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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 (CG) range for the
FuntanaX 50 is 5
1
/
16
"–5
11
/
16
" (129mm–144mm) behind
the leading edge of the wing measured at the fuselage
sides. 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.
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 FuntanaX 50. As you become more familiar
with the handling of your model, you may wish to add a
second rate setting.
Low Rates:
Aileron
3/4"
(19mm) (9°)
up
5/8"
(16mm) (6°)
down
Elevator 7/8"
(23mm) (11°) up
7/8"
(23mm) (11°) down
Rudder
2"
(51mm) (25°) left
2"
(51mm) (25°) right
3D Rates:
Aileron
2
1
/
8
" (54mm) (27°) up
1
7
/
8
" (48mm) (23°) down
Elevator 2
5
/
8
" (67mm) (40°) up
2
5
/
8
" (67mm) (40°) down
Rudder
3
7
/
8
" (98mm) (45°) left
3
7
/
8
" (98mm) (45°) right
Note
: Control throws are measured at
the widest part of the elevator, rudder,
and aileron unless noted otherwise.
Once the control throws have been set, slide
the clevis retainers on each clevis to prevent
them from opening during flight.
Recommended Control Throws