sloppy fit of clevis pin in horn; elasticity present in flexible
plastic pushrods; side-play of pushrod in guide tube caused by
tight bends; sloppy fit of Z-bend in servo arm; insufficient glue
used when gluing in the elevator joiner wire or aileron torque
rod; excessive flexing of aileron, caused by using too soft
balsa aileron; excessive “play” or “backlash” in servo gears;
and insecure servo mounting.
LANDING
When it’s time to land, fly a normal landing pattern and
approach as follows: Reduce the power to about 1/4 and fly a
downwind leg far enough out from the runway to allow you to
make a gentle 180 degree turn. As you make the turn into the
wind for your final approach, pull the throttle back to idle. Allow
the plane to keep descending on a gradual glide slope until
you are about 3 feet off the runway. Gradually apply a little up
elevator to flare for landing. You should apply just enough up
elevator to hold the plane just off the runway while the excess
speed bleeds off. The model should settle onto the runway for
a slow, slightly nose-high landing. If your approach looks short,
add in a little power to extend the glide. If you are too high, add
throttle slowly and go around for another try. Do not try to
“force” the airplane to land.
Good luck and have fun flying your model, but always
stay in control and fly in a safe manner.
BUILDING NOTES
Kit Purchased Date: _______________________
Where Purchased:_________________________
Date Construction Started: __________________
Date Construction Finished: _________________
Finished Weight: __________________________
Date of First Flight: ________________________
FLIGHT LOG
Printed in USA