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Aileron throw measured in degrees at widest
point of the aileron.
Control Throw Deflection Table
Low
Rate High
Rate
Aileron
2 1/2” or 20
˚
up
3 7/8” or 30
˚
up
2 1/2” or 20
˚
down
3 7/8” or 30
˚
down
Rudder
2”
left
3 1/2” left
2”
right
3 1/2” right
Elevator
1 1/4” or 12
˚
up
2 ” or 18
˚
up
1 1/2” or 14
˚
down
2 1/4” or 20
˚
down
More down elevator throw is recommended to
give the pilot the same stick feel in either
upright or inverted flight.
For 3D flying use the following throws:
3D
Rate
Aileron
4 1/4” or 35
˚
up
4 1/4” or 35
˚
down
Rudder
4”
left
4”
right
Full rudder deflection is typically
recommended for all out 3D
Elevator
4 1/2” or 45
˚
up
4 1/2” or 45
˚
down
Recommend Expediential:
15% expediential on low rates
30% expediential on high rates
60% expediential on 3D rates
Use the given rates as a starting point. Then
adjust rates from there to suit your own flying
style.