o
All control surfaces move in the correct sense i.e. moving the rudder stick left moves the
rudder to the left.
o
All control surface hinges are secure i.e. you can't pull the control surface away from its
respective flying surface.
o
The motor power works correctly, and stops when you want it to.
o
Check Motor vibration
o
Check CG
o
Do a Range Check
o
Check battery voltage
o
Check for wind direction and conditions.
Appendix 3 Trimming guide.
1. 1) Trim in calm conditions.
2. 2) Make multiple tests before making adjustments.
3. 3) If changes are made, go over previous steps and verify or readjust as necessary.
To Test
For
Test Procedure
Observations
Adjustment
1. Control
neutrals
Fly model straight and
level
Adjust the transmitter
trims for hands off
straight and level flight
Adjust clevises to center
transmitter trims
2. Control
throws
Fly model and apply full
deflection of each control
in turn
Check the response of
each control
*Aileron Hi-rate: 3 rolls in 4
seconds.
*Lo-rate: 3 rolls in 6 seconds.
*Elevator Hi-rate: to give smooth
square corner.
*Lo-rate: to give a loop of
approx. 130' dia..
*Rudder Hi-rate: approx. 30-35
degrees for stall turns.
*Lo-rate to maintain knife edge
flight.
3.
Decalage
Power off vertical dive.
Release controls when
model is vertical (elevator
must be neutral).
A. Does the model
continue straight down?
B. Does the model start to
pull out (nose up) ?
C. Does the model start to
tuck in (nose down)?
A. No adjustment
B. Reduce incidence
C. Increase incidence
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