Radio Installation - THUNDER TIGER Piper J-3 Cub Assembly Manual

RADIO INSTALLATION

Install the switch harness as shown. Wrap the battery pack in foam
and install underneath the fuel tank (Photo 68). You may have to
adjust the battery location to obtain the proper CG.
Drill a 1/16" hole
in switch lever.
See Step 85.
Locate the antenna guide tube exit at the rear of the fuselage on
the bottom and remove the covering around the exit hole using a
hobby knife (Photo 69).
Photo 69
Insert the receiver antenna through the guide tube located under
the servo tray. Leave approximately 2" (5cm) of the antenna extending
outside the exit (Photos 70 & 71).
Photo 71
and elevator). From the tail facing forward from right to left, the ser-
vos are throttle, rudder and elevator. Plug the servos into the receiver
and set neutral. (Photo 72)
Photo 68
horn on the servo (Photo 73).
end of the push rod and install it on the throttle lever (Photo 74).
Photo 70
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Install the three servos in the radio compartment (throttle, rudder,
Photo 72
Install the EZ connector on the throttle servo horn. Place the servo
Photo 73
Remove the throttle lever from the engine. Make a "Z" bend at one
Photo 74