9. Operating the Model
a) Setting the Centre of Gravity
The model must be set by proper placement of receiver
and/or flight battery (and, if required, by addition of lead)
so that the centre of gravity is approx. 70 mm behind
the nose strip of the wing.
To do so, mark the corresponding centre of gravity
position on the ribs of the wing. From the bottom, hold
the assembled and ready-to-fly model at the measured
positions with your index fingers (or a corresponding
device).
If the centre of gravity is set correctly, the model should
be leaning slightly forward.
Important!
Always measure the centre of gravity with the cabin hood in place.
For the first flights, set the centre of gravity at approx. 75 mm wing depth. The best centre of gravity then can
be reset slowly.
b) Checking the Rudder Deflections
Check the neutral positions of the ailerons as well as for the elevator and rudder for correct work (left = left, etc.) with
the remote control system switch on. When the construction is performed correctly and the transmitter set, the rudders
should have the following deflection values.
Aileron
40 mm upwards
Elevator
40 mm upwards
Side rudder
60 mm to the left
Attention!
The indicated values show the lower and the upper thresholds of the rudder deflections. Adjust the deflections
individually to suit your personal preferences.
Use a computer remote control for your model to comfortably set the values from the transmitter. 30-50%
exponential and dual rate should be set for the first flights. If you are using a normal remote control, the
values are set by repositioning the push rods on the servo arms or the flaps.
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40 mm downwards
40 mm downwards
60 mm to the right
Figure 12