http://www.valuehobby.com/
31
Section 12: Setting CG and Control Throws
Recommended CG
For the first flights, the recommended Center of Gravity location is 165mm behind the leading
edge of the wing against the fuselage. Use the battery pack, moving it forward or backward, to
achieve the correct balance.
Control throws
For the AILERONS we recommend the following throws:
High rate: 40° left & right
Normal flight: D/R: 30% Expo: 20%
Snap: D/R: 100% Expo: 90%
Spin & 3D: D/R: 100% Expo: 90%
For the ELEVATOR we recommend the following throws:
High rate: 40° up & down
Normal flight: D/R: 30% Expo: 30%
Snap: D/R: 40% Expo: 50%
Spin & 3D: D/R: 100% Expo: 95%
For the RUDDER we recommend the following throws:
High rate: 40° left & right
Normal flight: D/R: 40% Expo: 60%
Snap: D/R: 50% Expo: 70%
Spin & 3D: D/R: 100% Expo: 90%
Note: that Futaba and Hitec radios require NEGATIVE exponential, while JR and Spektrum
use POSITIVE exponential.
Range test your radio
step1. Before fly, be sure to range check your radio as manufacturer’s instruction
manual of your radio-system recommand.
step2.
Double-check all controls (aileron, elevator, rudder and throttle) move in the
correct direction.
step3. Be sure that your LiPO battery is fully charged.