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Control throws – E-flite Taylorcraft 450 ARF User Manual

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E-flite Taylorcraft ARF Assembly Manual

6. Secure the struts to the wing using two 2mm x 8mm

sheet metal screws.

Control Throws

Use a ruler to adjust the throw of the elevator, ailerons and

rudder. This measurement is taken at the widest part of the

control surface. 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

Low Rate: 1/2-inch (13mm) with 15% Expo (Up/Down)
High Rate: 3/4-inch (19mm) with 25% Expo (Up/Down)

Elevator

Low Rate: 1/2-inch (13mm) with 15% Expo (Up/Down)
High Rate: 7/8-inch (22mm) with 25% Expo (Up/Down)

Rudder

1

1

/

2

-inch (38mm) (Left/Right)

These are general guidelines measured from our own flight tests.

You can experiment with higher rates to match your preferred

style of flying.