Check the control throws, Balance the model (c.g.) – Flyzone FLZA3300 User Manual

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If the ESC does not operate properly or makes a
low pitched beeping sound following the above set-
up procedure, disconnect the battery from the ESC,
reverse the throttle setting on the transmitter and repeat
the ESC set-up.

SAFE-START:

As a safety precaution to prevent the motor

from rotating when the battery is fi rst connected, you must

“arm” the ESC every time you connect the battery. The

propeller will NOT rotate until the ESC is armed. To arm the

ESC, move the throttle stick to full position, then back to “off”

(or “brake”).

Now the motor will rotate anytime the throttle

stick is advanced away from the “off” position! Care
must be exercised when near the model’s propeller!

Check the Control Throws

The Switch Trainer EP RTF is setup from the factory

with the recommended control throws for the high wing
confi guration. If at any time you wish to return to the

default control throws, or if you simply want to confi rm the
throws, use the following measurements:

NOTE

: The throws are measured at the

widest part

of the

elevators, rudder and ailerons.

These are the recommended control surface throws:

ELEVATOR

Up & Down

1/2"

[13 mm]

16 deg

RUDDER

Right & Left

3/4"

[19 mm]

12 deg

AILERONS

Up & Down

1/4"

[6 mm]

9 deg

ELEVATOR

Up & Down

5/8"

[16 mm]

20 deg

RUDDER

Right & Left

1"

[25 mm]

17 deg

AILERONS

Up & Down

HIGH

WING

CONFIGURA

TION

LO

W

WING

CONFIGURA

TION

5/16"

[8 mm]

11 deg

Balance the Model (C.G.)

More than any other factor, the C.G. (center of gravity/
balance point) can have the greatest effect on how a
model fl ies and could determine whether or not your fi rst
fl ight will be successful. If you value your model and wish
to enjoy it for many fl ights,

DO NOT OVERLOOK THIS

IMPORTANT PROCEDURE.

A model that is not properly

balanced may be unstable and possibly unfl yable.

At this stage the model should be in ready-to-fly condition

with

all

of the components in place including the complete

radio system, battery, canopy hatch, etc. The following
procedure is the same for both the high wing and low
wing configurations.

1. Apply narrow (1/16" [2mm]) strips of tape 2-7/16"

[62mm] from the leading edge of each wing panel onto the
underside of the wings as shown (you can also apply some
masking tape and draw the lines with a felt-tip pen). Apply
another pair of tape strips 3-1/2" [89mm] from the leading
edge of the wing panels.

2. With the wings attached to the fuselage, all parts of

the model installed (ready to fl y) and the battery installed, lift
the model with two fi ngers within the tape lines you applied.

3. Shift your fi ngers forward or aft between the tape lines

until the model balances level on your fi ngertips. If you cannot
balance the model between the tape lines, you will need to
shift the battery and/or receiver forward or aft within the
fuselage. If the tail continues to drop even with your fi ngers
all the way at the aft tape lines, the model is “tail heavy”. You
will need to move the battery pack and/or receiver forward. If
the nose continues to drop even with your fi ngers all the way
to the forward lines, the model is “nose heavy”. You will need
to move the battery pack and/or receiver forward.

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