Yep...applying the graphics much much easier than I thought. Use a grease pencil (china maker) to lay out a line to keep the decal/graphic straight. Or use a rivet line. Wet the A/C, peel back a small portion of the graphic and wet that portion and then start applying. Wetting both surfaces lets you reposition the graphic. If you do not use the "wet method" and try to apply the vinyl dry you only get one chance to get it right. Once you have it in place with the wet method (you can lift it off and reposition it if necessary), you take a credit card or other smooth tool and squeeze out the water. There will be a few air bubble, but you can smooth them out to the edges or poke the bubble with a pin to let the air out.
The rudder tab is about 2" x 6". Probably could have been a little smaller. Very effective for long straight and level flights prior to engaging the AP. I used a RAC servo ( I got the idea from a prior NL post) it is mounted on the bottom of the rubber rib and enclosed in a housing. If I had to do it again I would probably look at building the tab into the rudder (saw that from the RV site). The wires to the servo are wrapped in spiral wrap and the amount of rudder travel is small and the wires are protected from chaffing. I installed a DPDT mini rocker switch on the tunnel just to the left of the flap handle to run the servo. I also installed a green position lite to tell me when the tab is centered. So far it is working as advertised. I don't use it for pattern work or when I just fly in the local area when I change altitude and speeds frequently.
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