Assembling The Model; Settings - Samba Model Pike Dynamic Manual

depending on crow settings for wing. It is good to ensure more down throw elevator (+8mm)
possible after crow brake is set.
Launch setting is 0,5 to down 1mm depending on launch type (F3J or winch) Rudder throw +/-
30mm
• V-tail: Adjust each v-tail servo so that you get 12mm up and 20mm down movement
(measured at root). Elevator should have 10mm up and 14mm down movement with 30%
exponential. Rudder should have 10mm up and 12mm down movement and 30% exponential.
Neutral is almost equal in both launch, cruise, speed and thermal camber with slight deviations
according to flying style and CG. Elevator compensation on butterfly/brake is about 4-7mm
down depending on flap/aileron settings. Check neutral with ruler/flat surface on hingeline
top/bottom. It is fairly easy to see neutral looking from the end of vtail also.

Assembling the model:

• Attach the rudder to the fuse and secure with a tiny piece of tape round the front and in the
hingeline lower part. This tape is important as it acts as hinge. The elevator locator pin is
"floating" and is just slided over the fuse part. It is not glued. Elevator is attached with the two
bolts supplied.
• Adjust the tow hook inside to 108mm from the leading edge.
• Attach the wing with clear tape to secure at top and around leading edge.
• Check and adjust the CG (center of gravity). A suitable CG for planes with RTF weights 1200
– 1500 g is recommended 105 mm. For planes with RTF weights 1800 - 2100 g is
recommended 107 - 108 mm Some pilots use range 105 – 112 depending on conditions.
• Check range according to transmitter specifications. If you can not get the necessary range
you need to: 1) Check antenna locations 2) Try another transmitter 3) Try another receiver
• There are supplied 8 kinds of joiners carbon S (standart) 102g , SL 77 g, F5J 62 g and
EL1300 39g also 3 and 5,2 degrees available. It is necessary to always use the correct joiner
as the use of wrong joiner might cause the joiner to break and damage of complete model can
occur. Joiners are designed to not break on launch. After harder landings it is necessary to
check the joiner and look for cracks as it could cause failure of complete model in the next
flights.

Settings:

• All the latest detailed settings can be found on www.F3J.com. These are settings from some
of the world's best pilots. You will find these setting a very good starting point.
Model can not stay long in the sun without silver protection covers (including fuselage) to
prevent excessive heating up of the model as there could appear some deformations of model
parts when model is overheated or the surface could get distortions.
We hope you will be satisfied with your new model. If you have any questions be sure to look
at our webpages. Additional info about the setup and detailed pictures can be found there.
Regards
Samba Model
Webpage: www.F3J.com / Email: samba@f3j.com
One way of installing servos in fuse for F5J version