All contents copyright 2014, GoldWing RC Version 2.0, Feb 2014
FINAL RADIO SYSTEM INSTALLATION
Whether you use 72 MHz systems or the newer 2.4 GHz systems, correct radio installation and care is vital to
the safe and reliable operation of your aircraft. Follow the manufacturer’s instruction for installation guidance
of receivers and batteries paying attention to factors such as vibration isolation, adequate cooling, and
clearances.
1.
Mount your receiver(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.
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.
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.
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.
5.
Check all radio programming and control surface operations thoroughly before your initial flight.
Check your radio range according to the radio manufacturer’s instructions both with the engine off and
running.
Balancing and Pre-Flight Checks
Most state of the art aerobatic aircraft allow for a wide margin for balancing depending on what level of
precision or freestyle flying the pilot prefers. To perform properly without being too pitch sensitive, you must
not go too aft on the CG. GoldWing RC recommends an initial CG setting of 136-158mm (5.4-6.2inches)
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 engines and radio gear will dictate how you should install
each. The batteries can easily be located pretty much anywhere in the fuselage. For those using a heavy
engine, servo cutouts are provided in the rear of the fuselage for the rudder servos. These options should
allow you to balance the model without adding any weight.
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 elevator input. If the aircraft
