TopCap Help!
08-18-2002, 02:39 AM
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I just bought a TopCap used.
The guy didn't have the manual any more.
Could someone please answer these questions on setup.
Where is the CG on these?
What are the throws, on High and low duel rates?
Are the ailerons set as an extension of the wing or are they set like a Something Extra, slightly raised in the neutral position?
Grateful for any help
Steve
The guy didn't have the manual any more.
Could someone please answer these questions on setup.
Where is the CG on these?
What are the throws, on High and low duel rates?
Are the ailerons set as an extension of the wing or are they set like a Something Extra, slightly raised in the neutral position?
Grateful for any help
Steve
08-19-2002, 01:39 PM
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The forward CG is 4 1/2 from the leading edge I've had the CG as far back as 6 inches.
The ailerons are set at O neutral
I'm not sure of the rates but my HIGH rates are all its got and a good starting point on low rates are about an inch each way except for the rudder which should be about 1 1/2 inches each way
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The ailerons are set at O neutral
I'm not sure of the rates but my HIGH rates are all its got and a good starting point on low rates are about an inch each way except for the rudder which should be about 1 1/2 inches each way
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08-19-2002, 07:31 PM
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Yep, 4 1/2 " is correct. High rates should be all you can get, and low rates almost half of that. I have my CG also around 6" but it really is very very pitch sensitive and hard to land. When flying to slow, it automatically wants to go into a hovering position, which is cool as long as you want that. I would start out as recommended putting it at 4 1/2" and then work my way back as you feel comfortable and get to know the plane. Here s mine :
