When the timer sounds, land. Use a LiPo battery checker
to measure the resting (unloaded) voltage after you land.
Each cell in the pack should not be below 3.7V/cell. When
you charge the battery also note how much capacity it took
to recharge (indicating how much was used for the fl ight).
Strive to use no more than 80% of the battery’s capacity.
Adjust your timer according to the voltage and capacity
used for the fl ight.
You can use the worksheet below to determine optimum
fl ight times based on your fl ying style and battery capacity.
FLYING
The Tori is not necessarily fragile, but it is a light-weight
motor glider designed for catching thermals, so fl y it to that
purpose, not as an indestructible, toss-around, foam sport
model. Full throttle fl ight should be reserved for climbing
to thermal-hunting altitudes only. Be responsible using the
throttle.
Experienced pilots may launch the Tori themselves, but for
the maiden fl ight, intermediate pilots might want to solicit
the assistance of another pilot to launch the Tori for them. It
may be a good idea to add a few clicks of up elevator trim
so the Tori will be sure to initially climb when released. Once
the Tori is trimmed for straight-and-level fl ight it will not be
necessary to add up elevator trim.
Typically, the Tori would be launched at full-throttle, but
anything from about half-throttle to full-throttle is fi ne.
The fi rst objective will be to get the Tori trimmed. Once trimmed
and at altitude, extend the spoilerons (if programmed) to see
how the Tori behaves. Eventually, you’ll get a feel for when
(and if) to extend the spoilerons so you can land your Tori
right on the spot!
The Tori has no particular fl ight characteristics that you
need to be made aware of. It’s just an honest-fl ying, well-
mannered fl oater glider.
Have fun chasing thermals with your Tori!
FORMULAS
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B/1000 / (A/60)
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Recharge
Capacity
mAh/minute
Battery
Capacity
Target Capacity
to Use in Flight
Recommended
Flight Time
Avg. In-Flight
Current
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