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Step 15 – Throttle Adjustment

Step 16 – Using Elevator

Step 17 – Landing Your Super Decathlon BL

Step 18 – Aerobatic Flight

1.  Climb to an altitude of 100 feet or more with  

full throttle.

2.  To achieve and maintain a level “cruising” altitude, 

reduce the power by moving the throttle down to 

approximately 50%.  The throttle is proportional, 

so you can add or reduce throttle in small  

increments as needed to maintain the altitude that 

you desire.

3.  To reduce altitude, reduce throttle.

4. To increase altitude, increase throttle.

Your Super Decathlon BL is equipped with a third  
channel for elevator (pitch control).  Pulling back on the 
stick provides up elevator.  This allows for shorter  
takeoffs, better flares for landing, better climb rates and 
more effective turns.  Pulling too far back on the elevator 
to climb too quickly will result in the airplane entering a 
stall, causing the nose to drop down.

To avoid crashing from a stall, always maintain 

enough altitude to recover.

When you begin to notice that your Super Decathlon BL 
no longer climbs well under full power (normally after  
approximately 15 minutes), the battery is getting low and 
it is time to land.  Bring in your Super Decathlon BL  
directly into the wind and toward the desired landing 
spot.  Gradually reduce throttle (as well as giving a small 
amount of down elevator if you choose) to reach an  
altitude of approximately 10 feet.  At this point, reduce 
even more throttle and your Super Decathlon BL should 
glide in softly for a landing.

Note:

  Your Super Decathlon BL should be landed 

on a smooth surface (such as asphalt or concrete) so 

that the landing gear can work effectively.  You can 

land in short grass, but it is less than ideal.

Your Super Decathlon BL comes out of the box with the 
controls set for softer responses and at the outer holes 
of the control surfaces.  Once you get used to the flight 
characteristics and want to perform more aerobatic 
maneuvers, you can change the amount of throw  
that is permitted by moving to the inner holes of the 
control horns.

After making any adjustments, always turn on the  
transmitter and center the transmitter trim levers, making 
sure the control surfaces are adjusted evenly.

Note:  

By making these changes, the controls will be 

much more responsive. This makes the airplane much 

less forgiving and easier to stall.  Remember, crash 

damage is not covered under the warranty.

Just after a stall has occurred, the nose of the airplane 
will fall and the plane will look like it is diving.  To recover 
from a stall, simply pull back slowly on the elevator stick 
once your Super Decathlon BL has built up airspeed.  
Remember, pulling back too quickly or for too long will 
once again cause the airplane to enter a stall.  Effectively 
avoiding and recovering from stalls requires experience.  
Always seek the help of an experienced radio control 
pilot if you are not familiar with pitch control.  Failure to 
do so could result in a crash and significant damage to 
your airplane.

Expert Tip: 

 As you get better and more experienced at 

flying, try adding a bit of up elevator just prior to  
landing to “flare” the plane.  With some practice, your 
landings should become smooth and on target.

Warning:

  Do not attempt to catch the airplane or 

injury may occur.  Remember, there is a spinning  

propeller on the front of the plane that can cause  

injury.  Also, remember to cut power to the motor 

right before you land to prevent damage to  

the propeller.

Step 14 – Flying (continued)

Sharp Turns

In order to make a sharper turn, move the stick in the 
desired direction and add some up elevator (pull back on 
the elevator stick).  The plane will make a sharper  
banking turn.

Note: 

 With the throttle set at low or off (gliding), the 

plane will not turn as fast as when you are flying at or 

near full throttle.

Rudder Trim

If the model wants to constantly turn to one direction, 
use the trim lever to correct (see drawing).  Your Super 
Decathlon BL should fly straight with the control stick at 
neutral.

Elevator Trim

If your Super Decathlon BL wants to go up or down, use 
the trim lever located at the left of the stick to correct 
(see drawing).  The model should fly straight with the 
control stick at neutral and should have a steady, shallow 
climb at full throttle.

Sharp Turn

Rudder 

Trim

Elevator

Trim

Summary of Contents for Super Decathlon BL

Page 1: ...e products are distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign IL 61822 2008 Horizon Hobby Inc Horizon Hobby UK Units 1 4 Ployters Road Staple Tye Harlow Essex CM187NS Unit...

Page 2: ...is recommended to charge the Li Po battery immediately as it will be used in future assembly steps 1 Insert 8 new AA batteries supplied into the transmitter observing proper polarity 2 Turn the power...

Page 3: ...e transmitter This should be done each time you turn off the airplane Note It is very important to make sure that the control surfaces rudder and elevator are at 0 degrees when the transmitter control...

Page 4: ...20 degrees it is too windy to fly You will need two people to perform the range test one to hold the plane and the other to give the transmitter input Warning The person holding the plane should hold...

Page 5: ...ll on until you have reached an altitude of about 50 feet At this same time make sure that you are continuing to keep the airplane directed into the wind 2 Make right and left adjustments as necessary...

Page 6: ...fter making any adjustments always turn on the transmitter and center the transmitter trim levers making sure the control surfaces are adjusted evenly Note By making these changes the controls will be...

Page 7: ...ld always treat the motor and propeller as live and dangerous remembering that it could start at any time and keep any body parts clothing and tools clear of the propeller arc NEVER LEAVE THE BATTERY...

Page 8: ...TV endpoint percentages Some systems including many Futaba systems may require the throttle channel to be reversed for proper operation Step 20 Programming the E flite 10A Pro Brushless ESC continued...

Page 9: ...chaser must be approved in writing by Horizon before shipment Damage Limits HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS I...

Page 10: ...our repair Non warranty repair estimates will be billed a minimum of hour of labor In addition you will be billed for return freight Please advise us of your preferred method of payment Horizon accept...

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