E-flite Twist 3D 480 ARF - Manual (Page 21)

21 E-flite Twist 3D 480 ARF Assembly Manual
Control Throws
 1. Turn on the transmitter and receiver of your
model. 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 toward
the bottom of the transmitter makes the airplane
elevator move up.
 3. Check the movement of the ailerons with the
radio system. Moving the aileron stick right makes
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.
Measurements are taken at the
widest point on the surface.
ELEVATOR
high Rate (100%) (30% Exponential)
Up 2.75 inch (70.0mm)
Down 2.75 inch (70.0mm)
Low Rate (25% Exponential)
Up 1.25 inch (32.0mm)
Down 1.25 inch (32.0mm)
AILERON
high Rate (100%) (30% Exponential)
Up 2.00 inch (51.0mm)
Down 2.00 inch (51.0mm)
Low Rate (25% Exponential)
Up 1.25 inch (32.0mm)
Down 1.25 inch (32.0mm)
RUDDER
high Rate (100%) (30% Exponential)
Right 1.50 inch (38.0mm)
Left 1.50 inch (38.0mm)
Low Rate (20% Exponential)
Right 2.75 inch (70.0mm)
Left 2.75 inch (70.0mm)
These are general guidelines measured from our own
flight tests. You can experiment with higher rates to
match your preferred style of flying.
Travel Adjust and Sub-Trims are not listed
and should be adjusted according to each
individual model and preference.
NOTICE: Always re-bind the radio system
once all the control throws are set. This will
keep the servos from moving to their endpoints
until the transmitter and receiver connect.
preflight
Check your Radio
Before going to the field, make sure your batteries
are fully charged per the instructions included with
your radio. Charge the transmitter and motor battery
for your airplane. Use the recommended charger
supplied with your particular radio system, following
the instructions provided with the radio. In most
cases, the radio should be charged the night before
going out flying.
Before each flying session, be sure to range check your
radio. See your radio manual for the recommended
range and instructions for your radio system. Each
radio manufacturer specifies different procedures for
their radio systems. Next, run the motor. With the
model securely anchored, check the range again. The
range test should not be significantly affected. If it
is, do not attempt to fly! Have your radio equipment
checked out by the manufacturer.
Double-check that all controls (aileron, elevator, rudder
and throttle) move in the correct direction.
Check the radio installation and make sure all the
control surfaces are moving correctly (i.e., the correct
direction and with the recommended throws).
Check all the control horns, servo horns, and clevises
to make sure they are secure and in good condition.