My newest airplane, a Sig Bonanza, called for 1/4 inch up or down on the airlerons. Sounds like a pretty small travel , doesn't it ? Turns out it was too much !!!

I never exceed the instruction book recommended throws. At least not at first. Once I have a feel for an airplane, then I start adjusting it to my preferences. And most of the time, (and the older I get), the more I actually reduce my throws below the recommended throws.

So , I would be leery of guessing. At least someone, somewhere flew the model with the throws listed in the instructions.

As for throw meters ? They are a fairly new product. I've never used one. I've never seen a kit that recommended throws in terms of degrees. So, I can't comment.