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P47 Thunderbolt Instruction Manual
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43. Elevator is controlled by the elevator stick.
Check that the direction and distance of
movement is correct.
44. Stick toward the bottom of the transmitter
the elevator should move up. When moved
toward the top of the transmitter the elevator
should move down.
45. Adjust the position of the pushrod to get
approx. 1/2” (13mm) in each direction.
46. Rudder and Tailwheel are controlled by the
rudder stick. Check that the direction and
distance of movement is correct.
47. If the direction is incorrect, switch the
servo-reversing switch on the front of the
transmitter.
48. Adjust the position of the pushrod to get
approx. 3/4” (19mm) movement in each
direction measured at the trailing edge.
49. Ailerons are controlled by the aileron stick.
Check that the direction and distance of
movement are correct.
50. If the direction is incorrect, switch the
servo reversing switch on the front of the
transmitter.
51. Adjust the position of the pushrod to get
approx. 5/8” (16mm) movement in each
direction measured at the trailing edge
52. The CG (Center of Gravity) for the P-47 is
located 2-1/2” to 2-7/8” (63-72mm) behind the
leading edge of the main wing at the root of
the wing.
53. Check the CG location by balancing the model
upside down on your fingertips. The model
should be aprox level with your fingertips at
the indicated distance.
