GREAT PLANES TWINSTAR EP, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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Landing
To initiate a landing approach, lower the throttle while on the
downwind leg. Allow the nose of the model to pitch downward
to gradually bleed off altitude. Continue to lose altitude, but
maintain airspeed by keeping the nose down as you turn onto
the crosswind leg. Make your fi nal turn toward the runway
(into the wind) keeping the nose down to maintain airspeed
and control. Level the attitude when the model reaches the
runway threshold, modulating the throttle as necessary to
maintain your glide path and airspeed. If you are going to
overshoot, smoothly advance the throttle (always ready on
the right rudder to counteract torque) and climb out to make
another attempt. When you’re ready to make your landing
fl are and the model is a foot or so off the deck, smoothly
increase up elevator until it gently touches down. Once the
model is on the runway and has lost fl ying speed, release the
up elevator to place the nose on the ground, regaining nose
wheel control. Remember to mind your battery charge. Do
not wait until the battery is depleted to begin your landing
approach. You will need some charge left if you need to
abandon your approach and circle back around.
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!