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Set the canopy into place and align it with the molded
ridge in the fuselage top deck.
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When satisfied with the alignment, install and tighten two
M2 x 5 wood screws, threaded through the canopy and into
the side of the top deck, to hold the canopy in place.
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Use the tip of your modeling knife to make small pilot
holes in the canopy and top deck.
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Ruler
SECTION 13: BALANCING THE LIVE WIRE EP
YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES:
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Pencil
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 (3-5/16), then move it farther 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 3-1/2".
IMPORTANT
As you move the C.G. farther aft, 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 Live Wire EP with the flight battery
installed.
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Measure and draw two marks on the
top
of the wing, 3-5/16" back from the leading edge, measured at the
fuselage sides.
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Turn the airplane upside down, place your fingers on the marks, and carefully lift the airplane. If the nose of the
airplane falls, the airplane is nose heavy. To correct this, move the flight battery 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 flight battery forward enough 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 aft up to 3/16" 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:
3-1/8" to 3-1/2" back from the leading edge of the wing, measured at the fuselage sides.
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Before installing our canopy, we painted it silver to hide the electronics and make the installation look cleaner.