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Required Parts
• Transmitter
• Assembled airframe
Required Tools and Adhesives
• Ruler
The control throws from the factory are
preset in the transmitter. This section
has been provided in case any servos or
control surfaces are replaced so the control
throws can be checked at a later date.
Rudder Throw
Use a ruler to check the amount of throw for the rudder.
Move the rudder stick fully and check the measurements.
Adjust the radio as necessary following the instructions
provided with the radio to achieve the following
measurement. The throw will measure:
Low Rate:
1/2-inch (13mm) (11 degrees)
High Rate:
7/8-inch (22mm) (20 degrees)
The throw is measured in both the right and left directions
as shown below.
Low Rate: 1/2-inch (13mm) (11 degrees)
Low Rate: 1/2-inch (13mm) (11 degrees)
High Rate: 7/8-inch (22mm) (20 degrees)
High Rate: 7/8-inch (22mm) (20 degrees)
Note
: The rudder throw is measured
at the bottom of the rudder.
Aileron Throw
Use a ruler to check the amount of throw for the aileron.
Move the aileron stick fully and check the measurements.
Adjust the radio as necessary following the instructions
provided with the radio to achieve the following
measurement. The throw will measure:
Low Rate:
1/4-inch (6mm) (8 degrees)
High Rate:
3/8-inch (10mm) (14 degrees)
The throw is measured in both the up and down directions
as shown below.
Low Rate: 1/4-inch (6mm) (8 degrees)
Low Rate: 1/4-inch (6mm) (8 degrees)
High Rate: 3/8-inch (10mm) (14 degrees)
High Rate: 3/8-inch (10mm) (14 degrees)
elevator Throw
Use a ruler to check the amount of throw for the elevator.
Move the elevator stick fully and check the measurements.
Adjust the radio as necessary following the instructions
provided with the radio to achieve the following
measurement. The throw will measure:
Low Rate:
5/16-inch (8mm) (10 degrees)
High Rate:
1/2-inch (13mm) (16 degrees)
The throw is measured in both the up and down directions
as shown below.
Low Rate: 5/16-inch (8mm) (10 degrees)
Low Rate: 5/16-inch (8mm) (10 degrees)
High Rate: 1/2-inch (13mm) (16 degrees)
High Rate: 1/2-inch (13mm) (16 degrees)
Section 16: Setting the Control Throws
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