H•KING
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Flight:
In flight the P-51 Galloping Ghost is well behaved and stable throughout the speed range. With the low
rate settings as outlined in this manual the Reno Aces P-51 is smooth to control and at full speed
carves effortlessly through the air in turns and graceful maneuvers. In the high rate setting the Galloping
ghost is transferred from a scale racer to a aerobatic hotrod capable of snap rolls, knife edges, flat spins
and more.
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Landing:
With its thick wing section allowing the Galloping Ghost to remain stable even at the slowest of speeds
and plastic skid plates at all the major contact points, belly landing your P-51 is both easy and worry
free if you follow these basic steps below.
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 Galloping Ghost is in fact a breeze to land and basically effortless too if you keep in mind the
above steps.
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Flying Tips:
1. Always remember to launch holding a little right aileron (to counter the rotational torque of the motor/prop)
and up elevator (to maintain a positive attitude of the nose) when launching the Galloping Ghost.
2. A balanced prop will always result in a more efficient power system and reduced stress on the airframe.
Always balance the supplied prop and check it after every landing for damage.
3. Use a high C rated battery pack for optimal performance from the power system supplied with the P-51.
4. Explore the slow speed flight of your model. The Galloping Ghost is just as much fun going slow as it is fast.
5. The P-51 has a great glider rate, so be sure to bleed off speed on your approach if flying from a small field.
6. Carry a spare prop in your Tx case, you never want to be without a spare prop when flying a belly lander.
7. Use a silver marker pen to quickly and effectively touch up the paint finish of the Galloping Ghost if it chips.
8. If you are a more experienced pilot buy the optional 'Pro' motor and enjoy speeds of well over 1 00mph!
