E-flite Extra 260 3D Profile - Manual (Page 38)

Turn on the transmitter and receiver of your Extra 260.
Check the movement of the rudder, elevator and ailerons
using the transmitter. Reverse the direction of the servos at
the transmitter if necessary.
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 1 /
2
" (38mm) 2 1 /
4
" (57mm)
Elevator:
Up/Down
1 1
/
4
" (32mm) 2 1
/
2
" (63mm)
Rudder:
Right/Left 2" (51mm) 3" (76mm)
These are general guidelines measured from our own flight
tests. You can experiment with higher rates to match your
preferred style of flying.
The following are the control throws suggested by
George Hicks:
Ailerons:
Up/Down 3" (76mm) (55 degrees)
Rudder:
Right/Left 3 1 /
8
" (79mm) (55 degrees)
Elevator:
Up/Down 2 1
/
2
" (63mm) (55 degrees)
Note:.George.Hicks'.recommended.throws.
should.be.considered.for.advanced.pilots.only.
Visit our web site at www.horizonhobby.com or
www.E-fliteRC.com for George Hicks’ flying tips.
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