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    Spent the last few days working on the auto pilot servo installation.
    I had to scrap my 1st bracket due to coming up a bit short on my pitch servo's output arm...
    not enough throw. **** poor prior planning.
    So I was hitting up against the servo stops before I ran out of elevator.
    I didn't make that mistake again on the roll servo.

    Can I leave the bracket in alodine or should it be top coated? Does it even matter?
    The pitch servo bracket finish came out a tad mottled so I gave it a zinc chromate topcoat,
    a finish that I'm not so fond of. I kinda like the light gold finish on the roll bracket. I spent
    more time sanding and cleaning it. I guess it shouldn't mater as long as the bare aluminum is
    protected. Going to have to do everything the same way or it's gonna look funktified.
    The one inch servo arm extensions came out much darker cause I put them in a small
    plastic bag with the Alodine vs. brushing it on. Took the finish much faster.
    Learning some new skills.
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    Flying: N46KF, 1998 Model 5 Outback, 912ul 110hp, G3x with 2 axis a/p, Beringer wheels & brakes, SS7 firewall forward, NR prop, Custom paint

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