familiar with the model at slower speeds. Take care of any trim
requirements that might be needed and settle back and have fun!
Now is the time to find out how the airplane reacts to the control
inputs. It does not take much so take it easy on the elevator. Avoid
trying to use elevators to “force” the airplane to altitude. Instead,
use forward airspeed to allow the airplane to climb on its own.
Properly set-up, with the correct CG location, the airplane should
be very comfortable to fly at the suggested initial control
movements. Throttle all the way back, turning off the motor and
check out the glide. It should be fairly flat and relatively slow -
perfect for a little thermal hunting! While still at altitude, with motor
off, test the stall characteristics of your airplane. The Lil’ Rascal
ARF should demonstrate a fairly sedate stall with almost instant
recovery.
The Lil’ Rascal is capable of some interesting aerobatics.
Consecutive loops are easy.
It can also perform some neat
looking rudder rolls, and even inverted flight is possible with
practice. It can be forced into a great looking spin by applying a
little throttle along with full up and hard left or right rudder. Don’t
worry, the pull out from a spin is virtually instantaneous. From
experience, we can assure you that you will find low flybys and
thermal soaring a source of endless pleasure. Even though the
color schemes offer great visibility, be careful of the altitude gain!
This airplane can get small fairly quickly.
Landing the Lil’ Rascal is easy. Throttle back to achieve a shallow
rate of sink, turn into the wind and allow the airplane to settle in
smoothly to a 3-point landing. With a little experience, you’ll be
landing the Lil’ Rascal right in front of you every time!
A final word of caution is in order. Never land your airplane in
tall grass or weeds with the motor running.
Always throttle
completely back if you see that you may wind up landing in such
terrain or nose over. Tall grass and weeds may get tangled in the
propeller and stall the motor if it is running. A stalled motor can
overheat the ESC and batteries, causing them to fail. Fly smart
and you will fly for a long time.
IMORTANT NOTE:
Although the Lil’ Rascal ARF is considered a “park flyer” and can
be flown in fairly confined spaces by accomplished pilots, it should
never be flown within five miles of an organized R/C aircraft flying
site. This one simple precaution can prevent the loss of your model
from radio interference. Do yourself a favor and join your local R/C
club – you’ll almost always get assistance and good advice and
you might even make a friend or two!
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