Although the Rearwin will fly well in wind, wait for a nice day.
At the field have a helper hold the airplane, following the radio
manufactures instructions perform a range check of the radio. Do this with
the motor off, start the motor and do it again.
Perform this test
EVERY
TIME YOU GO TO FLY!
TRIMING BASIC FLIGHT
The Rearwin is NOT a trainer. A true aerobatic aircraft, it goes only where
you point it and will not recover to level flight without control input. If you
do not have high performance experience seek the help of someone who
does.
Line up on the center of the runway and slowly open the throttle using the
rudder to maintain directional control. Once the tail is up apply a little up
elevator and allow the plane to gently lift off the runway. Keep the climb
angle and turns shallow until you reach a safe altitude. Reduce the throttle to
about 60% power. With the airplane flying away from you adjust the radio
aileron trim tab till the wing stays level. Turn and line up the plane with the
runway. Adjust the elevator trim till the plane maintains level flight. Once
again with the airplane flying away from you adjust the rudder trim till the
fuselage tracks straight. It may be necessary to correct the aileron trim after
this procedure. Continue to fly and trim until the aircraft is tracking well;
land before the fuel runs out. Carry a little power on final approach until
over the end of the runway, then cut power to idle, hold the plane just off the
runway till the airspeed bleeds off and the plane settles on. If the landing is
too long add power go around and try again, don’t try to force it to the
ground.
Now its time to zero out the trims. To do this measure the control location,
center the trim tab on the radio and adjust the servo horn for large changes,
the control clevis for small changes. For example if after the flight the
rudder is 3/16 inch to the right, center the radio trim and adjust the clevis till
the rudder once again measures 3/16 right. By doing this whenever you fly,
setting the radio trims at center will result in a well-trimmed plane. As you
become more familiar with the flight characteristics increase the control
travel until loops take about 75 feet and knife-edge can be maintained with
50% stick deflection. The final roll rate should be 300-360 degrees per
second.
If you have followed the procedures in this manuel you will now be
rewarded with one of the finest flying sport models available. All
primary aerobatic maneuvers are at your fingertips and the aircraft will
perform them with ease.
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