Hangar 9 CAP 232 - Section 18: Balancing the CAP 232; Section 19: Control Throw Recommendations

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An important part of preparing the aircraft for flight is properly
balancing the model. Don’t inadvertently neglect this step. The
recommended C.G. (Center of Gravity) location for the first
flights with the CAP 232 is 5-5/8′′ from the leading edge of the
wing, measured at the fuselage.
If necessary, add weight to either the tail or nose until the correct
balance is achieved. Stick-on weights are available at your local
hobby shop and work well for this purpose.
Section 18: Balancing the CAP 232
Section 19: Control Throw Recommendations
The following control throws offer a good place to start with for
you first flights. If only one rate is available on your radio, set up
the control throws for low rate for the first flights, then increase
the throws to your liking.
The 3D rates allow the CAP to perform the new generation of
aerobatic maneuvers, such as waterfalls, elevators and harriers.
However, they also make the model very sensitive. It’s
recommended that the 3D rates be tried only after becoming
familiar with your CAP. When using 3D rates, use 65% expo on
elevators to keep the model controllable. Also, be sure that
adequate mechanical advantage is maintained when adjusting
the elevator linkages for 3D rates, or flutter can occur.
Aileron Low Rate High Rate 3-D Rate
Up Down Up Down Up Down
measured furthest inboard:
1
/
2
′′
7
/
16
′′
3
/
4
′′
5
/
8
′′
3
/
4
′′
5
/
8
′′
Elevator Up Down Up Down Up Down
measured furthest inboard: 1
1
/
8
′′ 1
1
/
8
′′ 1
3
/
4
′′ 1
3
/
4
′′ 4′′ 4′′
Rudder
measured at the bottom Right/Left Right/Left Right/Left
of the rudder: 3′′ 4
1
/
2
′′ 4
1
/
2
′′