Launching By Hand - Carson Cessna 182 Instruction Manual

Launching by hand

If there is only an area with relatively high grass
available for launching, the aeroplane should be
launched by hand.
We recommend that an assistant executes
launching so that the pilot can react to unforeseen
attitude at any time. Follow the procedure as
detailed below:
- Switch on transmitter,
- Check all rudder and aileron functions.
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WIND
Correct
The model should be thrown as horizontal as
possible to achieve an easily controllable attitude.
If it is thrown downwards it becomes faster and
may be difficult to level up before it hits the ground.
If the throw is directed steeply upward the flight
Ground launch
Due to the relatively small size of the model it
requires a suitable runway e.g. a grass strip mown
very short. It must always be launched as close
as possible to the direction from which the wind is
blowing. After all of the rudders have been
checked for correct functioning, the pilot should
position him or herself
behind the model to
allow him or her to
react quickly if the
model veers to the
side. At full throttle,
after rolling
approximately 20m, and if
the speed seems high enough,
the aeroplane can take off by
gentle pulling on the elevator. Now
gradually increase the speed and do
not allow to climb too steeply!
Once a sufficiently safe height has been
reached, the throttle for normal flying mode
can be reduced to about 30%. This lengthens
the flight duration accordingly.
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then connect batte
WIND
Wrong, downward
- Hold model in the centre of gravity over the
throwers head as shown.
- Push the throttle stick all way to the front,
testing intensity of thrust.
- Throw the model forward in one swift
movement.
- Control attitude of the plane immediately and
climb at a flat angle.
WIND
Wrong, too
steep upward
speed diminishes and the ensuing breaking away
from the airflow (no more lifting forces) is likely to
result in a crash. Always try to launch into the wind.
Even with the engine switched off the model is still
easy to steer when gliding, but you must ensure
that it does not get too slow because of the
danger of temporarily
uncontrolled flying conditions
and possible stalling.
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