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*We have found that some ZTW 100A ESCs included in the Cessna 170 and RV-8 may not be calibrated properly from the factory, which may cause issues with motor function. For this reason, we recommend that our customers with the ZTW 100A ESC re-calibrate the ESC to ensure proper performance. Follow the video below for calibration of the ZTW 100A ESC. | *We have found that some ZTW 100A ESCs included in the Cessna 170 and RV-8 may not be calibrated properly from the factory, which may cause issues with motor function. For this reason, we recommend that our customers with the ZTW 100A ESC re-calibrate the ESC to ensure proper performance. Follow the video below for calibration of the ZTW 100A ESC. | ||
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+ | *The control horns on the RV-8 are made from plastic. While they are very durable and work well for flight applications, if the screw and lock nut holding the ball link to the control horn is over-tightened, the control horn can break. The plastic in the lock nut prevents the nut from backing off, and because of that, it does not need to be tightened significantly to stay in place. 'Snug' will do! | ||
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Revision as of 20:46, 29 December 2020
Contents
Latest Updates
Printed Manual Typo
None
Latest Online Manual
The Latest Version of the RV-8 Manual is available online.
- This version matches the printed manual.
Addendums
The ZTW ESC Addendum is available online.
Build Tips
- We have found that some ZTW 100A ESCs included in the Cessna 170 and RV-8 may not be calibrated properly from the factory, which may cause issues with motor function. For this reason, we recommend that our customers with the ZTW 100A ESC re-calibrate the ESC to ensure proper performance. Follow the video below for calibration of the ZTW 100A ESC.
- The control horns on the RV-8 are made from plastic. While they are very durable and work well for flight applications, if the screw and lock nut holding the ball link to the control horn is over-tightened, the control horn can break. The plastic in the lock nut prevents the nut from backing off, and because of that, it does not need to be tightened significantly to stay in place. 'Snug' will do!