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If you wish, you can
install the pre-
covered and folded
black cockpit floor
and the optional pilot.
Slip the floor into the
cockpit with the wider
side toward the front.
Carefully work it
around so that it lies
flat on top of the side
frames. (Yes, it can
be done.) Once the
pilot is installed, it will
stay in place without
gluing. We chose to
use Velcro (not included) to hold the pilot in place.
Install your receiver and a battery (Do not install a propeller yet.) and center all of the
servos . Adjust the clevises on the ailerons, rudder and elevators so that all of the
control surfaces are centered.
Set the
initial control travels
as follows: (Measured at the widest point of the control
surface.)
High Rate
Low Rate
Ailerons (with differential)
1" up 1/2" down
80%
Ailerons (without differential)
3/4" up 3/4" down
80%
Elevator
1" up 1" down
70%
Rudder
1 1/2" left and right
70%
If you use exponential, add 20% on the high rates.
Set the rudder-to-aileron mix at +15%.
Install the propeller and set the
Balance Point (C/G) at 4 inches
behind the leading
edge, at the center of the upper wing, with the stabilizer level to the ground.
PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS
1.
Make certain that all screws, clevises and other connections throughout the air frame are secure.
2.
Double-check the control travel directions of the throttle, ailerons, elevator and rudder.
3.
As with all radio-controlled model airplanes, this model must pass the radio range ground check recommended
by your radio’s manufacturer, or you may not safely fly.
4.
Get into the habit of turning on your transmitter and moving the throttle to minimum before plugging in your
battery, and operate your electric power system according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
