model to slow while it continues to descend. Ideally, in calm
conditions, you will be holding full up elevator at the point of
touchdown. If the conditions are breezy you may have to “fl y”
the model to the ground with a small amount of motor power
and less up elevator.
Once the model touches down and has lost fl ying speed hold
full up elevator to hold the tail down and keep the model from
fl ipping over. If landing in grass the model will probably fl ip
over immediately, but no damage should occur.
One fi nal note about fl ying your model. Have a goal or fl ight
plan in mind for every fl ight. This can be learning a new
maneuver(s), improving a maneuver(s) you already know,
or learning how the model behaves in certain conditions
(such as on high or low rates). This is not necessarily to
improve your skills (though it is never a bad idea!), but more
importantly so you do not surprise yourself by impulsively
attempting a maneuver and suddenly fi nding that you’ve run
out of time, altitude or airspeed. Every maneuver should be
deliberate, not impulsive. For example, if you’re going to do a
loop, check your altitude, mind the wind direction (anticipating
rudder corrections that will be required to maintain heading),
remember to throttle back at the top, and make certain you
are on the desired rates (high/low rates). A fl ight plan greatly
reduces the chances of crashing your model just because of
poor planning and impulsive moves. Remember to think.
Have a ball! But always stay in control
and fl y in a safe manner.
GOOD LUCK AND GREAT FLYING!
Make a copy of this identifi cation tag and put it on or
inside your model.
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includes easy-to-install cabanes, struts, and molded details
for vintage warbird looks. Spanning just 34", the S.E. 5a
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its ability to turn sharply and change directions quickly, any
open area can easily become the stage for exciting sport
flying and mock combat! GPMA1140
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Fokker D.VII EP ARF by Great Planes
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Like the full-size Fokker D.VII that challenged Allied air forces
in WWI, this prebuilt park flyer is a spirited performer. And
because the Fokker D.VII park flyer is an ARF, the high-quality,
laser-cut wood parts assemble quickly and easily. Its prebuilt
balsa/ply structures are precovered in a high-quality film. Lots
of impressive details are included, from the vacuum-formed
cowl and realistic machine guns to the scale-shaped landing
gear and scale wheels. The cabanes and interplane struts
come already painted and are shaped for easy installation
and proper alignment. An out-runner brushless motor gives
this model a great power-to-weight ratio and long flight times.
The ElectriFly RimFire 28-30-950 motor (GPMG4560) was
found to be ideal for the Fokker D.VII. GPMA1141
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