To initiate a landing approach, lower the throttle while on the
downwind leg. Allow the nose of the model to pitch
downward to gradually bleed off altitude. Continue to lose
altitude, but maintain airspeed by keeping the nose down as
you turn onto the crosswind leg. Make your final turn toward
the landing area (into the wind) keeping the nose down to
maintain airspeed and control. Level the attitude when the
model reaches an altitude of about 10 feet, 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 and the model is a foot or so off
the deck, cut your throttle and smoothly increase up elevator
until it gently touches down on its belly. Make sure that you
cut your power completely before touchdown, or gearbox
damage may result.
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, 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 do
a loop, check your altitude, mind the wind direction
(anticipating rudder corrections that will be required to
maintain heading), remember to throttle back at the top, 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.
Have a ball! But always stay in control and fly in a
safe manner.
GOOD LUCK AND GREAT FLYING!
Fill in and place on or inside your model.
Great Planes ElectriFly Yak 55 EP 3D ARF
You don’t need expensive brushless motor systems for 3D
electric aerobatics. The Yak’s enormous control surfaces and
full flying stabilizer offer impressive maneuverability and
hovering potential with the powerful, included 280-size
brushed motor and 5:1 gearbox. Its low parts count and
easy final assembly will have this aerobat flight-ready in just
2-3 hours. The durable, lightweight EPS foam airframe
features a high-vis, preapplied trim scheme. An included
“prop saver” allows the prop to deflect back upon landing,
and is compatible with APC or GWS prop hubs. GPMA1190
Great Planes ElectriFly U-Can-Do 3D EP ARF
It’s a park flyer, ARF and 3D trainer all in one! Less than a
yard across the wing tips and weighing just 15 ounces, the
U-Can-Do 3D EP is small enough to fly at nearby parks and
fields. And its unique FlightFlex airframe not only simplifies
assembly to just 2 to 4 easy hours...it also results in virtual
indestructibility! Touch down hard – it’ll bounce and bend,
but not break. With the included ball bearing 280 motor, 5:1
gearbox and prop, it flies like a champ, performing hovers,
harriers and any other 3D stunt you care to name with
authority. GPMA1275
OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE
FROM GREAT PLANES
Landing
17