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Old 07-09-2007, 12:54 AM   #7
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Default Re: Composite-ARF SuperExtra setup

Quote: Originally Posted by dubd
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Jason, I was using 4 elevator servos and it came out very tail heavy.... do you mean that no lead is needed if your ARE NOT using 4 elevator servos?
They're talking about the counterbalance weight. It is good to have to prevent flutter if you only run one servo per stab. Now, if you run two servos per stab, you have more holding power so you don't need the 3/4 oz on the counterbalance to help with flutter.


Here's a rough drawing explaining what I mean.
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