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Lateral balancing will make the airplane easier to trim and will make it track straighter in the air. It is strongly
recommended.
❑ Install the wing onto the fuselage. Turn the airplane upside down and tie one length of string to the propeller shaft and
one length of string to the tail wheel wire.
❑ With someone helping you, carefully lift the airplane up by the two pieces of string. Watch how the wing reacts. If one
side of the wing drops, that side is heavier than the other. To correct this condition, stick a small piece of self-adhesive lead
weight to the bottom of the lighter wing half (the one that doesn't drop).
❑ Repeat the procedure a couple of more times to double-check your findings. When done properly the wing should stay
level when you lift up the airplane.
SECTION 22: LATERAL BALANCING THE DRAGON LADY 60 ARF
SECTION 23: CONTROL THROWS
We recommend setting up the Dragon Lady 60 ARF using the control throws listed below. These control throws are
suggested for initial test-flying because they will allow the airplane to fly smoother and make it easier to control.
TEST-FLYING
Ailerons: 3/8" Up 3/8" Down
Elevator: 1/2" Up 1/2" Down
Rudder: 3/4" Right 3/4" Left
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When measuring the control throws, measure from the widest point of the control surfaces.
VERY IMPORTANT!
After you are finished adjusting the pushrods and control throws, we strongly suggest cutting 1/4" lengths of the clear tubing
provided and sliding one piece over each clevis. The tubing will prevent the clevises from popping open during flight.
Once you're familiar with the flight characteristics of the airplane, you might want to increase the control throws to the
aerobatic flying settings listed below. These control throws will make the airplane more responsive and allow you to do
most aerobatics with ease.
AEROBATIC FLYING
Ailerons: 5/8" Up 5/8" Down
Elevator: 3/4" Up 3/4" Down
Rudder: 1-1/4" Right 1-1/4" Left
We do not suggest increasing the control throws beyond the recommended Aerobatic Flying settings unless you are a
very proficient flyer. Higher control throws will cause the airplane to be extremely control-sensitive and result in a
possible crash if you are not careful.
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