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(into the wind) keeping the nose down to maintain 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 .
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, practicing a competition sequence, 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 try your first
blender, check your altitude, mind the wind direction, remind
yourself of the proper procedure to exit, 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 .
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GOOD LUCK AND GREAT FLYING!
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