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instruction for installation guidance of receivers and batteries paying attention to factors
such
as vibration isolation, adequate cooling, and clearances.
7.1 Mount your reciever(s) securely in a location which provides a clean and maintenance free
solution to your setup. All servo wires should be neatly routed and secured in place so they
will not come loose or flop around during flight.
7.2 The fuselage ply sides provide space to mount your switches just below the canopy. Mount
your switches according to the manufacturer’s instructions and route your wires safely and
securely as above.
7.3 Your receiver battery(s) can be mounted in a variety of locations depending on your
balance needs. Regardless of where you mount your batteries it is vital that they are very
secure with no possibility of coming loose. Use double sided velcro to hold the batteries from
sliding around and then use zip ties or velcro straps to secure them tightly in place.
7.4 Servo and battery leads are the life blood of your aircraft. Make sure all wires are top
quality
and connectors are tight and display no loose pins or frayed wires. Servo clips are
provided in the kit for your convenience. These servo clips can even be glued to the wood
structure using CA if desired.
7.5 Check all radio programming and control surface operations thouroughly before your initial
flight. Check your radio range according to the radio manufacturer’s instructions both with the
engine off and running.
8 Balancing and Pre-Flight
Most state of the art aerobatic aircraft allow for a wide margin for balancing depending on what
level of precision or freestyle the pilot prefers. To perform properly without being too pitch
sensitive, you must not go too aft on the CG. We recommends an initial CG setting of
92-
108mm(3.6-4.25inches)
behind the leading edge of the wing at the root. More experienced
pilots may want to set the CG further aft for more 3D capability. Varying weights of motor and
radio gear will dictate how you should install each.
Note: The best way to check your balance is to trim for level flight at about 1/2 to 3/4 throttle
and then roll inverted. The aircraft should maintain level flight with very little to no down
