BALANCING THE WEASEL-TREK
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IMPORTANT:
The Weasel-TREK must be assembled, balanced, and trimmed properly to ensure smooth,
efficient flight. Poor balance and trim WILL lead to poor flight characteristics. This is especially true for small
flying wings like the Weasel-TREK, which almost always require a bit of fine-tuning to achieve best flight
performance. Don’t be discouraged if it takes you a few flights to get the balance and trim just right.
Additionally, always balance your glider AFTER decorating the airframe with any paint, tape, film, etc.
Gather items below:
Fully assembled and decorated Weasel-TREK
Small balance weights (not always necessary). You may only need several small washers or coins to get the
balance correct. If you need more weight, try our
non-lead
Steel Balance Weights (
Part DFAA002
).
1)
Ensure all components of glider are attached and installed. Replace canopy if not already installed.
2)
Find the Balance Locators on underside of wing, behind servos. This Center of Gravity (CG) position
provides the Weasel-TREK with a neutral flight characteristic. It may be a bit too neutral for some pilots
who appreciate a little more hands-off stability, but it is a good place to start nonetheless.
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