Flying Tips - advanced scale models Sukhoi SU-26M Assembly Instructions Manual

Takeoff generally requires no more than 50% power. The aircraft tracks straight and requires very little rudder correction during the
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takeoff roll using this power setting.
Aileron response is very rapid and a little sensitive close to centre. Using an exponential setting of approximately 30% makes
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precision flying a lot easier.
The elevator is powerful and can be a little sensitive close to centre. Using an exponential setting of approximately 20% will make
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small input corrections easier.
There are generally no tendencies to deviate from normal flight until radical control inputs are made. There can be a slight tendency
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to "flick" at high elevator inputs that are made very quickly. Lessening the elevator control throw can alleviate this.
Stall turns to the left are very easy. Stall turns to the right are more easily done with the throttle nearly closed.
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Knife edge flight may require a slight amount of up elevator to keep the aircraft from tucking. This can be alleviated by using
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elevator-rudder mixing.
With the aircraft in a spin (either upright or inverted), releasing the control throws results in instant recovery.
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Inverted flight may require some down elevator input to hold level flight. This can be alleviated by moving the C/G back.
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Landing is very predictable and stable, even at slow speeds. With the engine throttled back, there is quite a bit of drag, so it's best to
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hold some power over the threshold and decrease power just before touchdown.

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