E-flite AT-6 Texan 25 ARF - Manual (Page 48)

48 E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly Manual
Control Throws
 1. Turn on the transmitter and receiver of your AT-6. Check
the movement of the rudder using the transmitter. When
the stick is moved right, the rudder should also move
right. Reverse the direction of the servo at the transmitter if
necessary.
 2. Check the movement of the elevator with the radio system.
Moving the elevator stick down will make the airplane
elevator move up.
 3. Check the movement of the ailerons with the radio system.
Moving the aileron stick right will make the right aileron
move up and the left aileron move down.
 4. Use a ruler to adjust the throw of the elevator, ailerons
and rudder. Adjust the position of the pushrod at the control
horn to achieve the following measurements when moving the
sticks to their endpoints.
Note: Measurements are taken at the widest point on
the surface.
Ailerons
High Rate: 5/8-inch (16mm) (Up/Down)
Low Rate: 3/8-inch (10mm) (Up/Down)
Elevator
High Rate: 1-inch (25mm) (Up/Down)
Low Rate: 1/2-inch (13mm) (Up/Down)
Rudder
High Rate: 1 3 / 4
-inch (44mm) (Right/Left)
Low Rate: 1-inch (25mm) (Right/Left)
These are general guidelines measured from our own flight tests.
You can experiment with higher rates to match your preferred
style of flying.
Once all the control throws have been set, make sure to slide
the clevis retainers over the clevises to prevent them from
opening accidentally.
Range Test Your Radio
 1. Before each flying session, be sure to range check your
radio. This is accomplished by turning on your transmitter
with the antenna collapsed. Turn on the receiver in your
airplane. With your airplane on the ground and the
engine running, you should be able to walk 30 paces
(approximately 100 feet) away from your airplane and still
have complete control of all functions.
If not, don’t attempt to fly! Have your radio equipment
checked out by the manufacturer.
 2. Double-check that all controls (aileron, elevator, rudder
and throttle) move in the correct direction.
 3. Be sure that your transmitter batteries are fully charged,
per the instructions included with your radio.