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3. Mount the wing on the fuselage with four rubber bands.
Lift the model on both sides of the fuselage with your fingertips
between the lines you marked on the bottom of the wing.
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4. If the fuselage will rest level with your fingertips anywhere
between the lines, the C.G. is correct. If the tail is low even
when your fingertips are on the aft lines, the plane is tail heavy
and will require nose-weight to balance. If the nose is low even
when your fingertips are on the forward lines, the plane is nose
heavy and will require tail-weight. The SuperStar will probably
balance “out of the box” without the requirement for additional
ballast. However, if the model does require weight to get it to
balance, do not be concerned. Many models require additional
weight to balance so they will fly correctly!
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5. If additional weight is required to balance the plane,
purchase Great Planes Self-Adhesive Lead Weights
(GPMQ4485). The weight is segmented in 1/4 oz [7g]
increments and is easy to work with. If adding weight to the tail,
attach it to the left side of the fuselage (opposite the muffler)
under the stab. If adding weight to the nose, attach it to the
inside of the fuselage side next to the engine.
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6. If you found it necessary to add weight, recheck the C.G.
after adding the weight.
Check List
Charge the Batteries
If you haven’t already done so, refer to the instruction manual
that came with your radio control system and charge the
batteries in the plane and in the transmitter. This should always
be done overnight the night before you go flying.
Gather Your Tools
In addition to the equipment required to fuel and start the
engine mentioned near the beginning of the manual, you
should start a collection of tools that may be required for
adjustments and maintenance at the flying field. Following is a
list of the most important items.
Tools:
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Medium (#1) Phillips screwdriver
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Large (#2) Phillips screwdriver
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5/16" (or 8mm) Socket wrench (for glow plug)
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10mm Wrench or crescent wrench (for propeller nut)
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Pliers
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Hobby knife
Now it’s time to do a final check before taking the model to
the field. Take the time now to do these checks and make
certain your model is ready to fly.
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1. Make sure the screws on all the wheel collars are fully
tightened.
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2. Be certain all the nylon clevises have silicone
retainers.
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3. Make certain the screws that hold on the servo arms
are present and tight.
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4. Make certain the elevator, rudder and ailerons
respond in the correct directions.
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5. Make sure the rubber bands that hold the wing are in
good condition.
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6. Make certain the propeller nut is fully tightened.
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7. Make certain you have balanced the model according
to the instructions.
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8. Make sure the battery and receiver are securely
mounted and protected with R/C foam rubber.
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9. Make certain you have filled out the I.D. card on page
23 and placed it inside the model.
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