For what it's worth, some years back a German modeler, whose name I can't
now recall, and who apparently had the means to evaluate it, determined that
4 covers over exposed linkages (clevises, rods, horns, etc.) added 5-10% to
overall airframe drag.
This was of interest to me since I was then
Dave,
I would have to say bottom-driven gives the best advantage. On the Icons,
this has proven itself time and again. However, I would add that I have
assembled a number of planes lately with top-driven linkages, including a
Tragi 705x and Graphite Standard.
In actual use, I found the top
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