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vernonf · 08-06-2007, 10:16 PM

Well, 4 months ago I maidened my Carden Cap 35% with DA - 100. I bought the airframe used. Installed the same servos that the previous pilot used. I assumed the control horns that came with the servos were the right size for 3D. The maiden flight went well. High rates were touchy,, I thought. But now after 5 flights, I realized, I have only begun.

I have been dealing with high rates and expo settings. I finally figured out how to tame the beast.

But I measured my throws and realized I am no where near the max rates.

AIL MAX RATES 1 1/4 IN
ELEV MAX 2 1/4
RUD MAX 2 1/2

My control horns are 1 in long

the aileron servo arm Hitec HS 5945MG is 1 inch

rudder and elevator FUTABA S9351 servo arm 7/8 in.

Where can I get longer servo arms. Is this the fix.

This should be a whole new plane with full throws.

Thanks,

Forrest

08-06-2007, 10:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
vernonf Doo It! Doo It! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phoenix, Az Age: 45 Posts: 95	Throws, Controls and I thought I was ready! Well, 4 months ago I maidened my Carden Cap 35% with DA - 100. I bought the airframe used. Installed the same servos that the previous pilot used. I assumed the control horns that came with the servos were the right size for 3D. The maiden flight went well. High rates were touchy,, I thought. But now after 5 flights, I realized, I have only begun. I have been dealing with high rates and expo settings. I finally figured out how to tame the beast. But I measured my throws and realized I am no where near the max rates. AIL MAX RATES 1 1/4 IN ELEV MAX 2 1/4 RUD MAX 2 1/2 My control horns are 1 in long the aileron servo arm Hitec HS 5945MG is 1 inch rudder and elevator FUTABA S9351 servo arm 7/8 in. Where can I get longer servo arms. Is this the fix. This should be a whole new plane with full throws. Thanks, Forrest