Control throws, Center of gravity – E-flite Mini Ultra Stick ARF User Manual

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Control Throws

1. Turn on the transmitter and receiver of your

Mini Ultra Stick. Check the movement of
the rudder, elevator and ailerons using the
transmitter. Reverse the direction of the servos at
the transmitter if necessary.

2. Use a ruler to adjust the throw of the elevator,

ailerons and rudder. Adjust the position of
the pushrod at the control horn to achieve the
following measurements when moving the sticks
to their endpoints.

Measurements are taken at the widest point on the surface.

Low Rate

High Rate

Ailerons:

Up/Down

1

/

2

" (15mm)

5/8" (19mm)

Elevator:

Up/Down

9/16" (18mm) 7/8" (23mm)

Rudder:
Right/Left

7/8" (23mm) 1

1

/

4

" (32mm)

These are general guidelines measured from our own flight

tests. You can experiment with higher rates to match your

preferred style of flying.

Center of Gravity

Caution: Do not inadvertently skip this step!
The recommended Center of Gravity (CG) location for the
Mini Ultra Stick is 2

1

/

2

" (63mm) behind the leading edge of

the upper wing against the fuselage. After the first flights the

throws can be adjusted for your personal preference.

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