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The ON / OFF switch for the receiving system is installed in the right-hand fuselage
side.
Balancing the PIPER CHEROKEE
The completely equipped model, with the fueltank empty (or the flight packs fitted),
should balance level at a point about 95 - 100 mm aft of the wing root leading edge,
ideally with the nose inclined slightly down. It is easier to balance the Cherokee when
it is held inverted. If necessary, adjust the position of the receiver batteries until the
model balances at the stated point. Before flying the aircraft, set the transmitter trims
to centre and ensure that all the control surfaces are also exactly at centre (neutral).
Control surface travels for normal flying
Ailerons
30 mm up, 15 mm down
Elevator
25 mm up and down
Rudder
45 mm right and left
Landing flaps
take-off
12 mm down
landing
60 mm down
We recommend that you set 30% Exponential values at the transmitter.
Important:
When fitting and adjusting the various linkages you should ensure that they move
freely, without binding, are able to move to their full extent - including trim travel - and
are not obstructed mechanically at any point.
When you move the rudder stick to the right, the rudder should also deflect to the
right (left stick: left rudder). Pull the elevator stick back towards you, and both eleva-
tors must deflect up (stick forward: elevator down). If you move the aileron stick to the
right, the right aileron should rise, the left aileron fall. When you move the throttle
stick forward, the engine should run at full power; pull the throttle stick back, and the
engine should idle. Move the trim right back to its end-point, and the engine should
reliably stop. The landing flaps are best assigned to a three-position switch.
All that remains is for all of us to wish you many hours of pleasure flying your
PIPER
CHEROKEE
.
Yours - the team !
