E-flite Piper Pawnee 15e ARF - Manual (Page 44)

44 E-flite Piper Pawnee ARF Assembly Manual
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.
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 Piper
Pawnee ARF is 2
1 /
4
– 2 3 /
4
-inch (57–70mm) back from the
leading edge on the top of the wing. Support the model inverted
on the marks to check the balance.
After the first flights, the CG position can be adjusted for your
personal preference.