2. Next, carefully apply the decals to the cowl and the turtle deck.
Use the box lid for a reference.
5. Route the antenna through the hole in the fuselage and through
the hole in the tail. Use the plastic retainer and secure the wire
to the tail.
3. Install the spinner back plate, prop, prop washer, prop nut and
spinner with the 2.5 x 12mm S/T screws.
CENTER OF GRAVITY
4. Drill two 1/16" holes for the antenna. Position the first hole in
the left side of the fuselage and the second hole at the top of the
vertical fin.
Measure back 4-1/4" to 4-1/2" from the leading edge of
the wing next to the fuselage. Balance the plane at this
point. If not, add weight to the nose or the tail until it
balances perfectly. See below.
The center of gravity is a very important aspect of
setting up an airplane properly. It will control a large
part of what type of flying characteristics your plane
will have. If it is nose heavy the airplane will try to
dive, and the elevator will be sluggish to respond to
your control inputs. If the plane is tail heavy, it will be
very sensitive to the elevator and possibly
uncontrollable. The center of gravity should be checked
with the fuel tank empty and with radio equipment
installed. The plane should balance within 4-1/4" to
4-1/2" back from the leading edge at the fuselage. If it
does not balance within this range, add weight to the
nose or tail as you need to obtain the proper balance.
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