Dream-Flight r2106gf, Flight Manual

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Important guidelines to follow when flying the Weasel-TREK:
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When learning how to fly, always seek advice and training from experienced local pilots.
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Choose a flying location with a nice grassy area and free of large obstacles.
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When slope soaring, use a figure-eight shaped flight pattern to remain in best lift zone.
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Make turns away from slope whenever possible and give right of way to larger, heavier aircraft.
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Launch and land glider into wind and away from people, obstacles, and turbulence.
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Treat the land and its occupants with the utmost of respect.
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Fly glider a safe distance away from any individuals present.
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Have fun and enjoy the sun, wind, and your surroundings. This is what RC soaring is all about!
SLOPE SOARING BACKGROUND AND TECHNIQUE
Slope soaring, or ridge soaring, may be one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to experience the
thrills of RC soaring flight. One could describe the act of slope soaring as surfing an invisible wave of
upward moving wind. RC slope soaring is quiet, clean, challenging, and fun! The glider sustains flight by
riding the updraft created when wind is deflected upward by a sizeable land feature (sand dune, mountain,
cliff, etc). Through mastering the soaring techniques demonstrated on the following pages, one develops a
unique appreciation and understanding of the environment and weather patterns
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Slope soaring with a simple two channel glider like the Weasel-TREK can be a great first introduction to RC
flight, as it allows the pilot to develop his/her flying skills quickly, due to the often consistent and easy-to-
navigate nature of the lift source: ridge lift. The Weasel-TREK's small size, low weight, simplicity, low cost,
and durability give the pilot added confidence that facilitates the learning process. Unlike the days of
learning to fly a "classic" balsa glider, when the fledgling pilot worried constantly about putting the glider
"back in kit form," one can now avoid the constant fear of crashing a delicate glider and concentrate more
fully on the joy of learning to fly.
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