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Title: Engine/servo choice for a 2M Applebox glider
Post by: gauravag on July 17, 2009, 03:31:37 PM
i everyone,
I just acquired an Applebox balsa glider, and was wondering if a OS .15 LA would be enough to take it up ?
Also i have a 3 channel Futaba radio with Futaba S3114  micro servos ( 21 oz/inch ).
Would they be enough for the controls ? or should i go in for standard servos ?

I plan to fly this just like a glider is meant to be, so may not require a greater torque than this, but just wanted to confirm !

Thanks to all.
-Gaurav
Title: Re: Engine/servo choice for a 2M Applebox glider
Post by: chanvivek on July 17, 2009, 04:18:32 PM
why not consider an electric setup?? might work out cheaper (and cleaner of course  ;))!!

- Chan
Title: Re: Engine/servo choice for a 2M Applebox glider
Post by: gauravag on July 17, 2009, 04:40:16 PM
I just had a .15 engine lying around, and thought i would put it to use, if the power would be adequate.
Just did not want to invest in batteries/motors/chargers yet  for an old glider !
I might just try it out.. do you think the servos will be enough for the rudder/elevator ?
Title: Re: Engine/servo choice for a 2M Applebox glider
Post by: chanvivek on July 20, 2009, 01:04:53 PM
I would think the servos would be enough!! But if you have any second thoughts, go in with the standard servos.. I have a Thunder Tiger Wind Star (2m wing span) and they suggest standard servos.. OS .15 would be perfect though!

- Chan
Title: Re: Engine/servo choice for a 2M Applebox glider
Post by: gauravag on July 20, 2009, 01:45:55 PM
Flew this yesterday with the .15 and standrad servos.. All was ok. power was enough, and it was a very relaxed, sunday flying... I sometimes love to fly gliders.
Title: Re: Engine/servo choice for a 2M Applebox glider
Post by: flyingboxcar on July 21, 2009, 10:15:40 PM
You have already confirmed your questions. If you have access to HS 81 or similar servos you can save some weight here and they are sufficient for the job, I use them on my 2 M Spirit
Title: Re: Engine/servo choice for a 2M Applebox glider
Post by: heroofsirsa on April 19, 2013, 10:46:57 AM
hi gaurav
i want a little help.. i am new in aeromodelling..i have glued my apple box.. but i dont have much knowledge about its electronics.. can u tell me what radio, motor and servos, i should buy for my aplle box.. i want to see it in air..