Launch Setting; Assembling The Model; Settings - Samba Pike Perfection-Cross tail Manual

Launch setting is 0 to -1mm depending on launch type (F3J or winch)
Rudder throw +/- 30mm
V-tail: Adjust each v-tail servo so that you get 12mm up and down movement
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(measured at root). Elevator should have 12mm up and 12mm down movement
with 30% exponential. Rudder should have 11mm up and 8mm down movement
and 30% exponential. Neutral is almost equal in both launch, cruise, speed
and thermal camber with slight deviations according to flying style and CG.
Elevator compensation on butterfly/brake is about 5mm down depending on
flap/aileron settings. Check neutral with ruler/flat surface on hingeline top/bottom.

Assembling the model:

Attach the rudder to the fuse and secure with a tiny piece of tape round the front
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and in the hingeline lower part. The elevator locator pin is "floating" and is just
slided over the fuse part. It is not glued. Elevator is attached with the two bolts
supplied.
Adjust the tow hook inside to 110mm from the leading edge.
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Attach the wing with clear tape to secure at top and around leading edge.
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Check and adjust the CG (center of gravity). A suitable CG to start off is 108-
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109mm from leading edge. Some pilots might use 110-112mm depending on
conditions.
Check range according to transmitter specifications.
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If you can not get the necessary range you need to:
1) Check antenna locations
2) Try another transmitter
3) Try another receiver
There are supplied 3 kinds of joiners S (standard) 99 g, SL 75g, F5J 61 g.
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It is necessary to always use the correct joiner as the use of
wrong joiner might cause the joiner to break and damage of complete
model can occur. Joiners are designed to not break on launch.
After harder landings it is necessary to check the joiner and look for cracks as it
could cause failure of complete model in the next flights.

Settings:

• All the latest detailed settings can be found on www.F3J.com.
These are settings from some of the world's best pilots.
You will find these setting a very good starting point.
Model can not stay long in the sun without silver protection covers (including fuselage) to
prevent excessive heating up of the model as there could appear some deformations of
model parts when model is overheated or the surface could get distortions.
We hope you will be satisfied with your new model. If you have any questions be sure to
look at our webpages. Additional info about the setup and detailed pictures can be found
Webpage:
there.
Regards
Samba Model
www.F3J.com / Email: samba@f3j.com