Flyzone FLZA4314 - Manual (Page 11)

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4. Insert the two guns in the holes in the wing. Check that
the guns do not interfere with the retracts.
Check the C.G. (Center of Gravity)
The C.G. (Center of Gravity) is the location on the wing
where the model balances and has a great effect on how
the plane will fl y. If the C.G. is too far aft (tail heavy), the
model will be too responsive. If the C.G. is too far forward
(nose heavy), the model will not be responsive enough. As
provided to you, your Focke-Wulf Fw-190 should already be
properly balanced, or very nearly properly balanced, but it’s
a good idea to check the balance just in case. Follow the
instructions to make sure the model is balanced properly
and the C.G. is in the correct location.
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1. Insert the motor battery in the fuselage and secure it
with the hook and loop strap, but do not connect it to the ESC.
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2. Install the battery hatch.
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3. On the top of the wing, next to the wing fi llets, place a
mark 3" (76mm) from the leading edge or use the panel line.
Place your fi ngers on these marks and lift the plane upside
down. The fuselage should remain level – it may be helpful to
have an assistant view the plane from the side. If the fuselage
does not rest level, try moving your fi ngers under the wing.
Your fi ngers can be moved forward or aft up to 5mm each way.
As long as the fuselage is level with your fi ngers within the
5mm range, the balance range is acceptable, and the plane
is ready to fl y. However, even if after moving your fi ngers the
acceptable 5mm forward, the nose remains low, tail weight
will be required. Or, even if after moving your fi ngers the
acceptable 5mm aft, the tail remains low, nose weight will be
required. Balance the plane as instructed below.
Note: Even if your Fw-190 balances perfectly on the
recommended balance point, later you may wish to change
its fl ying characteristics by moving the C.G. forward or aft.
Moving the C.G. forward (nose heavy) will make the plane
more stable which may be better for windier days, but this will
also make is less maneuverable. Moving the C.G. back (tail
heavy) will make the plane more maneuverable which is good
for experienced pilots who wish to perform aerobatics. In any
regard, start at the recommended balance point and never
fl y the model with the C.G. outside the recommended range.
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4. Determine the amount of weight required by placing
segments of Great Planes stick-on lead (GPMQ4485) or similar
weight, over the cowl or tail, but do not attach it yet.
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5. Once the plane balances and you know how much lead will
be required, permanently stick it into position. The best place to
add nose weight is to remove the propeller and engine louvers and
place the weight inside the cowl. If tail weight is required, simply
attach it to the side of the fuselage, under the horizontal stabilizer.