WIND
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WIND
START
General
The forces which an airplane needs to stay in the
A good way to get accustomed to this
air depend upon its airspeed, weight, drag and the
phenomenon is to practice on a PC using a flight
amount of lift. Flying into the wind creates more lift
simulation program.
relative to its airspeed. Conversely a tail wind will
For instance CARSON “CFG Flight simulator” item
require a greater airspeed to generate an equal
No.
508068
can be recommended.
amount of lift. Take off and landing should
For absolute beginners we recommend that they
therefore always take place against the wind
are assisted by an expert model pilot and only take
whenever possible. Be aware that when the plane
over control of the transmitter when the plane is
is flying towards the pilot, the left and right controls
flying at a safe altitude.
are reversed.
Launching by hand
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Check all rudder and aileron functions.
The
Skydreamer
is exclusively launched by
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Hold model in the centre of gravity over the
hand as it has no landing gear. We recommend
throwers head as shown.
that an assistant executes launching so that the
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Push the throttle stick all way to the front,
pilot can react to unforeseen attitude at any time.
testing intensity of thrust.
Follow the procedure as detailed below:
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Throw the model forward in one swift
movement.
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Make sure that the transmitter frequency is
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Control attitude of the plane immediately and
available.
climb at a flat angle.
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Switch on transmitter, then connect battery.
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The model should be thrown as horizontal as
speed diminishes and the ensuing breaking away
possible to achieve an easily controllable attitude.
from the airflow (no more lifting forces) is likely to
If it is thrown downwards it becomes faster and
result in a crash. Always try to launch into the wind.
may be difficult to level up before it hits the ground.
If the throw is directed steeply upward the flight
Correct
Wrong, downward
Wrong, too
steep upward
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