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Note:
We recommend that you have your instructor help you
with the set up of your radio system.
CHECK THE CONTROL DIRECTIONS
1. Turn on the transmitter and then the receiver. Standing
behind the plane, make the following movements with the
transmitter and observe the control surfaces:
If any of the servo movements are wrong, reverse the servo
direction with the
servo reversing switches
on the
transmitter.
ADJUST THE THROTTLE
2. For added
safety
and
convenience
, the throttle should be
set up so that the engine can be stopped using the throttle
trim. To do this, loosen the pushrod connector screw and move
the throttle pushrod so that the carburetor is completely
closed
with the throttle stick and trim lever on the transmitter
fully
back
. (
Note:
If the carburetor does not fully close, adjust
the idle
stop screw
on the carburetor until it will.) Next, tighten
the screw on the pushrod connector. Test the trim lever by
advancing it to full. This will be a
fast idle position
with the
carburetor barrel open slightly (about 1/32" or .8mm).
Now move the throttle stick forward to full. Make sure that the
carburetor barrel opens
all the way
. (See sketch.) If it doesn't
open far enough or opens too far (bending the rod) move the
pushrod connector in or out on the servo arm and/or the
carburetor arm to gain or reduce movement. The throw will be
correct when the carburetor barrel will stop fully open at the
same time the throttle stick reaches full. With the throttle set
up properly, you should be able to run the engine with the trim
lever set midway to the full position (adjusted for a smooth but
slow idle). Then when it is time to stop the engine, simply pull
back on the trim to close the carburetor and the engine will
stop running.
ADJUST THE NOSE WHEEL
3. With the radio system on, adjust the steering pushrod at the
rudder servo, so that the nose wheel is straight. Tighten the
screw on the brass connector.
ADJUST THE CONTROL THROWS
4. Check the movement of the control surfaces. Use a ruler to
match our measurements listed below. If your radio features
dual rates, set up both the high and low rates following the
radio system's instructions. If your radio does not have dual
rates, set up the plane using low rates first and increase the
throws as you get familiar with the plane.
Low Rate
High Rate
Aileron
1/2" (13mm) up
5/8" (16mm) up
1/2" (13mm) down
5/8" (16mm) down
Elevator
3/8" (10mm) up
1/2" (13mm) up
3/8" (10mm) down
1/2" (13mm) down
Rudder
1" (25mm) left
Same as low rate
1" (25mm) right
Same as low rate
These are the suggested deflections from center.
4-CHANNEL
TRANSMITTER
4-CHANNEL
TRANSMITTER
4-CHANNEL
TRANSMITTER
4-CHANNEL RADIO SET-UP
(STANDARD MODE 2)
TRANSMITTER
4-CHANNEL
ELEVATOR MOVES UP
RIGHT AILERON MOVES UP
LEFT AILERON MOVES DOWN
RUDDER MOVES RIGHT
FRONT WHEEL MOVES RIGHT
CARBURETOR WIDE OPEN
RADIO SYSTEM SET-UP
Open Slightly (Idle)
Barrel Fully Open
SECTION 4
SECTION 4
Preparing For Flight
