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E-flite Leader 480 ARF Assembly Manual
5. Use a hobby knife and #11 blade to remove
the covering from the canopy. Test fit the pilot into
the canopy. It may be necessary to lightly sand to
opening to fit the pilot.
6. Once satisfied with the fit, use medium CA to glue
the pilot in the canopy. Apply the glue to the stiffeners
to keep the pilot in the canopy.
Center of Gravity
Required parts
Assembled airframe
Required Tools and Adhesives
Felt-tipped pen
Ruler
Phillips screwdriver: #2
Balancing stand (optional)
An important part of preparing the aircraft for flight is
properly balancing the model.
CAUTION
:
Do not inadvertently skip this step or
property damage and injury could occur.
1. Assemble your model in preparation for flight,
making sure the wing is on securely and the motor
battery is installed as instructed in this manual.
2. The recommended Center of Gravity (CG)
location for your model is 3
3
/
8
to 3
3
/
4
inches (85
to 95mm) back from the leading edge of the wing
as shown with the battery pack installed. Mark the
location of the CG on the top of the wing with a
felt-tipped pen.
3. When balancing your model, support the plane
inverted at the marks made on the top of the wing
with your fingers or a commercially available
balancing stand. This is the correct balance point
for your model. Make sure your model is assembled
and ready for flight before balancing.
Balancing Stand
Adjust the motor battery as necessary so the model is
level or slightly nose down. This is the correct balance
point for your model. You should find the CG to be
very close with the battery installed as shown in this
manual. Mark the location of the battery on the battery
tray using a felt-tipped pen so it can be returned to this
position if it is removed from your model.
After the first flights, the CG position can be adjusted
for your personal preference.
