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Preflight at the Field
Control Throws and Center of Gravity
The following control throws offer a good place to start
with your first flights. We recommend only one rate
setting for the Texan. As you become more familiar with
the handling of your model, you may wish to add a
second rate setting.
Recommended Control Throws
Aileron
5/16" up, 5/16" down
Elevator
7/8" up, 7/8" down
Rudder
1" right and left
Recommended CG Location
An important part of preparing the aircraft for flight is
properly balancing the model. This is especially important
when various engines are mounted.
Caution: Do not inadvertently skip this step!
The recommended Center of Gravity (C.G.) location for
the AT-6 Texan 60 is 4
3
⁄
4
" behind the leading edge of the
wing. If necessary, move the battery pack or add weight to
either the nose or the tail until the correct balance is
achieved. Stick-on weights are available at your local
hobby shop and work well for this purpose.
Range Test Your Radio
Step 1
Before each flying session, range-check your radio. This
is accomplished by turning on your transmitter with the
antenna collapsed. Turn on the radio in your airplane.
With your airplane on the ground, you should be able to
walk 30 paces away from your airplane and still have
complete control of all functions. If not, don’t attempt to
fly! Have your radio equipment checked out by the
manufacturer.
Adjusting your Engine
Step 1
Completely read the instructions included with your
engine and follow the recommended break-in procedure.
Step 2
At the field, adjust the engine to a slightly rich setting at
full throttle and adjust the idle and low-speed needle so
that a consistent idle is achieved.
Step 3
Before you fly, be sure that your engine idles reliably,
transitions, and runs at all throttle settings. Only when
this is achieved should any plane be considered ready
for flight.
Step 2
Double-check that all controls (aileron, elevator, throttle,
rudder) move in the correct direction.
Step 3
Before you fly, be sure that your batteries are fully charged
per the instructions included with your radio.