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The picture shows the underside of the fuselage with the LiPo flight battery installed,
and the G 3.5 plugs and sockets connected. Push all the cable into the battery com-
partment, then close the plastic hatch cover and lock it.
Please remember that connecting the G 3.5 plugs and sockets, as shown in the
photo, switches the receiving system on; from this moment, unforeseen cir-
cumstances could cause the motor to burst into life: serious injury hazard. For
this reason you should never touch the propeller once the G 3.5 plugs and
sockets are connected, and keep it well clear of all other objects.
Control surface travels
The model is designed to produce the correct control surface deflections when servo
travel is set to the default value of about 100%. The actual values are as follows, in
each case measured at the trailing edge and inboard end of the control surface: rud-
der about 25 mm right and left, elevator about 10 mm up and down, ailerons about
10 mm up and 10 mm down.
Alternative Sport wing
Once you have gathered some initial experience flying the HoTT BADGER, you can
consider upgrading the model by fitting the Sport wing, which is also supplied in the
set. The model flies faster and is much more manoeuvrable with the alternative wing;
this makes it more suitable for aerobatics. Please note that the pack does not include
a second set of aileron servos and control surface linkages; these parts have to be
removed from the standard wing beforehand. The method of retaining the wing is
exactly the same, as is the need to check that the wing is properly secured before
each flight.
Centre of Gravity range
The HoTT BADGER should balance at a point between 60 and 70 mm aft of the root
leading edge of the wing. If you have fitted the recommended LiPo battery, the CG
will automatically be in this range without the need for ballast. It is a good idea to
check the model’s CG by supporting it under the wing on two fingertips at the recom-
mended point: the aircraft should now balance level.
Note: if the CG is at the 60 mm point, the elevator will need to be trimmed up by
about 3 mm for level flight.
