Pre Flight Checks
Check Center of Gravity (CG) location
Prepare the plane for flight (install/plug in the battery) and then check the CG is ~ 20 mm (3/4") in front
of the wing spar (which should be ~ 75
– 90 mm from the LE of the wing at the edge of the horizontal
fuse).
Control Directions
The usual pre flight checks should be followed such as:
1. Pulling the
elevator
stick
down
on the Tx equates to the elevator surface going
UP
.
2. Moving the
aileron
stick to the
right
makes the
right
aileron go
UP
.
3. Moving the
rudder
stick
right
makes the rudder move
RIGHT
.
Motor Direction
Also, ensure that your motor is turning the correct way. When looking at the plane from the front the
prop should spin counter-clockwise. Also, the propeller should be on such that you can read the text on
the front of it. In this configuration your motor and prop are correct. If something is not right fix it by
ensuring t
he prop is on right and/or with the help of your speed controller’s (ESC) manual. ESC’s can
be programmed with your transmitter fairly easily.
Or if it’s turning the wrong way, just swap two of the
3 motor wires between the motor and ESC.
Motor Direction
– Tail Rotor
The tail rotor motor direction of spin is not critical; however, it must cause thrust to follow the rudder
movement.
If you move the rudder to the left the tail rotor should blow air to the left and cause the tail to
swing right.
If you move the rudder to the right the tail rotor should blow air to the right and cause the tail to
swing to the left.
If the opposite is happening simple switch any two of the three motor wires going to the tail ESC.
Warning: Do NOT simply reverse the channel in your transmitter. This will cause your subtrims
to get messed up and could lead to the motor spinning with the prop on when you're not
expecting it!
Maiden Flight
Start the first flight with the tail motor disarmed. Fly it around and get used to it before arming the tail
rotor.
If you’re new to flying - have someone ELSE trim it out for you and/or have them buddy-box with you
until you get the hang of things. Though the Super Honey Hawk is not a beginner plane, it can be
configured (with D/R & Expo) to be quite docile. It is quite durable too and can be fixed with a dab of
