LANIER R/C
EXPLORER 40
ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
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edge of the wing. This is the balance point
at which your model should be balanced
for your first flights. Later, you may
experiment by shifting the balance up to
3/8" forward or back to change the flying
characteristics. If you move the balance
point forward it may improve the
smoothness and tracking, but your
Explorer may then require more speed for
takeoff and become more difficult to slow
and flare for landing. If you move the
balance aft it may make your Explorer
more agile with a lighter feel and allow you
to perform more aerobatic maneuvers. In
any case, please start at the location we
recommend and do not at any time
balance your model outside the
recommended range.
2. All components should be in the model
and it should be ready to fly when
balancing the model, however the fuel tank
should be empty.
3.
With the wing attached to the fuselage
and an empty fuel tank, lift the model at
the balance point If the tail drops, the
model is tail heavy and you must relocate
your battery pack or other components
forward or add weight to the nose. If the
nose drops, it is nose heavy and you must
relocate your battery pack or other
components aft or add weight to the tail.
In order to save weight, relocate your
battery pack and/or receiver or other
components before you add additional
weight to arrive at the correct C.G. Later if
the balance proves to be OK, you can open
the fuse bottom and glue these in
permanently
Note:
The amount of weight required will
depend on the engine, density of the wood
provided and how heavily or lightly the tail
was built.
GO OUT AND FLY
Now that you have everything in order, it’s
time to go out and fly. Have a ball! But
always stay in control and fly in a safe
manner.
GOOD LUCK AND ENJOY
YOUR EXPLORER 40!
We hope you have enjoyed assembling
your Explorer 40. Lanier R/C has a
number of other outstanding 40 size
airplanes. As your next project may we
suggest our Citabria. A scale, high wing,
easy to fly model and a great step up in
flight characteristics. It is pre-covered, all
wood construction with pre-painted
fiberglass cowl and wheel pants. All you
have to do is assemble the parts, and
apply the included graphics. A great
looking airplane you will enjoy. Try one!
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