FG-1 CORSAIR ‘LUCKY GALLON’
H-Kings 990mm span Plug & Fly sports-scale bent wing hot rod
LAUNCHING:
FLYING:
1. The FG-1 Corsair "Lucky Gallon" should always be launched with an under arm launch. Hold
the model from the top of the fuselage at the approximate location of the CG. This is the best
way to hold the Corsair for launching.
2. Holding the model firmly with one hand and the radio in your other, raise the throttle to
around 65-70% (your chin is good for doing this), and in a swinging motion, from your side,
launch the model up with some force holding a bit of right aileron and up elevator in as you
do, and release once you come to the end your swing at the point at which it has the most
energy.
3.Once the model has left your hand continue to hold in some up elevator and right aileron until
you can bring your hand back down from the position of release to place it back on the
throttle. Once on the throttle increase to full power for a rapid and clean climb out.
NOTE:
If this is your first hand launch model it is recommended you ask an experienced
model flyer to launch for you, at least for the maiden. Or if you prefer, you can always ask a
fellow club mate to always launch the model.
1. Start your final approach into the landing WITH throttle. The spinning prop will not only
continue to provide airflow (and thus control authority) over your control surfaces, but also
actually help to slow the model down when the low end of the throttle is used on approach.
2. As you approach the ground keep the model level and when about 20cm from the ground
begin to ease in a little more elevator to begin the flare process (the process of raising the
nose to reduce the forward speed of the airframe and touch down with the nose slightly
raised) whilst at the same time reducing throttle further.
3. Now that you’ve entered the flare and as the model gets lower to the ground, cut the motor
completely. This will reduce the risk of damage to the prop and stress on the motor.
The FG-1 Corsair "Lucky Gallon"is a breeze to land and basically effortless too if you keep
in mind the above steps.
In flight the FG-1 Corsair "Lucky Gallon"is well behaved and stable throughout the speed range.
With the low rate settings as outlined in this manual the Reno Aces FG-1 Corsair "Lucky Gallon" is
smooth to control and at full speed carves effortlessly through the air in turns and graceful
maneuvers. In the high rate setting the FG-1 Corsair "Lucky Gallon" is transferred from a scale racer
to a aerobatic hotrod capable of snap rolls, knife edges, flat spins and more.
LANDING:
With its thick wing section allowing the FG-1 Corsair "Lucky Gallon"to remain stable even at the
slowest of speeds and plastic skid plates at all the major contact points, belly landing your FG-1
Corsair "Lucky Gallon" is both easy and worry free if you follow these basic steps below.
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