Control Surface Deflections And Expo Settings; Stabilator Neutral Position; Flush Mount Vent And Overflow System - BVM Go Fly Gold F-18C Assembly And Operating Manual

Control Surface Deflections and Expo Settings

Note: The BVM Demo plane is set up using the following Expo percentages. Positive values
are used on Spektrum and JR radios, Futaba uses negative.
Control
Stabilator (measured at the
L.E.)
Aileron (measured at the Flap
Aileron joint)
Flaps- (Take-Off & Landing)
(measured at the Flap Aileron
joint)
Rudder (measured at the Bot.)

Stabilator Neutral position

Flush Mount Vent and Overflow System

 A flush mounted vent system is used on
both the fuel and smoke systems. A
magnetic vent plug with red "Remove
Before Flight" tag and BVM Overflow/Taxi
tank conversion fittings are provided. (Tank
not included)
NOTE: The Smoke system vent is located on
the starboard (right) side of the fuse, while the
Fuel System vent is located on the port (left)
side.
BVM ®2021
High Rate Expo
Up 2.25" Up 20%
Down 1.6" Down 20%
"1.25"
+/- 20% / 20%
Take Off Landing
.75" 2.25"
+/- 1.5" 20% / 20%
The stabilator neutral position is .25 inches below
the panel line measured at the L.E.
The takeoff Stabilator trim is .25 below neutral
point measured at L.E.
The Landing Stabilator trim is .30 below neutral
point measured at L.E.
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