Top Flite TOPA0130 - Manual (Page 48)

NOTE: If your radio does not have
"dual rates," then set up the control
surfaces to move at the high rate throws.
NOTE: The balance and surface
throws for this aircraft have been
extensively tested. We are confident
that they represent the settings at
which the AT-6 flies best. Please set
up your aircraft to the specifications
listed above. If, after a few flights,
you would like to adjust the throws
to suit your tastes, that is fine. Most
warbirds such as the AT-6 have large
elevators and do not require much
throw. Too much throw can force the
plane into a stall, so remember...
"More is not better."
FINAL HOOKUPS AND
CHECKS
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1. Make sure the control surfaces move in
the proper direction as illustrated in the
following sketches:
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2. Adjust your pushrod hookups as
necessary to provide the proper control surface
movements as listed on Page 47.
BALANCE YOUR MODEL
NOTE: This section is VERY
important and must NOT be omitted!
A model that is not properly
balanced will be unstable and
possibly unflyable.
Make CG 4-1/4" behind BALSA leading edge.
NOT the wheel Fairing.
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1. Accurately mark the balance point on the
top of the wing on both sides of the fuselage.
The balance point is shown on the plan (CG),
and is located 4-1/4 inches back from the
leading edge at the location of rib #4 as shown
in the sketch and on the plans. Hint: Use the
full-size wing plan to help you accurately
locate the proper balance point on the wing.
This is the balance point at which your model
should balance for your first flights. Later, you
may wish to experiment by shifting the balance
up to 1/4" forward or back to change the flying
characteristics. Moving the balance forward
may improve the smoothness and arrow-like
tracking, but it may then require more speed
for takeoff and make it more difficult to slow
down for landing. Moving the balance aft
makes the model more agile with a lighter and
snappier "feel" and often improves knife-edge
capabilities. In any case, please start at the
location we recommend and do not at any time
balance your model outside the recommended
range.
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2. With the wing attached to the fuselage, all
parts of the model installed (ready to fly), an
empty fuel tank, and the landing gear down
(extended), hold the model upside down with
the stabilizer level.
4-1/4"
CARBURETOR WIDE OPEN
RUDDER MOVES RIGHT
LEFT AILERON MOVES DOWN
RIGHT AILERON MOVES UP
ELEVATOR MOVES UP
4-CHANNEL TRANSMITTER
(STANDARD MODE 2)
4-CHANNEL RADIO SETUP
TRANSMITTER 4-CHANNEL
TRANSMITTER 4-CHANNEL
TRANSMITTER 4-CHANNEL
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