I just roll it around the fan shroud. The included circle templates should help you hold the other end to shape/size while you tape it.
Yeah I think it will run much more optimally when it's moving through the air. I'll get it in the air again soon. It certainly didn't feel slow on the maiden.
How bad would it "foul on the wing"? Is it the servo horn, or the pushrod that would interfere? If it's the horn, I say just cut away a bit of the upper surface and don't worry about it. If it's the rod itself; if you use a thicker rod, say 0.040"-0.060" wire, it's stiff enough that you can bend it up and over so it goes around the foam on its way to the surface horn, and it will still transmit the control. I've done this on a few low-profile wing installations.
I would use a Z-bend on the servo-arm side:
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The other option I didn't see you list is increasing the height of the horn on the aileron, which it sounds like isn't a bad idea anyway. That might give you some of the rod-interference relief you need as well.
The weather here has been horrible!! No flying all week. This is extra annoying because I've had loads of free time too.
I've been thinking about my roll rate issue. My rates are that low that I have really bad resolution.
I can't put the pushrod any closer to the pivot point of the servo because it would foul on the wing. So I was thinking one of the following.
1. Cut down the aileron and glue the outside edge in place.
Pros- easy and quick to do. No need to mess around with the servo or any of the linkages. Should provide plenty of reduction in roll rate.
Cons- it brings the ailerons more inboard. I'm not sure about the aerodynamic effect of this apart from the aileron will have less leverage to roll the plane.
2. Reposition servo with a spacer underneath. In order to free up the closer servo horns holes.
Pros- potentially create the ideal throws with correct aileron set up.
Cons- quite a lot of work. May have to replace linkages. May end up damaging the plane in the process.
I would rather do option one. Any thoughts?
The AUW is 1252g with the 6s battery on board and some extra glue from repairs.
I just went out for a test flight after I eventually got round to doing the repairs. I either need a big hill to launch off or someone to throw it for me. I almost got it airborne bit just didn't quite get enough airspeed.