HOBBY HACKS – December 2025
Motor Thrust-Line Adjustment A non-optimal thrust line can lead to issues while flying, such as poor tracking during looping maneuvers or poor inverted performance. Here is an easy solution to make minor adjustments right at the flying field. Sandwich a neoprene washer (available at plumbing and hardware supply stores) between the motor mount and the bulkhead at all four mounting points. The washers can be individually squished to make minor trim changes to the thrust...
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