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Learning to Fly
Your Redcat Racing aircraft is intended for 1
st
time flyers as well as for experienced operators.
By reading and understanding these simple instructions, you will learn to fly your R/C aircraft
in no time!
Understanding how an Aircraft Flies:
By understanding how an aircraft flies you will have greater control over your R/C aircraft.
When the aircraft moves forward, the shape of the main wing allows air to provide lift, letting
your plane gain altitude. If your aircraft moves forward too slowly, the wing can not create
enough lift and your plane will stall. Your ducted fan or propeller creates the power needed to
move the plane forward. As long as your aircraft is moving forward, the wing is creating lift.
Maneuvering while in Flight:
Your aircraft is able to make a turn by tilting in the direction of the turn. In order to turn your
aircraft, you tilt the plane with the aileron or rudder controls in the direction you want to plane
to turn. To make your aircraft move up or down, give the intended command using the
elevator control stick.
Note that as the airplane rises it moves slower. Too slow and you will
stall your aircraft.
Turning your R/C aircraft is much different than controlling a R/C car or truck!
When you tilt
the aircraft’s wing in the direction you want it to turn, the plane will continue to tilt as long as
the wing is angled in that direction. To stop the plane from turning, move the control stick in
the opposite direction of the turn so that the wings will level out. If you let go of the control
stick completely, the aircraft should automatically return to normal, level flight.
General Flying Recommendations:
Launching your Aircraft:
If you hand-launch your plane, make sure it’s thrown straight
ahead and into the direction of the wind. If taking off from a runway, the aircraft needs to
build up speed before you provide up elevator controls. Once off the ground, climb at a slow
pace to ensure your aircraft does not stall.
Climb too steeply and your aircraft may crash.
Turns:
Don’t attempt turning your aircraft until it is high enough off the ground. If the aircraft begins
to stall, input down elevator controls to gain control. Remember, when the aircraft is flying
towards you the transmitter stick controls operate the aircraft in the opposite directions!
Landing:
Avoid turning when the aircraft is low. Do not try to land in a specific spot, rather let the plane
glide slowly towards the ground.
Flying in a large, open field is always recommended!
