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Old 02-12-2018, 12:38 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Your second option is preferable but I'd replace the servo with a bungee cord wrapped like the landing gear of a light plane. IOW it would deflect and return without powered control.

And add one or two wheelie bars or tail skids, so the boat tail itself doesn't impact the ground.
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