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FIRST FLIGHTS
It will be VERY helpful if you are able to obtain help from an experienced model pilot during your first flights. It is a very
good idea to find a model club in your area or at least someone that can fly RC planes. They can help with the final setup
and flight testing of your plane. Making sure it is an enjoyable experience and not a disaster!
Flying a radio controlled model aircraft is difficult, due to the good hand to eye co-ordination required. Good eyesight is
needed to see what the model is doing and a basic knowledge of the theory of flight is useful.
Practice – like anything worthwhile is required to master the skills for the hobby.
Accidents DO occur and damage WILL be caused to the model when this happens. So if you are not prepared to accept
this – do not attempt to fly this model.
That is the bad news ! But the development of new and exciting skills and the enjoyment of seeing your own radio
controlled model obeying your every command is well worth it !!
This is a great hobby for all ages and abilities, so ENJOY !!
Now, if the day has arrived when there is practically no breeze and you have found an area about the same size as a
football oval with a smooth surface, place the model on the ground, facing directly into that slight breeze and have your
helper hold it.
After checking again that the control surfaces are moving in the correct direction, extend the transmitter antenna, give
your helper the nod and start your take off by slowly advancing the throttle to full power, at the same time holding in
some up elevator to prevent a nose-dive and being ready to apply aileron to correct any tendency to roll .
Unless you have a long smooth surface to take off from – you are probably best to "hand launch" the model with the help
of a friend. The model is not designed to take off from grass, only smooth hard surfaces.
Hand launching is a good method to get your model airborne as there is less risk of getting caught up in holes Etc. in the
runway.
Have a helper hold the model above their head, gripping the fuselage around the middle, so it is evenly balanced. While
facing into any wind, run forward and "push" the model forward and slightly down so the model can attain flying speed
quickly. Do not "throw" the model as this can cause an unstable launch.
Once airborne and at about 100 feet altitude, commence your first turn by the application of aileron ( Right hand stick )
and a small amount of up elevator ( pull back on the Left hand stick ) to hold the nose into the turn. If you find that the
model is getting too high, reduce throttle, then continue making turns left and right to familiarise yourself with its flight
characteristics, keeping the model within clear view at a distance of no more than 200 metres. After a few minutes you'll
be ready to land, so reduce the throttle setting to about 10% and prepare to land into the breeze at the end of a sweeping
180 degree approach, being ready to increase power if you are about to land short, or reduce it further if the model is
about to overshoot.
TIPS FROM THE PRO'S
If you have a computer flight simulator, it is a good idea to practice with it before actually flying.
It is a good idea to taxi the plane around on the ground with a moderate amount of throttle. This will help you get use to
the rudder ground controls.
You must learn to use only gentle movements of the controls. When using proportional radio control systems, only slight
corrections are necessary to change the direction of the plane.
Do not push the joysticks to maximum deflection for more than three seconds. This will result in a crash!
It is a very good idea to find a model club in your area or at least someone that can fly RC planes. They can help with the
final setup and flight testing of your plane. Making sure it is an enjoyable experience and not a disaster!
Take off and land into the wind. Always try to keep the model in front of you.
Extra motor batteries are available – so one can be charging while flying with the other. After market chargers are
available to make charge times faster.
A range of spare parts are available from where you purchased this product. Some parts may not be "in stock" at the
time of enquiry.
If a part of the airframe is damaged or broken – most times it may be repaired by using Epoxy – like Araldite or Foam
Compatible Super glues like MERCURY foam safe – most other glues will melt the foam. The use of tape – like duct tape
and packing tape - is also very effective in repairing broken parts. If the part is not repairable, then most parts are
available separately.
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