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and push rod. The servo should be definitely load free when the flaps are RETRACTED. in the
extended position of the flaps, the connection rods inside the flap mechanics are angled in a way
that they remove already at least 2/3rd of the servo load by geometry, when the flaps are fully
deflected. No servo is at risk of being overloaded and burning in the fully deflected position, but in
the fully retracted position, it is possible. Thus, chose the geometry of your servo horn so that the
servo is load free when flaps are fully retracted (flaps up).
5) Aileron and Elevator Servos
There is not much to say about servo installation of aileron servo and elevator servo. It is straight
forward, standard work. On the ailerons you might notice a stainless steel outer hinge. That is so
that a donut on the runway, where usually the wing tip is scratching over the asphalt, will never
damage your outer aileron hinge...
6) Placement of misc. Equipment
With today's radio systems, and with a warbird with moderate control surface size, a Powerbox or
any other special power supply has become obsolete. A good receiver will handle the currents in
this airplane just fine. A gyro is recommended, we have experience with the Jeti Assist system
(REX-12 Assist) or of course with the best of them all, a Cortex Pro.
The Gyro should be placed on the board where the throttle servo and the rudder servo is attached
to, this board is perfectly aligned. Batteries can be installed on the smaller board a little lower,
right behind the firewall, or if the CG allows, on the fuselage sides with Velcro.
The receiver also can be strapped or taped to the fuselage side - except you are using a receiver
with Gyro, this must be aligned perfectly.
We use also an RC ignition switch, which should be installed following the manufacturer's
instructions. Please note that the Moki Ignition is a 7.4V system!
7) Sliding Canopy
The sliding canopy is factory built and functional. It aligns with a few very small carbon pins. It will
be of great advantage if you trim your cockpit opening along the edge, so that the cockpit will fit
perfectly later.
The photos here give you good guidance how to cut to make sure the cockpit will fit later.
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