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C) Check the rudder. Looking from behind
the airplane, move the rudder stick to the right. The
rudder should move to the right. If it does not, flip
the servo reversing switch on your transmitter to
change the direction.
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D) Check the throttle. Moving the throttle
stick forward should turn on the motor.
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2) Check Control Surface Throw.
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A) The Rudder should move 5/8” left and
5/8” right from center. If it moves too far, move the
pushrod clevis to a hole in the rudder control horn
away from the rudder. Do the opposite if there is
not enough throw.
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B) The elevator should move 3/8” up and
3/8” down from center. If it moves too far, move the
pushrod clevis to a hole in the elevator control horn
away from the elevator. Do the opposite if there is
not enough throw.
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1) If you did not yet break in the motor, refer to
page # 6 and follow the instructions for motor break-
in. Correct break-in will result in higher performance
and longer motor life. It is highly recommended.
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2) Cycle the motor battery three times. Nicad
batteries, when new, need to be used 2-3 times before
they produce their top voltage and duration. Simply
charge the battery and then run the motor until the
motor stops. Allow the battery and motor to cool,
then repeat this procedure two more times.
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3) Check every nut and bolt and every glue joint
in the Whisper to ensure everything is tight and well
bonded. This should include all of the control sur-
face hinges as well.
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4) Double check the balance of the airplane.
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5) Check the control surfaces. All should move
in the correct direction and not bind in any way.
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6) Check the receiver antenna. It should be fully
extended and not coiled up inside the fuselage.
PREFLIGHT CHECK
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7) Check the condition of the transmitter bat-
teries. They should be fully charged if they are re-
chargeable type Nicads, or replaced if they are non-
rechargeable cells and the voltage indicator drops out
of the green.
ABC's OF FLYING
If you've come this far, now you're ready to prepare
for the maiden voyage of your new Whisper. Before
proceeding, we highly recommend double checking
all of your work. Make sure there is no detail you
missed and that you understand all of the airplane's
functions. Taking time right now to do this will make
your first few flights much more enjoyable. We hope
you find the following sections helpful, making your
first few flights successful.
Since you've chosen the Whisper, you've avoided
making the most common mistake beginners make:
choosing a high performance aircraft like a P-51D
Mustang or an F-16 Jet as a trainer. Just as you
wouldn't learn to drive a car using an Indy car, learn-
ing to fly R/C aircraft should start in a trainer. The
second mistake new pilots make is not seeking out
the help of an experienced modeler. While it is cer-
tainly true that some people have learned to fly with-
out help, having the help of an experienced R/C
model pilot will help make those first few flights
more successful. So, we highly recommend seek-
ing out a club or a flying field near you. You'd be
surprised just how many clubs that help beginners
all over the world!
Once at the field, even before removing your plane
from the car, introduce yourself to some of the other
pilots. Find out what safety procedures and frequency
control system is in place. In short, learn and follow
the field etiquette. Doing so will ensure safe model-
ing for you and others as well as give you a chance to
meet the other flyers and find out who might be the
right person to help you learn to fly.
Sometimes, it is just impossible to find anyone to help.
In that case it would be wise to seek out some addi-
tional information about flying R/C. R/C Modeler
Magazine, Harry Higley Models and Model Airplane
News Magazine all publish very good basic flight
training books that will explain flying in more detail.
You may also wish to seek out a computer simulator.
Great Planes and Dave Brown both make excellent
flight simulators that can be very effective at teach-
ing the basic coordination of R/C flight.
