Good! Maybe I can get some control throw recommendations from another owner. This is my first delta / canard ship.

Good point, I'll switch back to the solid caps.

Did you already fly the plane?

I have build the first version from JMB and have +50 flights logged and it's a very nice airplane. I can measure the throws and CG next week if you still need it.

I'm about to maiden in the next week or so. Interested in hearing about your CG and control throws if possible.

This the CG provided by WindRC.

The CG is correct on the drawing and the throws are:
•Rudder Parameter ：
•canard +-15mm
•aileron+-25mm
•rudder+-25mm
•elevator +-30mm

I used the settings from the original manual from Aviation Jet (with a little less on the canard) - please see attachment

Thanks Helifut. I'll compare to my setup.

I’ve been looking at this Rafale for years. I planned on doing a twin SU to harrier around, but this will do it for a lot less $$$ & complexity. How did the maiden & following flights go? What’s your current thoughts?

Well, got distracted with other stuff but finally buckled down and got the Rafale to it's maiden flight yesterday. It was an uneventful, easy, stable flight. Very little trim change, a couple of clicks of aileron and elevator. Set up 3 control rates, started in mid and wound up in low. Responsive aileron and elevator but not tricky in any way. Achieved very stable hands off level flight quickly with the CG at factory recommended. Will get into some rolls and knife edge next to sort out couplings and CG adjustments in the next several flights. Going to be fun. Rafale has a great presence on the ground and in the air with that big delta wing like few other RC jets.

VERY NICE, Chris!! Looking forward to seeing you in a few weeks at the Jet Nationals in KY!
Wayne

Thank you Wayne. Great feeling that it's no longer a "trailer queen". See you there.