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Important!
The rudder efficiency depends on the deflection path at the transmitter, as well as the motor performance or
flight speed. The higher the motor or flight speed, the more agilely will the model react.
Attention!
When flying, always observe sufficient minimum flight speed. With reduced motor output, pulling on the
elevator control lever too much will cause the model to slow down and top forwards over the fuselage top or
to the side over a wing.
Therefore, fly at a sufficient safety height in the beginning in order to allow yourself to get used to the stee
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ring attitude of the model. Do not fly too far in order to be able to clearly evaluate flight attitude at all times.
d) Trimming in the Model
If your model tends to drift to one direction in straight flight, correct the neutral position of the corresponding rudder
by trimming in flight.
Always find the reason for which trimming was required after touch-down, and correct it (e.g. centre of gravity, etc.).
For this, measure your model (e.g. wing angle, etc.) again and correct according to the measurements.
e) The First Touch-Down
Do not make your first flight too long and try to land your model airplane again as soon as possible. This gives you
enough time to perform several landing operations without exhausting the rechargeable battery capacity.
You should always start and land against the wind. Reduce the motor speed or switch off the motor and fly in wide and
flat circles. Do not pull on the elevator too hard to reduce the flying altitude slowly.
Select the last curve before the landing approach so that you have sufficient room for landing and the course does not
have to be changed significantly when landing. When the model is flying along the planned landing line, reduce the
motor speed further or turn off the motor completely, and use the elevator to hold the model in a downwards flight. The
model now should lose height and fly towards the planned touch-down point at the end of the imagined landing line.
In this critical flying phase, ensure sufficient flying speed and do not slow down the model reducing the motor speed
too much or by pulling too hard at the elevator.
Slightly move the elevator briefly before the model touches down.
After landing, adjust the linkage – if necessary – so that the plane flies straight and the trim levers on the transmitter
are in centre position again. Once you are able to handle the airplane perfectly, you can try to optimise its flight by
shifting the balance point.
