Congratulations you have now fully assembled your H-King
Hellcat 'Little Nugget' and are ready for flight. However it is
recommended you read and follow the advice and tips given
in the following pages before you fly this model.
Note: If this is your first hand launch model it is recom
m
ended you ask a
n
experienced
model
flyer to
launch for you, at least for the maiden. Or if you prefer, you can always ask a fellow club mate to always
launch the model.
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Pre-Flight Checks:
Always check wings and control surfaces for alignment and damage. Check all connections to the control
surfaces, check all screws and glue joints.
Check the propeller for any damage. If damage is found, replace it with a new one .
Ensure the battery is install
ed
in the right location for the correct CG.
Always turn your transmitter on before powering up your RC plane.
Periodically perform a range check with your transmitter. Make sure your plane is secure to prevent
damag
e to
people and property.
Check
that the
plane responds properly to control inputs and
that
the direction of travel is correct.
Visually re-check all your control surfaces, airframe, screws and motor mount are in working order.
Check the voltage of your transmitter and flight battery
to ensure they are fully charged
before flyin
g.
Launching:
The Hellcat 'Little Nugget' should always be launched with an under arm launch. Hold the model from the top of
the fuselage at the approximate location of the CG. This is the best way to hold the Hellcat for launching.
Holding
the model firmly with one hand and the radio in your other, raise the throttle to around 65-70%
(your chin is good for doing this
)
, and in a swinging motion, from your side
,
launch the model up with some force
holding a bit of right aileron and up elevator in as you do
,
and release once you come to the end your swing at
the point at which it has the most energy.
Once the model has left your hand continue to hold in some up elevator and right aileron until you can bring your
hand back down from the position of release to place it back on the throttle. Once on the throttle increase to full
power for a rapid and clean climb out.
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