Preflight Check; Control Throws; Flight Preparation - Seagull Models Ryan Navion Instruction Manual

RYAN NAVION
2) If the nose of the plane falls, the plane
is nose heavy. To correct this first move the
battery pack further back in the fuselage. If
this is not possible or does not correct it, stick
small amounts of lead weight on the fuselage
sides under the horizontal stabilizer. If the tail
of the plane falls, the plane is tail heavy.
To correct this, move the battery and receiver
forward orif this is not possible, stick weight
onto the firewall or use a brass heavy hub spin-
ner hub. When balanced correctly, the airplane
should sit level or slightly nose down when you
lift it up with your fingers.

CONTROL THROWS.

Ailerons: 12 Low rate 15 High rate
Elevator: 10 Low rate 12 High rate
Rudder: 15 Low rate 20 High rate

FLIGHT PREPARATION.

Check the operation and direction of the
elevator, rudder, ailerons and throttle.
A) Plug in your radio system per the
manufacturer's instructions and turn every-
thing on.
B) Check the elevator first. Pull back on
the elevator stick. The elevator halves should
move up. If it they do not, flip the servo re-
versing switch on your transmitter to change
the direction.
20
hind the airplane, move the rudder stick to the
right. The rudder should move to the right. If it
does not, flip the servo reversing switch on
your transmitter to change the direction.
stick forward should open the carburetor bar-
rel. If it does not, flip the servo reversing switch
on your transmitter to change the direction.
aileron on the right wing half. Move the aileron
stick to the right. The right aileron should move
up and the other aileron should move down. If
it does not, flip the servo reversing switch on
your transmitter to change the direction.
and receiver batteries before your first day of
flying.
10.5cm.
in the RYAN NAVION to ensure that
everything is tight and well bonded.
plane. Do this with the fuel tank empty.
move in the correct direction and not bind in
any way.
with dual rate switches double check that they
are on the low rate setting for your first few
flights.
are moving the proper amount for both low
and high rate settings.
be fully extended and not coiled up inside the
fuselage.
of balance propeller will cause excessive vi-
bration which could lead to engine and/or air-
frame failure.
We wish you many safe and enjoyable
flights with your RYAN NAVION.
Instruction Manual.
C) Check the rudder. Looking from be-
D) Check the throttle. Moving the throttle
E) From behind the airplane, look at the

PREFLIGHT CHECK.

1) Completely charge your transmitter
2) Check every bolt and every glue joint
3) Double check the balance of the air-
4) Check the control surfaces. All should
5) If your radio transmitter is equipped
6) Check to ensure the control surfaces
7) Check the receiver antenna. It should
8) Properly balance the propeller. An out