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fl ying conditions. For contest fl ying, you may want to try the
rear hole as it can help achieve a higher launch. But be careful,
as the sailplane will climb at a steeper angle and be more apt
to “pop-off” the line.
APPLY THE DECALS
1. Use scissors or a sharp hobby knife to cut the decals from
the sheet.
2. Be certain the model is clean and free from oily fi ngerprints
and dust. Prepare a dishpan or small bucket with a mixture
of liquid dish soap and warm water—about one teaspoon of
soap per gallon of water. Submerse the decal in the soap and
water and peel off the paper backing. Note: Even though the
decals have a “sticky-back” and are not the water transfer type,
submersing them in soap & water allows accurate positioning
and reduces air bubbles underneath.
3. Position decal on the model where desired. Holding
the decal down, use a paper towel to wipe most of the
water away.
4. Use a piece of soft balsa or something similar to squeegee
remaining water from under the decal. Apply the canopy trim
on the canopy.
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY
CHECK THE CONTROL DIRECTIONS
1. Turn on the transmitter and receiver and center the trims.
If necessary, remove the servo arms from the servos and
reposition them so they are centered. Reinstall the screws
that hold on the servo arms.
2. With the transmitter and receiver still on, check all the
control surfaces to see if they are centered. If necessary, adjust
the clevises on the pushrods to center the control surfaces.
ELEVATOR
MOVES DOWN
RUDDER
MOVES RIGHT
2-Channel
Radio Set-Up
(Standard Mode 2)
3. Make certain that the control surfaces respond in the
correct direction as shown in the diagram. If any of the controls
respond in the wrong direction, use the servo reversing in the
transmitter to reverse the servos connected to those controls.
Be certain the control surfaces have remained centered. Adjust
if necessary.
SET THE CONTROL THROWS
To ensure a successful fi
rst fl
ight, set up your
Sophisticated Lady according to the control throws
specifi
ed in this manual. The throws have been
determined through actual fl ight testing and accurate
record-keeping, allowing the model to perform in the
manner in which it was intended. If, after you have
become accustomed to the way the Sophisticated Lady
fl ies, you would like to change the throws to suit your
taste, that is fi ne. However, too much control throw could
make the model too responsive and diffi cult to control,
so remember, “more is not always better.”
1. Use an airplane stand or something similar to raise up
the fuselage so the horizontal stab is level.
2. Measure the high rate elevator throw fi rst. Hold a ruler
vertically on your workbench against the trailing edge of the
elevator. Note the measurement on the ruler.
