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7.
All radio control and power system wiring must be kept safely out of the way of the
mechanism for the mains and nose retracts.
8.
For best access to the easy links and servo arms, we recommend setup of the retract linkages
before attaching the front and rear portions of the fuselage.
9.
Guiding the wires through the wing panels is most easily done if all wires are taped together
before inserting them into the plastic tubes preinstalled in the wing panels.
VI. SETUP & ADJUSTMENTS
1.
Center of gravity (CG):
For your initial flights we recommend your C-130 should balance when
lifted approx. 2
3/8
- to 3-inches behind the leading edge of the wing next to the fuselage.
2. Servo end-point adjustments: If you are using a Computer Radio, for initial flights we
recommend using your transmitter to add some ‘exponential’ to soften the control throws
around center.
Control Surface
Recommended Initial Deflection
Elevators .............................................................. +
5/8
inch (15 mm) up and down from center
Rudder .................................................................. +2
1/4
inches (57 mm) left and right from center
Ailerons ................................................................ +
3/4
-inch (2 cm) up and down from center
3. Check the Mylar covering material’s joints and surfaces. If necessary, carefully use an iron on
medium heat to secure the edges and to tighten any loosened areas. Recheck and retighten from
time to time; be careful to not apply too much heat as you secure edges or tighten the Mylar. If
any trim becomes loosened, press it down and/or apply clear tape. Never apply heat to any trim,
insignia, marking or plastic part.
4. Ensure the propellers are securely attached to your motors and that they remain undamaged
and correctly balanced.
5. As with all radio-controlled model airplanes, your C-130 “Fat Albert” must pass the radio-range
ground check recommended by your radio’s manufacturer or you may not fly safely.
VII. STORAGE, FIELD SETUP & PREFLIGHT CHECKS
1.
Preparation for Transport & Field Setup:
a)
To remove the wing panels from
the center section, unscrew, lift
out and set aside the bolts holding
the composite retainers at the
bottom of the wing’s center
section.
Remove these same sorts of bolts
at each side of the tail if you wish
to remove the horizontal
stabilizers from the fuselage.
b)
Gently slide the left- and right-side wing panels (and
horizontal stabilizers, if being removed) away from the center section (and tail section, if
the horizontal stabilizers are also being removed), then disconnect the motor and aileron
(and elevator) servo connections.
c)
Reverse the above procedure to prepare for flight: Guide the wing (and horizontal stab)
panels back onto their spars, reconnect the motor and aileron servo leads, slide the wing
(and horizontal stab) panels against the wing’s center section (and the fuselage’s tail) and
re-install the retaining bolts.
