Aligning empennage and
wings
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Throws, center of gravity and flying
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Control surface throws
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El/ 15 mm
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/ 60 mm
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Flaps 70-90 degrees
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Thermals: flaps 2 mm down
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Speed: flaps 2 mm upwards
Center of Gravity (CG):
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The CG is 87 to 90 mm behind the leading edge. For the first few flights we
recommend setting the CG to 87 mm. For higher performance, the CG may be set to
90 mm. Move the flight battery as needed to adjust CG. Optionally trim weight can be
used.
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Charge all batteries before flying. The recommended flight battery will give up to one
hour flight time with no thermals.
WARNING:
Land before battery voltage gets too low.
Flying:
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Test the model initially by throwing it into the wind. Trim to make sure that it flies
properly. Once the gliding testing is done and everything is okay the motor can be
used.
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When using the motor sometimes it is necessary to use down elevator. This can be
trimmed out by using a mix/launch mode on the radio to compensate.
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Flaps can be used for a rapid descent from a height.
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With extended flaps, down elevator must be used. A mix can be programmed into the
radio for this. With the stated flight weight and with correct flap/aileron settings and
mixes it is possible to do steep descents without excessive airspeed.
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Shortly before landing retract the flaps to avoid possible damage to the servo gears.
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Have fun while building and flying.
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