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balance with your fi ngers somewhere between the forward
and aft lines, the Cessna will be safe to fl y. We recommend
that the plane balance at or close to the middle lines, at least
for your fi rst few fl ights. Add weight to the nose or tail of
the plane as necessary until the plane balances with your
fi ngers on the middle lines. If the tail drops, nose weight
will be required. If the nose drops, then tail weight will be
required. The best way to add weight to balance the model
is to place segments of stick-on lead weight on the fuselage
wherever it may be needed. For this, Great Planes stick-on
lead weight (GPMQ4485) should be used.
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3. Determine the amount of weight required by placing
segments over the cowl or tail where shown, but do not
attach the lead yet.
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4. Once you can get the model to balance and you know
how much lead will be required, permanently stick it into
position. If nose weight is required, you could simply stick it
to the bottom of the fuselage just in front of the nose landing
gear. If you prefer the lead to be concealed, stick it out of
the way in the battery compartment. If tail weight is required,
simply adhere it to the underside of the horizontal stabilizer.
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5. Recheck the C.G. to make certain the model still
balances where required. Once fi nished, remove the battery.
Never charge the battery while it is installed in the model.
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6. Later, once you become an expert at fl ying your Cessna,
you may change the fl ying characteristics by changing the
balance point—but do not go beyond the marks you already
made on the top of the wing. Moving the C.G. forward (nose
heavy) will improve the model’s stability. This could be an
advantage on breezy days. Moving the C.G. aft (tail heavy)
will make the model more sensitive to control input.
Identify Your Model
No matter if you fl y at an AMA sanctioned R/C club site or
if you fl y somewhere on your own, you should always have
your name, address, telephone number and AMA number on
or inside your model. It is
required
at all AMA R/C club fl ying
sites and AMA sanctioned fl ying events and simply a “good
idea” even if fl ying somewhere else. Write this information on
a strip of masking tape and place it on the inside of the cowl
top (or simply write the information directly on the inside of
the cowl top).
FLYING THE CESSNA 350 CORVALIS
Although the Cessna 350 Corvalis is an extremely sturdy
airplane made of durable foam, its low wing confi guration
does not have the self-righting characteristics of a trainer
plane and is therefore not recommended for beginner pilots.
The Cessna is, however, easy to fl y even for pilots with
moderate experience. If you have not previously fl own a
trainer it is strongly suggested that you learn to fl y with one
fi rst. Or, get the assistance of an experienced pilot to help you
with the fi rst few fl ights (or however many it takes until you are
profi cient with the entire fl ight from take-off to landing).
Find a Suitable Flying Site
Find a fl ying site clear of buildings, trees, power lines and
other obstructions. Until you know how much area will be
required and have mastered fl ying your Cessna in confi ned
spaces, a site at least the size of two or three football fi elds
should be adequate—a fl ying fi eld specifi cally intended for
R/C planes is best. Don’t fl y within six miles of R/C fl ying
fi elds and never fl y near people—especially children who
can wander unpredictably.
Perform a Range Check
The “range” is the safe operating distance from the Tx to
the Rx, and should be as far as you can clearly see the
model. With the assistance of another person, place the
aircraft on the ground and walk 100 feet (30m) away from
the model. With the Tx pointed directly at the model, operate
the transmitter’s controls, and ensure the movement of all
surfaces is according to the movement of the transmitter.
Monitor Your Flight Time
Monitor and limit your fl ight time using a timer such as the
one on your wrist watch. When the batteries are getting low
you will usually notice a performance drop before the ESC
cuts off motor power, so when you notice the plane fl ying
slower you should land.
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