The following table gives some hints on possible rudder deflections and positions for general usage. Tweaking to individual preferences is required.
Center of gravity: 95-98 mm measured from leading edge at wing root.
Tow hook: CG ±2 mm, depending on desired launch safety.
Position measured from wing leading edge to rear edge of hook, see sketch below.
SETTINGS FREESTYLER 3 |
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trim positions |
FLAPS |
AILERONS |
ELEVATOR |
RUDDER |
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Climb |
2-3 |
-0.5 to flap |
0 |
0 |
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Normal |
0 |
flush to flap |
0 |
0 |
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Speed |
-1.5 |
flush to flap |
0.5 |
0 |
|
Winch launch |
13 |
-1 to flap |
0 |
0 |
|
Butterfly |
35 |
-8 |
3 |
0 |
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deflections |
FLAPS |
AILERONS |
ELEVATOR |
RUDDER |
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Climb |
-7/5 |
-15.5/9 |
±7.5 |
±7.5 |
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Normal |
-7/6 |
-15/10 |
±7.5 |
±7.5 |
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Speed |
-7/6.5 |
-15/10 |
±7 |
±7 |
|
Winch launch |
0 |
-16/2 |
±7 |
±8 |
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wing mix |
ELEVATOR > FLAPS & AILERONS |
AILERONS > RUDDER |
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Climb |
-1.5/1.5 |
3 |
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Normal |
-5/7 |
2 |
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Speed |
-5/7 |
1 |
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Winch launch |
0 |
5 |
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flap down = + , flap up = – , all measures in mm |