RCU Forums - Hotspot CG

The following information came from "Unofficial Guide for building the Hot Spot" PDF file I received from Bob W.

Technical information.
CG – DRY Place a strip of masking tape on the leading edge of each wing starting about 6 inches
from the vertical fin. Place a ruler along the wing leading edge and butted up against the
vertical fin. Measure down the leading edge from the vertical fin and make marks at 7
and 7 1/2 inches. Lift the plane by placing your finger at each location and balance. At 7
inches makes a easy flying plane and 7 1/2 livens it up a little. Make sure the plane is
also balanced from side to side.

Elevator Throw +/- 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 inches maximum. At neutral, set both up by 3/8 of an inch measured
from the wing cord side for wing reflex. No need for dual rate but use expo!

Aileron Throw +/- 5/8 inches, Low rate +/- 7/16.

Rudder Throw +/-7/8 inch minimum.

Airbrake Deflection Approximately 60 degrees.

Wing Servos > 100 oz in of torque.

Engine Any turbine capable of 12 or more pounds of thrust.

Aircraft Dry Weight 18 to 22 lbs.