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The canopy is fixed to the fuselage using three 2.2 mm Ø pan-head self-tapping
screws on each side. Place the canopy on the fuselage as shown, and check that it
overlaps by an equal amount on both sides. Drill holes for the three retaining screws
on each side, spaced out as shown in the picture, and fit the screws to attach the
canopy. To prevent air creeping under the edges of the canopy in flight, we suggest
that you apply a strip of clear adhesive tape all round the moulding.
The final step is to apply the decals and name placards; we suggest that you arrange
them as shown in the kit box illustration and the photograph on the title page of these
instructions.
Assembling the PIAGGIO P 149 D
To make it easier to connect the aileron and landing flap servos to the receiver, we
recommend that you permanently connect 180 mm long extension leads to the
appropriate receiver sockets (2, 5, 6 and 7). Slide the wings onto the aluminium
joiner tube and fit the four plastic screws to hold them against the fuselage. Don’t
over-tighten the screws: turn them just to the point where the wings make firm
contact with the fuselage.
Connect the aileron and flap servos to the extension leads. Plug the air lines for the
retract system into the appropriate cruciform connectors.
Balancing the PIAGGIO P 149 D
Support the assembled model (fueltank empty) under both wing roots at a point
about 145 - 150 mm aft of the wing root leading edge; this works best if the model is
held inverted. If the CG position is correct, the model will hang level, with the nose
inclined slightly down. If necessary, re-position the receiver battery until this is the
case. All the control surfaces must be exactly at centre when the transmitter sticks
and trims are in the neutral position; check this before the first flight.
Control surface travels for normal flying
Ailerons
25 mm up
25 mm down
Elevators
25 mm up
25 mm down
Rudder
60 mm left 60 mm right
Landing flaps
Take-off
15 mm down
Landing
40 mm down
We recommend that you set 30% exponential on all control surfaces at the
transmitter.
The stated control surface travels are only a recommended starting point; you may
need to adjust them to suit your personal preference and flying style.
Important:
When fitting and adjusting the various linkages you should ensure that they move
freely, without binding, are able to move to their full extent - including trim travel - and
are not obstructed mechanically at any point.