E-FLITE F-4 Phantom 32 DF, Assembly Manual

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37 E-flite F-4 Phantom 32 DF Assembly Manual
Control Throws
 1. Turn on the transmitter and receiver of your
model. Check the movement of the rudder using
the transmitter. When the stick is moved right,
the rudder should also move right. Reverse the
direction of the servo at the transmitter if necessary.
 2. Check the movement of the elevator with the
radio system. Moving the elevator stick toward
the bottom of the transmitter makes the airplane
elevator move up.

3. Check the movement of the ailerons with the
radio system. Moving the aileron stick right makes
the right aileron move up and the left aileron
move down.
 4. Use a ruler to adjust the throw of the elevator,
ailerons and rudder. Adjust the position of
the pushrod at the control horn to achieve the
following measurements when moving the sticks to
their endpoints.
IMPORTANT: Use caution with high rates on
the elevator and ailerons. High rates are only
used for snap and spin aerobatic maneuvers.
Middle rates are suggested for takeoff
and landings. Low rates are suggested for
standard flight maneuvers. If your radio only
has the option for two rates, use the middle
and low rates.
Ailerons
Up
High 11mm Expo 10%
Mid 9mm Expo 8%
Low 7mm Expo 5%
Down
High 9mm Expo 10%
Mid 7mm Expo 8%
Low 6mm Expo 5%
Elevator
Up and down
High 26mm Expo 10% (up/down)
Mid 21mm Expo 5% (up/down)
Low 16mm Expo 0% (up/down)
Rudder
Left and right
High 22mm Expo 10% (left and right)
Mid 18mm Expo 5% (left and right)
Low 15mm Expo 0% (left and right)
Flaps
Mid/Take Off 11mm down
Full/Landing 30mm down
Flap Elev Mix
Mid/Take Off 1 mm up elevator
Full/Landing 2 mm up elevator
Nose Gear Steering
High rate mix 50%
Low rate Mix 30%
The F-4 Phantom does not always require full flaps for
landing. We recommend using full flaps for landings
in no wind or light headwind situations. Use half flaps
for landings in strong headwinds or crosswinds.
Measurements are taken at the inner or
widest point on the control surface.
These are general guidelines measured from our own
flight tests. You can experiment with higher rates to
match your preferred style of flying.
Travel Adjust and Sub-Trims are not listed
and should be adjusted according to each
individual model and preference.
NOTICE
: Always re-binding the radio system
once all the control throws are set. This will
keep the servos from moving to their endpoints
until the transmitter and receiver connect.
Preflight
Check Your Radio
Before going to the field, make sure your batteries
are fully charged per the instructions included with
your radio. Charge the transmitter and motor battery
for your airplane. Use the recommended charger
supplied with your particular radio system, following
the instructions provided with the radio. In most
cases, the radio should be charged the night before
going out flying.
Before each flying session, be sure to range check your
radio. See your radio manual for the recommended
range and instructions for your radio system. Each
radio manufacturer specifies different procedures for
their radio systems. Next, run the motor. With the
model securely anchored, check the range again. The
range test should not be significantly affected. If it
is, do not attempt to fly! Have your radio equipment
checked out by the manufacturer.
Double-check that all controls (aileron, elevator, rudder
and throttle) move in the correct direction.
Check the radio installation and make sure all the
control surfaces are moving correctly (i.e., the correct
direction and with the recommended throws).
Check all the control horns, servo horns, and clevises
to make sure they are secure and in good condition.