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Setup
Center of Gravity
Recommended range for maiden flight is 4 5/8” to 4 7/8” (115mm – 124mm) measured from the leading edge where the
wing meets the fuselage. For convenience, a handy way to balance the plane without the canopy is the photo below: Hang
the model from the side rails using a scrap piece of wood cut to length (about 6.5” or 165mm long). Recommended balance
point using this method is 1 3/4” to 2" (45 - 50mm) in front of the ply former that crosses the fuselage in the center of the
airplane.
Using recommended equipment, the P-47D will take a large range of battery options. 6S 3300mah LiPo battery will sit all
the way forward. Larger packs can be slid back to suit.
Control Throws and Exponential
Setting appropriate control throws is an important step, although you can adjust to your personal taste once used to flying
the model. The below rates are how many of us fly the model, and a good start before refining the setup to your liking.
Low rate settings are closer to scale roll rates, and the high rates are closer to what is typically enjoyed in a well-mannered
sports model.
You will find this P-47 model to be very solid in flight without bad habits; the perfect fun sports model with refined scale
presentation.
Ailerons
Low Rates: 8-10 degrees throw – 15% expo
High Rates: 25 degrees throw – 35% expo
Elevator
Low Rates: 8-10 degrees throw – 15% expo
High Rates: 23 degrees throw – 50% expo
Rudder
Low Rates: 10 degrees throw – 20% expo
High Rates: 18-20 degrees throw – 35% expo
