GREAT PLANES ZERO Instruction Manual page 21

does behave differently to different C.G. locations. Balanced
nearer the forward end of the C.G. range the Zero seems to
ground handle a little better once the wheels touch the ground
during a landing and is slightly less likely to bounce back into
the air. The takeoff rollout is also a little easier—once the tail
rises the Zero can be steered all the way down the runway
as long as you please until you bump the elevator to make
the plane rise into the air. Balanced nearer the aft end of the
C.G. range the Zero feels a little more "nimble" and is more
agreeable to being "thrashed" around in the air. But at an aft
C.G. you'll notice the Zero may fl oat a little on landing. For
windier days a farther forward C.G. may be preferred.
Other than that, the Zero exhibits no unexpected tendencies.
Because it is a slightly "draggier" type of model the Zero does
benefi t from a few "clicks" of throttle on fi nal approach all the
way until touchdown just to keep a little wind blasting over
the elevator. Even with a little throttle the Zero will still bleed
speed and establish a nose-down attitude until touchdown.
Have a ball! But always stay in
control and fl y in a safe manner.
GOOD LUCK AND GREAT FLYING!
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