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4. Move the throttle stick all the way up. The carburetor should be
fully open.
5. If you are not able to achieve these settings, more or less
movement may be required from the throttle pushrod. The same as
the control surface throws, this is done by relocating the clevis on the
carburetor arm to the other hole, or by relocating the pushrod
connector on the servo arm to another hole.
Identify Your Model
Whether you fly at an R/C club or somewhere on your own, you
should have your name, telephone number, address and AMA
number on or in your model so it can be identified and returned in
case it lands somewhere away from the flying site. Fill out the I.D.
tag found in the back of the manual and use spray adhesive or tape
to stick it in the model.
Balance the Model
This important step is also referred to as "checking the C.G." (center
of gravity). Simply stated, the center of gravity is the point at which
the model balances when lifted under the wing. If the C.G. is too far
forward, the model will be "nose-heavy" and could be difficult to
takeoff and land and lose some of its self-correcting tendencies. If the
C.G. is too far aft, the model will be "tail-heavy" and the controls
may be too sensitive, making the model too difficult to control–especially
for an inexperienced pilot! DO NOT DISREGARD THIS STEP!
Follow the instructions to balance the model correctly, thus giving
you the greatest chances for success!
1. Use narrow tape or a felt-tip pen to mark two lines on the
bottom of the wing where shown in the photo.
2. Make certain the model is in "ready-to-fly" condition with all
components mounted and installed (propeller, spinner, landing gear,
etc.). The fuel tank must be empty.
3. Mount the wing to the fuselage with four rubber bands. Lift the
model on both sides of the fuselage with your fingertips between the
lines on the bottom of the wing.
4. Position your fingers anywhere between the lines until you can
get the fuselage level. If the tail remains low even when your fingers
are on the aft line, the model is tail-heavy and will require weight on
the nose to get it to balance. If, however, the nose of the model
remains low even when your fingers are on the forward line, the
model is nose-heavy and will require weight on the tail to get it to
balance. "Out of the box" the model should balance with your
fingers between the lines, but they will probably be nearer the front
line. This is okay as long as you can get the model to balance with
your fingers anywhere between the lines.
If additional weight is required to balance the plane, purchase Great
Planes Self Adhesive Lead Weights (GPMQ4485). The weight is
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