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Flying Your Crusader II
Where model flying is concerned, it’s not possible to have too much space.
So, we recommend flying your Crusader in a large enough area to ensure that
control is relaxed and that you have time to think. The area required will be
free of obstructions and at least the size of a ball field. We suggest that early
flights be carried out when the wind conditions are light, however once you’re
familiar with your Crusader you will easily be able to fly in less favorable
conditions. If you’re new to model flying we strongly recommend that the
services of an experienced model pilot be employed to assist with your first
flight.
The Crusader has plenty of power and will not struggle to get airborne. With
this in mind, and whilst our recommended method is to take-off from a
tarmac or short grass strip, it is possible to hand-launch the model. If you
adopt this method:
• Always launch your Crusader DIRECTLY INTO WIND
• Smoothly APPLY FULL POWER immediately before launching
• Always launch the model with the WINGS STRAIGHT AND LEVEL
• Launch the model with the NOSE POINTING SLIGHTLY UPWARD, never
downward
• Make your launch positive and GIVE THE MODEL FLYING SPEED
Performing an ROG (Rise Off Ground) take-off is entirely conventional. Always
take-off with the model facing directly into wind. Open the throttle smoothly
and progressively to full power and, as the Crusader gathers speed, correct
with rudder to counter any natural tendency that the model may have to pull
to the left (this is a perfectly normal reaction to motor / propeller torque).
Allow the Crusader to roll for 15 to 20ft then ease the elevator back to lift her
clear of the ground.
Climb away smoothly and when good altitude has been achieved initiate
a gentle aileron turn whist continuing to climb. At cruising height you can
reduce the throttle and perform some relaxed familiarisation circuits whilst
keeping the model well within visual range. The Crusader has an abundance
of power so note that cruising throttle will be somewhat lower (about ¼ stick)
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