Maxford USA Curtiss Pusher Instruction Manual

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The Curtiss Model D was often called the Curtiss Pusher because practically all were built with their
propellers 'pushing' from behind their pilots. Much more importantly, since the Wright Brothers'
patents prevented Glenn Curtiss from using wing warping for lateral control, he designed his Model D
with ailerons, which turned out to be the far superior method for achieving lateral control. Early
examples of the Curtiss Pusher had an elevator at the front for pitch control with a horizontal stabilizer
at the rear. The front elevator was ultimately discovered to be unnecessary, resulting in the later
development of the Curtiss "Headless" Pusher.
This sport-scale ARF R/C electric-powered Model D is based on the early-production "Headed"
Curtiss Pusher and is built to approx.
materials and comes prefinished with a two-color Mylar covering scheme.
Two flights of the Headed Curtiss Pusher formed the strong beginnings of a relationship between
Glenn Curtiss and the Navy that remained strong for decades: On November 14, 1910, test pilot
Eugene Ely took off from the USS Birmingham, which was the first time any aircraft successfully took
off and flew from a ship; then, on January 18, 1911, Eugene Ely performed the second precursor to
modern-day Navy aircraft-carrier air operations by landing a Model D aboard the USS Pennsylvania in
the first arrester-cable landing on a ship. In April 1911, the Navy purchased the Model D for use as an
airborne observation platform and the Aeronautical Division of the U.S. Army Signal Corps purchased
the Model D to use as a trainer. Consequently, the Curtiss Model D pusher became among the first
aircraft in the world to be built in any quantity.
We invite you to enjoy the pride of ownership and the joy of flying
this beautiful ARF sport-scale model of the famous Curtiss Pusher.
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Shown in flight with optional simulated pilot,
electric power system, receiver and servos.
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