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30.
Your choice of engine will determine the location for your throttle servo. When
using the Saito .82 I have found it easiest to mount the servo to the hatch on its
side and cut a slot to allow the servo arm to protrude through the top of the hatch.
This provides a straight shot to the throttle arm. Other engines will require
slightly different linkage set-ups. We have provided you with a throttle pushrod
and nylon tube so that you may make a clean effective linkage through the leading
edge of the wing if necessary for your particular installation. Please see the photo
of our Saito .82 installation below.
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You will want to save the installation of your engine for the last step so that you
can use its position to help achieve proper CG. Lighter engines like the 2 stroke
.46-.50 will need to be mounted further forward on the rails, while heavier
engines like the 4 stroke .82 will need to be mounted further aft. We recommend
installing your receiver and battery in the radio compartment in the wing opposite
the engine. Wrap your receiver battery in foam and place it inside the leading
edge of the wing and secure with Velcro. Once these components are installed
place your engine on the mounting rails with prop and spinner attached. For the
larger engines you may need to slightly trim the rails to make the engine fit
properly. A rotary tool makes quick work of this. Once satisfied with motor
position drill through the mounting lugs and secure engine with the provided 3mm
bolts, nuts and washers as shown. Be sure to place 2 washers between the 2 front
engine mounting lugs and fuselage to provide 2 degrees of right thrust to counter
spiral slipstream effect.
