T-tail question

[g828]

I am planning a new RC scratchbuild and was wondering how do you control elevator on a T-tail? Do you use one of those flexible push rods to get to the tail? Thanks

 

[pgerts]

Depending on the size of the plane.
Servo in the fin or a push rod angle to shift the force 90 degrees.. Cant find the item but i will try to sketch and if possible you will understand or someone will get a link to where you buy it.
Bent pushrods are not so precise but are used in smaller foamies.
or this http://www.v-eastonline.com/products/T%2dTail-bell-crank.html

 

[g828]

Thanks! seems a little complicated, but I will try it! Thanks!

 

[SteveOBHave]

I believe that you can also use a flexible push rod in a nylon sleeve that goes up through the inside of the vertical stabiliser - gliders use it all the time.

 

[g828]

Thanks for the idea!

 

[Good Kebo]

I built a yc-14 with a t-tail. This set up worked pretty good:
It is not my vid but shows the detail

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=_36LH0c5nV8

 

[g828]

Cool idea! thanks for the suggestion!