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airspeed and control. Level the attitude when the model
reaches the runway threshold, modulating the throttle as
necessary to maintain your glide path and airspeed. If you are
going to overshoot, smoothly advance the throttle (always
ready on the right rudder to counteract torque) and climb out
to make another attempt. When you're ready to make your
landing flare and the model is a foot or so off the deck,
smoothly increase up elevator until it gently touches down.
Once the model is on the runway and has lost flying speed,
hold up elevator to place the tail on the ground, regaining tail
wheel control. When you decide to attempt a landing with flaps
be prepared for the airplane to balloon when the flaps are
deployed. You can minimize this tendency by setting up a
elevator to flap mix. Only 1/16" [1.6mm] or so of down elevator
mixed to the flaps will be required to minimize the ballooning.
One final note about flying your model. Have a goal or flight
plan in mind for every flight. This can be learning a new
maneuver(s), improving a maneuver(s) you already know, or
learning how the model behaves in certain conditions (such as
on high or low rates). This is not necessarily to improve your
skills (though it is never a bad idea!) , but more importantly so
you do not surprise yourself by impulsively attempting a
maneuver and suddenly finding that you've run out of time,
altitude or airspeed. Every maneuver should be deliberate, not
impulsive. For example, if you're going to do a loop, check your
altitude, mind the wind direction (anticipating rudder
corrections that will be required to maintain heading),
remember to throttle back at the top, and make certain you are
on the desired rates (high/low rates). A flight plan greatly
reduces the chances of crashing your model just because of
poor planning and impulsive moves. Remember to think.
Have a ball! But always stay in control and fly in a
safe manner.
GOOD LUCK AND GREAT FLYING!
Make a copy of this identification tag and put it on or
inside your model.
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