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k) Position the battery inside the compartment as needed to achieve the
CG.
l)
Now you can roll down the tabs on either side of the motor to match the
curve of the hood for a finished appearance.
10) Control Throws and Balance:
a) Throws.
i)
Elevator: 1.25” maximum in either direction (about 30˚)
ii)
Rudder: 1.25” maximum in either direction (about 40˚)
If you’re a beginner, you might want to start with smaller movements
than these, but eventually you’ll want to work your way to these settings.
b) CG: 1/2” behind the leading edge of the upper wing.
The Staggerwing has a fairly forgiving CG range, but it’s always safer to
start out a little noseheavy, and then adjust things backwards as
needed. Remember, “A noseheavy plane flies poorly. A tailheavy
plane flies once.” If you’ve used all the recommended equipment, and
haven’t put the entire bottle of glue on the plane, you should balance out
with no trouble. Re-position the battery under the hood as necessary.
You’re Done!
Carefully rubberband the wings in place (Criss-Cross works best) and you’re
ready to fly.
