Hovercraft Rudder upgrade

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I built the RC Hovercraft from Jscaylor and it's a blast to drive! However, I consistently struggled with steering issues. Specifically, the rudder effect wasn't strong enough to navigate corners smoothly. But that all changed when I upgraded to the new center-mounted rudder blade - now both forward and backward movements are symmetrical and my hovercraft glides effortlessly around bends. This design is fantastic because it's modular and can be easily swapped between clockwise and counterclockwise directions. All you need is one part at a time, making it a convenient upgrade. I attempted to capture the improved maneuverability on film, but unfortunately, both orientations aren't functioning simultaneously. Still, I think you'll get a good sense of how well this hovercraft handles. Check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5_OPGEuLqI If you're interested in building your own RC Hovercraft, be sure to check out Jscaylor's design on Thingiverse: rc_hovercraft by jscaylor >>> https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2700850