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Old 03-21-2009 | 05:57 PM
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Default RE: Trimming out new plane

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This exchange of information was just that. Keep in mind that none of this is difficult if you just sit down and do it right. Think about what you are doing and then set things straight (meaning, square as I repeated a few times) and work from that. Most of all, start out fresh by selecting a new model from your model selection (if using a computer radio) or reset everything to zero before starting out. If not a computer radio, then make sure you zero all trim tabs and zero all servos.

Do this by plugging them in your receiver and then moving your sticks and trim tabs to center. Yes, even the throttle, which is the toughest because it does not normally go to the center when released. But, you can work that out easy enough, I'm sure.

Then find the right servo arm by removing the servo hold-down screw and rotate it until the right arm is in the right place and it shows the square (perpendicular) setting on the servo then put the screw back on and tighten it. Remember that when tightening it, it will tend to turn... so turn on your transmitter again and things will center for you.

Then go forward as I discussed above. Above all, take your time and do it right. This will make things a lot easier at the field on that maiden day.

CGr.