Dynaflite DYFA1009 - Manual (Page 39)

U 6. Confirm that the battery pack and the receiver
are adequately cushioned on all sides and securely
mounted so they will not become dislodged during
flight or a rough landing.
Q 7. Cut a hole in the covering over the wing dowel
holes in the fuselage, then install the dowels. Glue
the dowels in position with medium CA, then coat
the ends with epoxy or fuelproof paint.
Q 8. Apply 1/16" thick Great Planes Single-Sided
Foam Tape (GPMQ4422) to the wing saddle of
the fuselage.
nose. Use Great Planes Adhesive Lead Weights
(GPMQ4485). Our prototype Piece 0' Cake
required 6 oz. of Great Planes stick-on lead weight
in the battery compartment to balance.
SET THE CONTROL THROWS
BALANCE YOUR MODEL
This section is important and must NOT be omitted.
A model that is not properly balanced will be
unstable and possibly unflyable.
1—1 1. Accurately mark the balance point on the
bottom of the wing near the fuselage sides with tape
or a felt-tip pen. The balance point is shown on the
plan and is 2-15/16" (75mm) aft of the leading
edge.
U 2. Place the wing on the fuselage, then hold it in
place with two or four #64 rubber bands. When it is
time to fly your Piece 0' Cake, you should secure the
wing with six rubber bands, crossing the last two.
U 1. Center the servos before you measure the
control throws. Temporarily remove the servo wheels
from the servos, then turn on your transmitter and
receiver. Set the trims on the transmitter to neutral,
then reinstall the servo wheels on the servos.
Q 2. With the transmitter and receiver still on,
neutralize the elevator and rudder on the model,
then secure the pushrods to the Screw-Lock Pushrod
Connectors with the 4-40 x 1 /8 screw and a drop of
thread lock.
2-15/16"
0 3. Lift the model with your fingers at the balance
point, or make a simple stand as shown in the
sketch. If the tail drops, add additional weight to the
Q 3. Measure the throws at the widest part of the
trailing edge of the rudder and elevator. After a few
flights you may change the throws to suit your flight
style or the weather conditions.
We recommend the following control surface
throws:
Elevator 1 /2" up and down
Rudder 1" left and right
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