Balance; Control Throws - THUNDER TIGER Piper J-3 Cub Assembly Manual

WING STRUT ATTACHMENT
Bend the mount plates that attach to the wing at a 25-degree angle
so that they are flush with the surface of the wing (Photo 100).
Photo 100
Place the strut on the wing locating the hardwood mounting
blocks. Drill a 5/64" (2mm) hole at each mounting plate (Photo 101).
Photo 101
Secure the wing strut with 2 M3x8 wood screws (Photo 102).
Photo 102
Place the wing strut on the fuselage directly behind the landing
gear fairing. Mark the position and drill a 5/64" (2mm) hole. Secure
the strut using a M3x8 wood screw (Photo 103).
Photo 103
Repeat the above sequence of steps for the other wing strut.
Apply decals as desired to finish your model.
Center of Gravity location should be between 4 and 4-1/2" back from
the leading edge of the wing. Flying will determine the final balance
point for your particular model.

CONTROL THROWS

Make sure that all control surfaces move in the proper direction.
Set the control surface throws as indicated for the initial flights.
These may be altered later for personal preference.
Elevator: Hi Rate:
Low Rate:
Rudder: Hi Rate:
Low Rate:
Aileron: Hi Rate:
Low Rate:
Prior to the first flight ensure that all batteries are properly charged,
that controls all move in the proper direction, and that a thorough
range check is made with and without the engine running.
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BALANCE

1-1/4" up, 1-1/4" down
3/4" up, 3/4" down
Full deflection left and right not
to interfere with elevators
1" left, 1" right
1" up, 3/4" down
3/4" up, 1/2" down