FUTABA SkyLeaf BP Instruction Manual page 28

R/c model aerobatic biplane
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C.G. Position
● With the wing attached to the fuselage, all
parts of the model installed (ready fly) and
installed battery.
5.1 in (130 mm)
● With the wings level, have an assistant help
you lift the model by the propeller shaft and
the bottom of the fuselage under the tail.
If one wing always drops when you lift the
model, it means that side is heavy. Balance
the model by adding weight to the other
wing tip.
Do not fly before confirming the
correct location of the C.G.
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Adjustment of side thrust
● Flight and adjust the side thrust. If drift is a concern, adjust the side thrust with the washer in the mount.
● Always drift to the left,
i n c r e a s e t h e r i g h t s i d e
thrust.
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● If the tail drops, the model is "tail heavy" and the battery and/or receiver must
be shifted forward or weight must be added to the nose to balance. If the nose
drops, the model is "nose heavy" and the battery and/or receiver must be shifted
aft or weight must be added to the tail to
balance.
● Vertical climb with full power after trim adjustment.
● If you found it necessary
to add any weight, recheck
the C.G. after the ballast
weight has been installed.
! Flight setting
when there is
no wind.
● Always turn to the right,
dec reas e th e r ight s i de
thrust.

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