Section 5: Equipment Placement And Pre-Balancing - Diamond Dust CW Kit Assembly Manual

Section 5: Equipment Placement and Pre-Balancing

Step 1
Gather the receiver, receiver battery, power switch harness, fuel tank, throttle servo,
vertical fins and engine with prop. Insert the two vertical fins in the rear slots. Place the fuel
tank in the fuel tank compartment and Install the throttle servo. Center the engine on the
motor mount plate so it can be moved forward or aft later.
Do not drill engine mounting holes at this time!
NOTE: Due to many choices in battery size, type, and weight, It will be up to the end user to
determine the best location and best method in which to place and mount the battery to the
airframe. We have a few suggestions on the plans but they are merely a suggestion.
Step 2
Next, try and arrange your equipment so the aircraft balances perfectly at the high point of
the #1 ribs. The motor mount plate should be level with the table as shown below. NOTE:
once you apply covering the aircraft will be slightly tail heavy in regards to the balance point
you have established with the airframe uncovered. Make sure you allow for movement of
your battery and engine to establish final balancing in Section 7.
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