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Flying Tips and Repairs
Control Surface Direction
Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a fl ying location.
Range Check your Radio System
Before you fl y, range check the radio system. Refer to your specifi c transmitter
instruction manual for range test information.
Rise Off Ground Takeoff
Place the aircraft in position for takeoff (facing into the wind). Select low rates
for fi rst takeoff and gradually increase the throttle to full and steer with the nose
wheel. Allow the model to accelerate to fl ying speed, then pull back gently on the
elevator and climb to a comfortable altitude.
Hand launch
It is advisable to have a helper for the fi rst few hand launches. Hold the airplane
behind the wing with the throwing hand and support the nose with the opposite hand.
Run the motor up to full throttle and give a FIRM throw straight ahead. The aircraft
should be launched fi rmly with the nose up 5–10 degrees and directly into the wind.
Flying
Always choose a wide-open space for fl ying. Due to the higher speeds of this
aircraft, it does require more room to fl y than average foam models. It is ideal
for you to fl y at a sanctioned fl ying fi eld. If you are not fl ying at an approved site,
always avoid fl ying near houses, trees, wires and buildings. You should also be
careful to avoid fl ying in areas where there are many people, such as busy parks,
schoolyards, or soccer fi elds.
In fl ight trimming
During your fi rst fl ight, trim the aircraft for level fl ight at 3/4 throttle. Make small
trim adjustments with your transmitter’s trim switches to straighten the aircraft’s
fl ight path. After landing, adjust the linkages mechanically to account for trim
changes and then reset the trims to neutral. Ensure the aircraft will fl y straight and
level with no trim or sub-trim.
Ailerons
Switch on the transmitter and connect the battery. Use the transmitter to operate
the ailerons. View the aircraft from the rear when checking the control directions.
1. Move the stick to the left. The right aileron will move down and the left aileron
move up, causing the aircrat to bank left.
2. Move the stick to the right. The right aileron will move up and the left aileron
move down, causing the aircraft to bank right.
Elevators
3. Move the stick toward the bottom of the transmitter. The elevators will move
up, causing the aircraft to climb.
4. Move the stick toward the top of the transmitter. The elevators will move
down, causing the aircraft to decend.
F-18 Blue Angel
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