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balance point is 2-1/4 to 2-1/2” back from the
leading edge of the wing next to the fuselage. It is always better to
fly slightly nose heavy, then slowly move the balance point back till
the plane flies the way you like it.
Control Throws
Aileron 1/4” to 3/8”
Elevator 3/8” to 1/2”
With everything installed, mount the wing and care-
fully check the Center of Gravity (CG). One way is to
perch the model on the thumb and forefinger of your
left hand (if you’re right handed), while steadying the
model with the other. A much better way is to use a
balancing set-up, which can be made with a couple
of 1/4” dowels with rounded tops, spaced just
enough apart to clear the fuse. Mark the desired CG
on the underside of the wing, and then set the model
on the dowels at that location. Add weight if neces-
sary for balance. The least weight is needed when
added as far forward or back as possible.
DO NOT attempt to fly the model with the CG
EVEN SLIGHTLY BEHIND the rear most recom-
mended position.
Before going to the field to fly,
with batteries fully-
charged, turn on receiver and transmitter and actu-
ate all controls many times until you are satisfied
with all functions.
Prior to the beginning of each
day’s flying,
make a range check of your equipment
in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions in
general, with antenna collapsed, you should have at
least 100 feet range on the ground. To check this,
set the model facing away from you, turn on both the
transmitter and receiver switches, and walk away
while transmitting signals. Watch to see that no sig-
nals are missed until you are at least 100 feet away.
Do not attempt any flights unless the equipment
works perfectly.Be careful not to use your transmitter
when someone else on the field is flying or testing on
the same frequency.
LEARNING TO FLY
Flying R/C is both fun and challenging. As with other
portions of this book, the following section is meant to
introduce you to the basics. Read carefully before tak-
ing your model out to the field and attempting first flights.
And remember, becoming an R/C pilot takes time and
patience, but the rewards are well worth the effort.
