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Center of gravity, Range test your radio – E-flite Extra 260 3D 480 ARF User Manual

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E-flite Extra 260 480 ARF Assembly Manual

Center of Gravity

An important part of preparing the aircraft for flight is properly

balancing the model.

Caution: Do not inadvertently skip this step!

The recommended Center of Gravity (CG) location for the
Extra 260 480 is 3 inches (75mm) to 3

1

/

8

inches (79mm) back

measured from the center of the leading edge of the wing next

to the fuselage.

After your first flights, the Center of Gravity can be adjusted for

personal preference.

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.