 6V...

Bob

I would love to talk to a Futaba person over the phone that knows their stuff so I can order what I need.

If anyone can refer me to the right person would be great.

Thank you!

Johnny,

Both of the Schulmans are Team Futaba now. Jason has been doing it longer, so is probably more familiar with the Futaba servo line for jets, but between the two, they should be able to help you make good selections.

I'm still sticking with the 84/86/8711's for most of my stuff - primarily because there are a billion dealers who sell them like candy, so the price/performance is generally better than for Futaba servos...

Bob

Yes, I use twin NiMh´s 6V packs without regulators.

I also use a inboard led voltage indicator to check how well is working each batt before each flight session, to see if I have a binding servo, a bad cell in the pack, etc.


Enrique

I always us Futaba/Hitec servos on my jets.

Never had a problem with either.
I use digital only when needed (not often) and metal gears as standard.

Yea, the 4.8V only servos are either wing specific servos (3150, 9150), the 9151, and the gyro servos like the 9257 or the 9256. I run all of my stuff at 6 volts including a 401 in an original Bobcat.

Scott