How do you fix thrust angle?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
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The problem with my zero is that the thrust angle is up and to the right. How do you fix this problem? Thr motor is mounted on a stick of balsa like on all gws models. Please help so I can fly tomorrow for my friends. I would really appreciate it.
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Probabaly the best way to do this would be to use small thin (LIGHTWEIGHT) wood shims to correct the tourque and up angle of the engine untill its back to normal. I whittled some light balsa shims to correct the same problem on my GWS cub aftre a hard nose in landing loosened the motor and mount. After you have it back to normal you can use some foam safe CA (thin at first to make sure it gets down into and between the shims and then some thick for added strength) to glue the shims in permanently. You could use some epoxy as well but it is best to be very sparing with this stuff because it adds weight fast! Hope this helps
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P.S. Remember that you should follow as close to the reccomended settings as listed in the instruction manual to set the angles on your plane, As a general rule of thumb I usually set mine at 2 to 3 degrees down and right for best results. Also when I say right thrust I mean that if your behind the plane then you will see the motor offset to the right just a tad and when your looking at it from the front it will look like the motor is pointing a little bit left. Each plane is a little different so take it slow at first and try 2 or three degrees, If this doesnt work then try a tad bit more! Best wishes and happy flying! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
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P.S. Remember that you should follow as close to the reccomended settings as listed in the instruction manual to set the angles on your plane, As a general rule of thumb I usually set mine at 2 to 3 degrees down and right for best results. Also when I say right thrust I mean that if your behind the plane then you will see the motor offset to the right just a tad and when your looking at it from the front it will look like the motor is pointing a little bit left. Each plane is a little different so take it slow at first and try 2 or three degrees, If this doesnt work then try a tad bit more! Best wishes and happy flying! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]



