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I went flying this morning and used the last 5.25l of fuel in the FG21, only taken me four years. Hmm I thought I need to run the FG11 in which made me think of this build. F1 now glued in and UC side plates adjusted to make them offset. Steve

Totally agree with this. There is no reason that the manufacturer of a RTF has to make the TX conform to the expected mainstream conventions. I am wondering what will happen if there is nothing wrong with it because it has been opened and been played with. Steve

I thought it was odd that you didn't know. I remember that but you did it like this which did confuse me at the time. 🤣 Steve

Easy enough. Use the "+" not Quote and the quote will follow to another topic with a small pop up box. Having said that two topics on the same subject is confusing. Steve

This build is on hold while I complete Hound Dog which is now at the covering stage. I have included side thrust, as a test, which will be adjusted as required. The aim being to fly with no rudder trim required, just for fun. I do find it interesting that models can be set at 0/0 and the trims used to correct for side and vertical forces and yet others for example last years Mini Super has 2.5 Deg. side thrust built in. A subject for another topic I am thinking. Still thinking about this build though. I will probably build 1 Deg. side thrust in and test fly then adjust and finally build the cowl. Having said that I could change my mind.🤣 Steve

I took my first steps into IC petrol recently and just followed the manual. Five years of listening to numerous experts convinced me to follow the procedures set out in the manual. All engines need running in except Lasers. @Jon - Laser Enginessets them up just fit and fly, amazing, the only thing to do is not alter the settings. Steve

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With all my five years experience of watching others glow engines dead stick and being told it's running too lean. How far are you down the running in process as detailed in the manual? Steve

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As before the Darker theme has a navigation problem. Default theme works as normal.

The Kestrel ribs are flat bottomed which is ideal for building over the plan. To me a wing jig would add complications with no benefit with regard to accuracy. Steve

I have already included for 2 Deg. side thrust fortunately no glue has been applied so I can easily move the claw nuts. I do find the best way to learn is by making mistakes 🤣

Is there a model that you require a wing jig for?

Thanks Graham, it looks like this is going to be a committee decision (compromise🤣). My thinking is that the motor causes torque and right thrust or rudder trim counteracts it. Similarly a high wing causes the nose to lift and down thrust or elevator trim counteracts it. It strikes me that Peter's designs need so little trim it makes thrust changes irrelevant. Still thinking. Steve

Not twisted but. Servo extension leads and Y leads from 4-Max I wonder if George will do a deal for multiples. Steve

That's just the point of asking, I have very little experience. It was a request from an instructor, my understanding was that he would prefer side and down thrust for beginners to fly straight and level hands of, something to do with building confidence. Why adding down and side thrust enables hands off straight and level flight is beyond me. Interesting about Peggy Sue because he flies one and loves her. I will ask him again. Thanks Steve

As this model will be for a beginner I think that down thrust and side thrust will help. How much? I am thinking 2 Deg. down and 2.5 side. Any thoughts? Steve

When using keepers and the thick servo wire on larger servos I have had to enlarge the wire slot so that they can be pushed right on and click over the join. Steve

or this one? ARCHER PLUS SR8 - FrSky - Lets you set the limits (frsky-rc.com)

I have two, Tiger Moth and Giant Stick. Both needed loads of lead in the nose, 450 gr and 900g respectively, and wing tip covering looking like they had been picked up by the wing tips in the factory. The covering is poor, sticky backed plastic, it winkles in the sun and melts at the lowest temperature my iron will go down to. By what I have read it also fades quickly. Mr Vin Quin likes the printed sticky backed plastic so I would not expect it to change. I will not buy another. Steve

Engine mount fitted to F1 and test fitted to the fuselage Having deliberated for a long time over how to mount the engine I found out that the bolt holes are in a square 45 mm apart. 🤣 No need to make a decision now. 🤣 Steve

The dots tell us where pin 1 is Then count down that side to pin 10 and up the other side 11 to 20. Steve

I made a mistake I should have said pin 18 not 13. Pin 18 is indeed the SWIM pin for programming the MCU and as Mike said have not been used. Could be anything then, the puzzle continues.