E-flite Nieuport 17 250 ARF - Manual (Page 22)

22 E-flite Nieuport 17 Slow Flyer Assembly Manual
Control Throws
 1. Turn on the transmitter and receiver of your
Nieuport 17 250 Slow Flyer. 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 will
make the airplane elevator move up.
 3. Use a ruler to adjust the throw of the
elevator and rudder. Adjust the position of
the pushrod at the control horn to achieve the
following measurements when moving the sticks
to their endpoints.
Elevator High Rate
Up 1
1
/
8
-inch (29mm)
Down 1
1
/
8
-inch (29mm)
Elevator Low Rate
Up 3/4-inch (19mm)
Down 3/4-inch (19mm)
Rudder High Rate
Up 1
3
/
4
-inch (44mm)
Down 1
3
/
4
-inch (44mm)
Rudder Low Rate
Up 1
1
/
2
-inch (38mm)
Down 1
1
/
2
-inch (38mm)
Measurements are taken at the inner or
widest point on the control surface.
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, Sub Trim and Dual Rates are
not listed and should be adjusted according
to each individual model and preference.
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 Nieuport 17 250 Slow Flyer is 2
1
/
8
to 2
3
/
8
inches
(54 to 60mm) back from the leading edge of the top
wing as shown.
When balancing your Nieuport 17 250 Slow Flyer,
support the plane by placing a small piece of string
through the opening of the Lewis gun as shown.
This will allow the model to be suspended. Adjust
components as necessary so the model hangs level or
slightly nose down. This is the correct balance point for
your model. You should find the CG to be very close
with the battery installed forward in the battery area
inside the cowling.
After the first flights, the CG position can be adjusted
for your personal preference.