RC > Servos

Q-18: I keep reading about "magnetic actuators" to operate control surfaces on a model aircraft and wonder how these devices differ from the common RC servo? Answer ...

Q-28: I’ve noticed that the output arms of most RC servos have several holes and that the control horns located on the control surfaces also have a series of holes. I’m curious, which holes should I be using? Answer ...

Q-108: I gather that a regular RC servo is suppose to be mounted to hardwood or plywood trays (or beams) using the normally supplied rubber grommets, brass bushings, and wood screws. I’ve noted on many of the smaller RC model aircraft that the recommendation is to simply use “mounting tape." Is that a safe alternative for mounting servos? What kind of specific tape should I use? Are there any tricks I should know about using this tape? Answer ...