My FT old fogey build log.

Started by knvshrm, April 20, 2018, 07:33:46 PM

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prabal276

I thought you were using flexible pushrods.
You are using straight pushrods.
This will work better:

knvshrm

Wouldn't the plane be tail heat if I place the servos at the back ?

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knvshrm

And can you plz share a pic of your rudder.

prabal276

That plane is long gone! Can't share any more pictures.
Refer to my thread to see if any of those pictures help you.
http://www.rcindia.org/electric-planes/ft-old-fogey-build-thread-for-rci-6-th-sweepstakes/

knvshrm

Did you place the rudder servo just like the elevator one ? And if i place the servos at the back wouldn't the plane be tail heavy ?

prabal276

No!
You'll just have to move the battery a little forwards. Since you have a 1500 which is much heavier, you should be fine. Infact, the servos at the tail will help you balance.

knvshrm

Are these throws enough at full stick movements ? Pics:https://postimg.cc/gallery/liot8gss/

prabal276

They should be as recommended by Flitetest.
Share picture of your pushrods, servo placement and control horns please.
Regards

knvshrm


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knvshrm

The recommended throws are half an inch. One side is a bit more than half inch.

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knvshrm

#38
why this eerie silence ? awaiting suggestions.

K K Iyer

Looks quite ok. Go ahead.
Dont forget the screw for the servo arm!

knvshrm


AL HAM SHARI

You can either trim your servos to correct your problem or re adjust the servo arm.
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knvshrm

How do I attach the lipo to the plane ? I just have lipo straps but they are too big.

prabal276

Put hook Velcro beneath the power pod (full length)
And the loop Velcro on the battery. You can move the battery to attain CG then.
Your throws should be according to FT. If they are, then fine.
Are you getting equal deflections both side with that servo placement? If yes, then they are okay. I hope the control horns are installed correctly..... With the pushrod over the joint.
Regards

knvshrm

I am not getting equal deflections . One side has throws a bit less than the other .How to correct that ?

prabal276

Show me the side view along with the control horn.
In my opinion, the force vector is not straight. So one direction won't be getting full throw.

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