controls respond in the wrong direction, use the servo
reversing in the transmitter to reverse the servos connected
to those controls. Be certain the control surfaces have
remained centered. Adjust if necessary.
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4. To operate or “arm” the motor, follow the instructions
included with your electronic speed control.
Use a Great Planes AccuThrow (or a ruler) to accurately
measure and set the control throw of each control surface as
indicated in the chart that follows. If your radio does not have
dual rates, we recommend setting the throws at the low rate
setting. NOTE: The throws are measured at the widest part
of the elevators, rudder and ailerons.
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1. Drag the edge of a hobby knife along the edge of the
propeller to remove the sharp edges.
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2. Remove the prop washer and screw from the prop
adapter. Install the propeller on the prop adapter and secure
it with the prop washer and screw.
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3. Check the rotation of the prop by switching on the radio
system and arming the ESC. Move the throttle stick to full
power. If the prop is turning the wrong direction (no air
blowing back towards the fuselage), switch the leads
between the motor and the ESC.
Mount the Propeller
IMPORTANT: The Mini Super Sportster EP has been
extensively flown and tested to arrive at the throws at
which it flies best. Flying your model at these throws will
provide you with the greatest chance for successful first
flights. If, after you have become accustomed to the way
the Mini Super Sportster EP flies, you would like to
change the throws to suit your taste, that is fine. However,
too much control throw could make the model difficult to
control, so remember, “more is not always better.”
These are the recommended control surface throws:
High Rate
Low Rate
ELEVATOR:
5/16" [8mm] up
3/16" [5mm] up
5/16" [8mm] down
3/16" [5mm] down
RUDDER:
1" [25mm] right
3/4" [19mm] right
1" [25mm] left
3/4" [19mm] left
AILERONS:
1/4" [6mm] up
1/8" [3mm] up
1/4" [6mm] down
1/8" [3mm] down
Set the Control Throws
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