Archive for August, 2008

Overthinking Control Rods

Monday, August 4th, 2008

Control rod is adjustable via the elevon horn.

New Way. Control rod is adjustable via the elevon horn.

What’s the best way to rig a control rod?

Generally, I put a Z-bend in one end and thread the other end through a Du-Bro EZ Connector, which I use to adjust the deflection of the control surface.

Invariably, I put the EZ Connector on the servo arm and attach the Z-bend to the control horn.

Until yesterday, that is.

During combat sessions, we fly the Wild Wings close in. During the tumult of battle, we sometimes lose control of our aircraft.

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