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  1. Konrad

    Redshift #3 (Green glass prototype)

    Some of you might know that I've just acquired my 3rd Redshift. This was the airframe Aeroic used to test the molds looking for issues like negative rake and other fit concerns. As such it was laid up in glass and does NOT represent the end Aeroic product. This airframe was used as a...
  2. Konrad

    Blue Bird servos at Aloft Hobbies

    Now that it looks like KST is destroying their distribution network, it is time to look for another servo brand. I’ve loved the MKS servo but their price structure didn’t make them a good value for my ships or my style of flying. Futaba doesn’t offer the range of servos I use. And historically...
  3. Konrad

    Composite control drive installation

    I just spent the better part of a day grinding out legacy control horns from my modern composite ship. I’d like to learn why composites ships haven’t fully moved away from the classic control horn we first became familiar with way back in the days of balsa wood models? I see an opportunity to...
  4. Konrad

    Servo Tray Mounting

    Last night I was helping a forum members program his X9D+ for a 6 servo glider. I noticed that when the glider was assembled that there was a lot of distortion on the wing skin and movement of the wing servo. This was traced to the servo mounting trays. With today's real narrow servos the...
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