{"product_id":"products-pt-model-type-2-composite-control-horn-1-5-inch-5-pack","title":"PT Model 1.5\" Composite Control Horn – Type 2 Fiberglass (5 Pack)","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePT Model Type 2 Composite Control Horn – 1.5\" Fiberglass (5 Pack)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePT Model Type 2 Composite Control Horn\u003c\/strong\u003e features a smooth curved profile designed to improve linkage alignment and reduce stress on control systems. This fiberglass control horn is ideal for RC airplane builders looking for clean geometry and consistent control surface response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a \u003cstrong\u003e1.5\" height and 1.5\" base width\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Type 2 horn provides balanced leverage while maintaining a lightweight, low-profile installation. Each package includes \u003cstrong\u003e5 composite control horns\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4faf4; border:1px solid #cfe5cf; padding:14px; margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth linkage setups, sport aircraft, pattern planes, and installations where a straight pushrod path is desired.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurved Type 2 design\u003c\/strong\u003e for improved linkage alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiberglass composite construction\u003c\/strong\u003e – lightweight and rigid\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.5\" height\u003c\/strong\u003e for effective control geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.5\" base width\u003c\/strong\u003e for stable mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReduces binding compared to flat control horns\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClean, low-profile installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 control horns per pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:15px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003ePT Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eType 2 (Curved)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e1.5\" \/ 38mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e1.5\" \/ 38mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003eFiberglass Composite\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:8px;\"\u003e5 Control Horns\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Type 2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProvides smoother pushrod angles than flat horns\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReduces side load and linkage stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImproves control precision and consistency\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGreat for mid-size aircraft and pattern setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Diagram\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; background:#fafafa; padding:16px; margin:18px 0; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:15px; margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLinkage Flow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #999; padding:10px; background:white;\"\u003eServo Arm\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e→\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #999; padding:10px; background:white;\"\u003ePushrod\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e→\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #4f8f4f; padding:10px; background:#f4faf4;\"\u003eType 2 Horn\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e→\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #999; padding:10px; background:white;\"\u003eControl Surface\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:13px; margin-top:12px;\"\u003e\n    The curved horn profile allows the pushrod to follow a more natural path, reducing binding and improving linkage efficiency.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMark horn position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Align linkage hole with hinge line\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck geometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensure pushrod runs straight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly sand bonding area\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm proper alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlue:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use epoxy for secure installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstall linkage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attach pushrod or ball link\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest movement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Verify smooth operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff8dc; border:1px solid #eadc9a; padding:14px; margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eModeler’s Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Type 2 curved horns are ideal when your linkage isn’t perfectly straight. The natural arc helps reduce stress and improves overall control feel.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5 × PT Model Type 2 composite control horns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRequired to Complete\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEpoxy adhesive\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePushrods \/ clevis \/ ball links\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBasic hobby tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eControl Horn Type Guide (Type 1 vs Type 2 vs Type 3)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing the correct control horn style helps improve linkage geometry, reduce binding, and ensure smooth, precise control surface movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto; margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003eBest Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003eWhen to Choose\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eFlat \/ Straight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eBasic linkage setups\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\n        Use when your servo and control surface are already well aligned. \n        Best for simple, straight pushrod installations.\n      \u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eCurved \/ Swept\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eSmooth linkage geometry\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\n        Use when your pushrod is slightly off-angle. The curved shape helps \n        reduce binding and allows smoother control movement.\n      \u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eStepped \/ Offset\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eOffset linkage setups\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\n        Use when you need to shift the linkage position. Ideal for tight installs, \n        scale builds, or when the servo and surface are not in line.\n      \u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4faf4; border:1px solid #cfe5cf; padding:14px; margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eQuick Selection Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  • Straight setup → \u003cstrong\u003eType 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  • Slight angle → \u003cstrong\u003eType 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  • Offset \/ tight geometry → \u003cstrong\u003eType 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PT Model","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47879042564318,"sku":"PT-CH-2","price":6.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/1436\/6686\/files\/controlhornPT.jpg?v=1770149062","url":"https:\/\/www.gator-rc.com\/products\/products-pt-model-type-2-composite-control-horn-1-5-inch-5-pack","provider":"Gator RC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}