I just purchased my second plane the Goldberg Tiger 2 ARF. The kit is really nice! I have everything ready to go but I dont understand the control throws in the manual.

Ailerons: Low 1/4" High 3/8"
Elevator: Low 3/16" High 5/16"
Rudder: Low 9/16" High none listed

Is the measurment the total movement or the amount of up and down deflection from neutral? Is the low & high settings for the dual rates? It just says to start with the gentle (low) settings.

1/4" is not much total throw?????? 3/16" ????? seems too small?????

Please advise, thanks

Goldwing
The measurements are up and down or left and right from the center. The two different measurements are for dual rates. The rudder high rate will be as much as you can get out of it. If you don't have dual rates set the throws close to the middle of the range.

DEG

You would be supsrised, it doesn't take much elev on some planes.

So, if I understand, ("The measurements are up and down or left and right from the center.") the measurments are 1/4" on the up side and 1/4" on the down for a total of 1/2" total throw on the aileron? ( Sorry, to ask but I just dont want to screw-up) I do have dual rates so I will use them.

Goldwing,

That's what everyone is here for - to help. Never be afraid to post a question.

But, you are correct. That would be a 1/4" on each side for a total of 1/2".

Being this is your second plane, don't let the dual rates distract you. Fly it for a while on low till you get the feel of the plane.

Don't worry, you won't screw up......when I first set up my Tiger 2, I didn't measure the throws, and it still flew great! You're going to love the way that plane flies!
Mike

Also, remember your CG must be correct
as well, if you are nose heavy, you will
use more elevator throw, ect......skyhawk

The Tiger will be very different from your trainer. The main thing is that it will be a lot faster and more streamlined with the sym. type wing. The faster speed and less drag means that you don't need much throw to get the plane turning or climbing. I know the small movenment doesn't look like much but believe me, it really works! Even the low rate will have the plane responding much faster than you are used to, so if possible see if you can buddy box it for a flight or 2. Its amazing how fast you can get used to the faster response times if you can get past the first few minutees in the air without losing it!

My second plane is now the Tiger 60 with an MDS .68, it is a sweet plane to fly. I started with a standard radio without dual rates and expentional. Mistake! The plane was very sensitive even with small control throws. I thought how do these guys fly these things. I then purchased a radio with dual rates and exp. Man what a difference, made a believer out of me. I have it kinda soft around neutral and mostly fly on low rates. My rates are set to the factory specs. I now am learning to take off and land on high rates and switch to low once up. Learn where the switches are on the radio so you can switch them without taking your eyes off the plane. From a Eagle 2 trainer to the Tiger 60 was good choice for me. I went from falling through a loop ( egg loop)with the trainer to flying around the loop ( well still trying, a good loop is hard) with the Tiger 60. A new world of flying!

Have fun and a buddy box for the first couple flights is a great idea!!

I have the predecessor to the tiger 2, called a sky tiger. It is a bit smaller but not much.
only time mine was touchy was when I had it WWWAAAAYYYY
tail heavy. (2 3/4 "behind rec cg. course Ive been flying it long enough now I leave it there abouts.
put a Saito .91 on the nose and it will do pretty much all the 3D stuff. A total kick in the pants to fly, keep the throws down ad they are gentle as it gets.

John

You will find the Tiger II an excellent choice and super flyer. I have the dual rates and set according to directions. You will get plenty of action. IF you go to links on this site and personal web pages check out RCFLYERBOB and you will see the Tiger I have been enjoying.

Bob

The Tiger II was my 2nd plane after an EagleII. It is a pleasure to fly a Tiger. Your trainer kind of goes where you point it. A Tiger II GOES where you point it. Don't let anyone get you too nervous. They are more sensitive but not that terribly sensitive. Fly around slow and you'll be fine. NOT TOO SLOW !!