Section 17: Control Throw Recommendations; Section 18: Balancing The Solo - Hangar 9 Solo Instruction Manual

Section 17: Control Throw Recommendation
The following control throws offer the most positive response
and are a good place to begin. After you've become more
familiar with the flight characteristics, adjust the control throws
to meet your flying style.

Section 18: Balancing the Solo

An important step in preparing the aircraft for flight is properly
balancing the model. Do not inadvertently neglect this
step. The recommended Center of Gravity (C.G.) location for
the first flights with the Solo is 3-3/4'' from the leading edge of
the wing.
Important: Do not attempt to fly your model before completing
this very important section. A model that is not properly
balanced will be unstable and could cause serious damage
and/or injury.
1. Turn the wing (and plane if assembled) upside down and,
about where the center sheeting stops on each side of the wing,
measure back 3-3/4'' from the leading edge of the wing and
make a mark with your felt tipped pen. This is the balance point.
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Pick up model at arrows
Aileron: 3/8'' Up, 3/8'' Down
Elevator: 1/2'' Up, 1/2'' Down
Rudder: 7/8'' Left, 7/8'' Right
2. With your model fully assembled but without fuel, turn the
model upright and pick it up with one finger at each of the
balance marks you made earlier. If balanced properly the plane
will hang horizontally.
If the plane hangs with the tail down, then you need to add (or
redistribute) some weight in the nose. Usually the plane will
either balance or hang slightly tail heavy. The easiest cure for a
tail-heavy plane is to move the receiver battery up above the fuel
tank and use some foam rubber to hold it in place. The receiver
can also be moved forward as far as possible.
If the plane hangs nose down, then you need to add some
weight to the tail. Stick-on lead weights, which are available
from your hobby dealer, make adding weight a simple task.
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