E-flite Deuces Wild 25e2 ARF - Manual (Page 59)

59 E-flite Deuces Wild Assembly Manual
Center of Gravity and
Nose Cone Installation
Required Parts
Airframe
Nose Cone
Required Tools and Adhesives
Canopy Glue
Low-tack tape
Stick on weights (if needed)
An important part of preparing the aircraft for flight is properly
balancing the model.
Caution: Do not inadvertently skip this step!
 1. The recommended Center of Gravity (CG) location for
the Deuces Wild is 3
3 /
4
–4 1 /
16
-inch (95–103mm) back
from the leading edge of the wing. Mark the location for
the Center of Gravity on the top of the wing next to the
fuselage as shown.
When balancing your Deuces Wild, support the plane
upsidedown at the marks made on the top of the wing with your
fingers or a commercially available balancing stand. Adjust
components as necessary so the model hangs level or slightly
nose down. This is the correct balance point for your model.
You might find with the different power and landing gear
configurations that you need to add a small amount of weight
to either the front or back of the fuselage to achieve the correct
balance.
If using retracts, balance the model with the gear retracted.
After the first flights, the CG position can be adjusted for your
personal preference.
 2. Use canopy clue to attach the nose cone to the front
of the fuselage. Use low-tack tape to hold the cone in
position until the glue has fully cured.
Important: The Center of Gravity must be checked
before fully installing the nose cone. Due to the multiple
configurations of retracts, fixed gear, and motor
options, it is common to require some nose weight or
possibly some tail weight to get the model to properly
balance. The amount necessary may be small, and some
configurations do not need weight at all. If you need
nose weight, it is best to install it at the very far forward
point of the nose cone.