HobbyZone HBZ7600 Glasair Sportsman Instruction Manual page 16

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Flying
1. Let the aircraft climb at full throttle, into the wind,
until the aircraft gets about 300 feet (91meters) above
the ground, then decrease the throttle to half (50%).
Tip: When properly trimmed, your aircraft's wing design
causes a climb at full throttle without use of elevator.
Try to make only small and gentle movements of the
control sticks so you can see how the aircraft responds.
Your aircraft is designed to climb and turn well.
Flying with the nose pointed toward you is one of the
hardest things to do when learning to fl y.
To practice piloting the aircraft with the nose pointed
toward you, try fl ying in large circles high off the ground.
Wing leveling system
Your aircraft will automatically level its wings to help
you stay in the air. If you feel you are losing control,
release the aileron stick to allow it to slowly return
to level fl ight.
Active Control Mixing
When Virtual Instructor is on Training Steps 1 and 2,
aileron input results in an automatic mix to elevator
and rudder to help keep altitude in turns.
Landing
The aircraft can fl y for approximately 8-10 minutes on
one battery charge. This fl ight time is based on the rec-
ommended fl ying style shown in this manual.
When you notice the aircraft no longer climbs while under
full power, well before motor begins to pulse, land im-
mediately and recharge the battery or you may damage
the Li-Po battery.
1. Decrease the throttle and bring the aircraft's nose into
the wind. Do not be afraid to fully reduce the throttle
and let the aircraft glide unpowered.
2. While gliding into the wind, little or no elevator, aileron
and rudder should be required. If you think the aircraft
will land short of your target area, gently add a small
amount of throttle and a slight amount of up elevator.
3. Once the aircraft is 3–4 feet above ground, slowly pull
back the elevator stick. At this speed, this should result
in a "fl are", causing the nose to rise without increasing
altitude. As the aircraft loses speed, the main gear will
touch down fi rst, followed by the nose gear.
4. Allow the aircraft to come to a stop.
CAUTION: Never catch a fl ying aircraft in your
hands. Doing so could cause personal injury and
damage to the aircraft.
NOTICE: When fi nished fl ying, never keep the aircraft in
the sun. Do not store the aircraft in a hot, enclosed area
such as a car. Doing so can damage the foam.
Glasair Sportsman
EN
Full throttle
1
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Post Flight Checklist
1. Disconnect fl ight battery from
aircraft (Required for Safety)
2. Remove fl ight battery from
aircraft
3. Power off transmitter
4. Recharge fl ight battery
50% throttle
Reduced throttle
2
3
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Post Flight Checklist
5. Repair or replace all damaged
parts
6. Store fl ight battery apart from
aircraft and monitor the
battery charge
7. Make note of fl ight conditions
and fl ight plan results, planning
for future fl ights
Wind