Install The Cowl & Canopy; Balance Your Model - GREAT PLANES Giles G-202 Instruction Manual

We recommend the following control surface throws:
Note: The throws are measured at the widest part of the
elevators, rudder, and ailerons. Adjust the position of the
pushrods at the control/servo horns to control the amount
of throw. You may also use the ATVs if the transmitter
has them but the mechanical linkages should still be set
so the ATVs are near 100% for maximum servo power
and the best servo resolution (smoothest, most
proportional movement). Please see Expert Tip:
Computer Radios on page 47.
High Rate
ELEVATOR: 1/2" up
1/2" down
RUDDER: 2-1/2" right
2-1/2" left
AILERONS: 5/8" up
5/8" down
Note: If your radio does not have dual rates, then set the
control surfaces to move between the high rate and low rate
throws.
Unplug your receiver battery and turn off the transmitter
when complete.
Note: The balance and control throws for the Giles
G-202 have been extensively tested. We are confident
that they represent the settings at which the Giles
G-202 flies best. Please set up your model to the
specifications listed above. If, after you become
comfortable with your Giles G-202, you would like to
adjust the throws to suit your tastes, that's fine. Too
much throw can force the plane into a stall or snap, so
remember, "more is not always better."
One leading cause of crashes is flying an airplane with its
control throws set differently from those recommended in
the instructions. The Great Planes AccuThrow
quickly and easily measure actual throws first, so you can
make necessary corrections before you fly. Large, no-slip
Low Rate
5/16" up
5/16" down
1-1/2" right
1-1/2" left
3/8" up
3/8" down
™ lets you
rubber feet provide a firm grip on covered surfaces without
denting or marring the finish. Spring tension holds AccuThrow's
plastic ruler steady by each control surface. Curved to
match control motions, the ruler provides exact readings in
both standard or metric measurements.
Install the Cowl & Canopy
1. Install the pilot's instrument panel as shown on the
plan. If desired, install the pilot (optional, not included) and
instrument gauge decals at this time. Note: If you think you
might compete in IMAC (scale aerobatics) with this model,
you will want to install the gauges and a realistic pilot bust
in the model. Failure to have a pilot and instrument panel
are each significant downgrades to the total competition
score, which is otherwise based solely upon your flights.
2. Place the canopy on the fuselage in the location
shown on the plan, then temporarily hold it in position with
tape or rubber bands.
3. Use a felt-tip pen to accurately trace the canopy outline
onto the MonoKote film covering. Remove the canopy.
4. Use a sharp #11 blade to carefully cut the covering
about 1/32" inside of the line you marked without cutting
into the balsa. Cut the covering 1/16" inside of the seam
you just made, again without cutting into the balsa. Carefully
remove the 1/16" wide strip of covering. Wipe away the ink
line with a paper towel lightly dampened with alcohol.
5. Before you permanently glue the canopy to the
fuselage, securely glue the pilot in place.
6. Reposition the canopy on the fuselage and confirm
that it covers the exposed wood. Glue the canopy to the
fuselage, using rubber bands or masking tape to hold it in
position until the glue dries. We recommend an adhesive
specifically formulated for gluing on canopies such as
Pacer "Formula 560" canopy glue. Formula 560 is like
regular white glue (aliphatic resin) in that it dries clear and
cleans up with water, but it sticks extremely well to butyrate
and dries overnight (to allow for accurate positioning).
7. Install the cowl, then mount the spinner backplate,
prop, prop washer, and prop nut. Install the spinner.
Reinstall the needle valve and exhaust deflector, if necessary.
8. Some modelers prefer to cushion the wing with wing
seating foam tape on the wing saddle of the fuselage. Apply
1/16" seating tape on the wing saddle of the fuselage if you
choose.

Balance Your Model

Note: This section is VERY important and must NOT be
omitted! A model that is not properly balanced will be
unstable and possibly unflyable.
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