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Use a balsa knife to trim back the front locating tongue of the
canopy at the marked point to clear the receiver battery. Further
trimming may be required. Fit the canopy on the fuselage.
Fig. 16
Setting the control surface travels
The control surface travels must be set correctly to ensure that
the model has harmonious, well-balanced control responses.
The travels are measured at the widest point of each control
surface.
If you are using the MagicMixer the travels are pre-set, and
cannot be adjusted. However, it is still important to check that
the control surfaces move in the correct “sense” (direction rela-
tive to stick movement).
Move the rudder stick on the transmitter to the right, and the
model’s control surfaces should respond in the following way:
- Rudder deflects to the right ;
- Right aileron deflects up (large movement);
- Left aileron deflects down (small movement).
If the control surfaces move in the wrong direction, the rudder
must be reversed using the servo reverse facility on your
transmitter. If you don’t know how to do this, please refer to the
operating instructions supplied with your RC system.
Aim at obtaining approximately the travels stated below:
Elevator up (stick back) approx. + 13 mm
down (stick forward) approx. - 13 mm
Rudder left and right approx. 20 mm each side of centre
Ailerons up approx. + 20 mm
down approx. - 8 mm
Fig. 23
Spoiler function
(if your transmitter features a suitable mixer)
Spoilers - both ailerons up approx. + 20 mm
Elevator mix with spoiler approx. - 4 mm
Both ailerons can be set to deflect up simultaneously in order
to provide a “spoiler” function, i.e. to shorten the landing
approach. At the same time a small amount of down-elevator
trim must be mixed in to keep the model in a stable attitude.
This can only be achieved if your radio control system features
suitable mixers. If you are not sure of this, read the instructions
supplied with your radio control system. If you wish to use this
function, remove the MagicMixer which is installed in the
fuselage as standard, and connect the servo leads directly to
the receiver.
Gilding the lily - applying the decals
The kit is supplied with a multi-colour decal sheet. Cut out the
individual name placards and emblems and apply them to the
model in the position shown in the kit box illustration, or in another
arrangement which you find pleasing. The canopy can be
coloured black down to the edges using a waterproof felt-tip pen
(e.g. Edding 3000).
You may wish to paint or spray the canopy using matt synthetic
enamel paint. If you wish to do this, we strongly recommend
that you prepare the surface beforehand by applying
MULTIprimer # 60 2700 , as the paint will then adhere to the
plastic more strongly.
Balancing
Like any other aircraft, the EasyGlider / EasyGlider Electric must
be balanced at a particular point in order to achieve stable flying
characteristics. Assemble your model completely, ready to fly.
You can usually obtain the correct CG position by adjusting the
position of the receiver battery or flight battery. If this is not
sufficient, add lead ballast to the nose or tail until the model
balances at the stated point.
The Centre of Gravity (CG) should be about 70 mm from the
leading edge at the wing root, measured either side of the
fuselage. Mark this point on both sides of the fuselage using a
waterproof felt-tip pen.
Support the model at this point on two fingertips, and it should
balance level. Once the correct position is found, mark the
location of the battery inside the model to ensure that it is always
replaced in the same position.
Fig. 24
Preparing for the first flight
For the first flight wait for a day with as little breeze as possible.
The early evening is often a good time.
If this is your first model aircraft, your next step is to ask an
experienced model pilot to help you, as things usually do not go
well if you try to manage on your own. Your local model flying club
should be able to help you find someone, or - failing that - your
nearest model shop may be able to assist you. Our flight
simulator for the PC can also provide valuable experience prior
to your “first real steps” in model flying.
You can download the simulator at no charge from our website
www.multiplex-rc.de . You will also need the matching interface
cable for your MPX transmitter; this is available from model shops
under Order No. # 8 5153.
Be sure to carry out a range check before the first flight.
Just before the flight, charge up the transmitter battery and the
flight pack (or receiver battery) using the recommended
procedures. Ensure that “your” channel is not already in use
before you switch on the transmitter.
Ask your assistant to walk away from the model, holding the
transmitter. The aerial should be fitted but completely collapsed.
Your assistant should operate one of the functions constantly
while you watch the servos. The non-controlled servo should
stay motionless up to a range of about 60 m, and the controlled
one should follow the stick movements smoothly and without
any delay. Please note that this check can only give reliable results
if the radio band is clear of interference, and if no other radio
control transmitters are in use - even on different channels. If the
range check is successful, repeat it
with the motor running
(EasyGlider Electric only). There should be no more than a very
slight reduction in effective radio range with the motor turning.
If you are not sure about anything, please don’t risk a flight. Send
the whole system (including battery, switch harness and servos)
to the Service Department of your RC system manufacturer and
ask them to check it.
The first flight ...
Glider:
A test-glide from shoulder level, directly into wind, will give you
an approximate idea of the model’s “trim”, i.e. whether it is set
up correctly, or whether the control surfaces or transmitter trims
need to be adjusted. If the model swings away to one side,
move the rudder trim slightly in the opposite direction. If the model
banks - one wing lower than the other - apply slight aileron trim
correction.
Hand-towing
This is the classic method of launching a glider to height. Attached
to a suitable length of towline (supplied in the kit), the model is
pulled up by your assistant running into wind; the glider will rise
up the line in a similar fashion to a kite. The towline first needs to
be prepared as follows: tie the towring 52 and the pennant 51 to