Setting Up Your RC Airplane

Getting your airplane dialed in for perfect flight isn't hard but, setting it up right the first time is important!!!

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Gear & Tools for a successful setup:

Servos that I use: https://amzn.to/3Isp9g7
Servo Locking: https://amzn.to/3N5KTlg
Pen Vise Drill: https://amzn.to/3inBWpn
CA Glue: https://amzn.to/3inC1cF
Servo Tester: https://amzn.to/3CVY5
EZ Connectors: https://amzn.to/3wryemT
Z-Bend Pliers: https://amzn.to/3IkhCQo
Blue Locktite: https://amzn.to/368B2uD
Throw Meter: https://amzn.to/3N6JEm8
Measuring Tool: https://amzn.to/3JtZO6O

Timestamp:

0:00 Intro
1:14 Servo Installation
2:30 Servo Tester
2:48 Installing the Servo Arm (Servo Horn)
3:06 EZ Connectors and Z-Bends
3:48 Setting up the control surfaces
4:09 About the push rod
4:40 Low & High Rates explained
5:07 Throw Rates
5:14 How to setup the throw meter
6:02 Time to check the balance of the plane both, forward and aft as well as, left to right
8:03 using weights to make your plane balance
8:53 Balancing a plane with your fingers
9:36 A well balanced prop
10:25 Final thoughts