WATT AGE odyssey ep arf Assembly Instructions Manual - page 17
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SECTION 10: BALANCING THE ODYSSEY EP ARF
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES:
❑ Masking Tape
IMPORTANT
It is critical that your airplane be balanced correctly. Improper balance will cause your airplane to lose
control and crash!
WARNING
This is the recommended C/G range. For test-flying we suggest you start with the C/G in the middle of the
range (1-11/16"), then move it forward or back as you become familiar with the flying characteristics of the airplane. It
is not recommended that the C/G be located any farther back than 1-13/16".
IMPORTANT
As you move the C/G farther back, the airplane will become more responsive, especially in pitch. Do not
start to move the C/G back until you are comfortable with the flight characteristics of the airplane.
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Balance the Odyssey EP ARF with the flight battery installed.
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Measure and place two small pieces of masking tape on the bottom of the wing, 1-11/16" back from the leading
edge, measured at the fuselage sides.
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Place your fingers on the tape, and carefully lift the airplane. If the nose of the airplane falls, the airplane is nose
heavy. To correct this, move the receiver and/or ESC back far enough to bring the airplane into balance. If the tail of the
airplane falls, the airplane is tail heavy. To correct this, move the receiver and/or ESC far enough forward to bring the
airplane into balance. When balanced correctly, the airplane should sit level or slightly nose down when you lift it up with
your fingers at the C/G location.
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Once you have flown and become familiar with the flight characteristics of the airplane, the C/G can be moved forward
or back up to 1/8" in each direction to change the flight performance. Moving the C/G back will cause the airplane to be
more responsive, but less stable. Moving the C/G forward will cause the airplane to be less responsive, but more stable.
Do not fly the airplane beyond the recommended balance range or an uncontrollable crash could result!
Center of Gravity Location:
1-9/16" to 1-13/16" back from the leading edge of the wing, measured at the fuselage sides.
Step 5: Applying the Decals
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Working with one decal at a time, use a pair of scissors to carefully cut out the decal along its outer edges.
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Remove the protective backing from the decal and apply the decal to the airplane. (Use the box cover photos to
position the decals.) Lightly rub the decal with a soft cloth to remove any trapped air from beneath it.
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If any air bubbles form in the decal you can "prick" the bubble with a straight pin to release the air.
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Repeat the procedures above to apply the remaining decals. Rub each decal down thoroughly to adhere it into place.