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) 1. Neutral
elevon is 2 mm
up at the inner
edge.
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) 2. Right stick should make the right elevon
move up and the left elevon move down.
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) 3. Forward stick should make both elevons
move down.
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) 4. If the controls do not work in the proper
direction, check your radio's servo reversing.
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) 5. For your first flight, set the control throws
to approximately 5/16 inches up and 5/16 inches
down. Once you have become familiar with the
plane, you may increase the throws to as much
as 9/16 inches. If you have a computer radio,
increase the aileron travel first. The elevator
will be sensitive enough at 5/16 inches for most
manuevers.
Throw the Mirage with the wings level (from
right to left.) The fuselage should be level to
the ground. The model should be thrown with
the motor off. Immediately after launch, apply
power and maintain level flight for 40-60 feet
to build up airspeed. Launching with the motor
off will help prevent the propeller from strik-
ing your hand causing serious injury.
Always launch into the wing and do not fly in
high winds. For your first flights, fly the Mi-
rage in calm weather to prevent accidents until
you become familiar with the model.
Radio Set-up and Control Throws
Elevon is
up 1-2 mm
for level
flight.
Position elevator trim in the neutral
position. Then adjust the linkage to
bring the elevon up 1-2 mm
Launching
ok
Hold Plane Level
Trimming for Best Performance
Fine tuning the balance point (CG) and elevon
neutral point will result in better, more predict-
able flight characteristics.
To trim the Mirage, bring the plane into level
flight from a shallow dive.
During the level flight portion, watch the plane.
If it climbs, try reducing the amount of “up”
elevon. If you have little or no “up” elevon, try
moving the battery back 1/4 inch.
If the Mirage dives, increase the amount of “up”
elevon. If you have more than 2mm up elevon,
move the battery pack forward 1/4 inch.
This procedure will decrease drag and keep
the pitch sensitivity “in the envelope.”
If it climbs, reduce the up elevon
If it dives, increase the up elevon
Choosing to Fly and Pre-Flight Check
Do not fly near powerlines, obstacles, or around
people. The Mirage is not a toy and can cause
harm or injury.
Do not fly if it is windy. Pick a calm day for your
first flights. Attach a 8 inch long, by 1 inch wide
piece of ribbon to your antenna with string. If the
wind blows it out more than 45 degrees from the
antenna, the wind is blowing too hard.
Properly charge your transmitter and flight batter-
ies. Weak batteries cause crashes.
Double check control movement direction and
throws.
Range test the radio before your first flight. Per-
form power-on range tests before your first flight.
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