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you will need to purchase another 6-32 bolt with a length of 3/4" or
1" and cut it down to fit.
PRE-FLIGHT NOTES:
Be sure your flight battery packs are fully charged or that you take
your 12-volt battery charger to the field with you. Also be sure that
your transmitter is fully charged. We highly recommend that you
perform a standard range check of your radio system - with and
without the motor running. Any problems with your systems' range
will not magically disappear at the flying field! Make very sure your
propeller is balanced and that it has no nicks or cracks - never fly
with a faulty propeller! Finally, take a few minutes to completely go
over your model. Make sure that everything is secure and that
nothing is loose. Satisfied? Let's go flying!
FLYING:
If you are new to the hobby/sport of flying R/C model airplanes,
DO NOT attempt to fly this model by yourself! There are
hundreds of AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) chartered R/C
clubs in the U.S. The easiest way to find clubs in your area is by
simply asking your local hobby retailer. AMA chartered clubs often
have qualified instructors who can teach you how to fly and
perhaps even test fly your model for you. If you are already an R/C
pilot, then you will likely have no problems at all with the R/C
Rascal.
Choose a calm day with little or no wind for the initial flights. This
is important in getting the model properly trimmed.
We also
suggest that for the first few familiarization flights you or a flying
buddy hand-launch the model. When hand-launching, the airplane
must be launched straight and level directly into the wind, with the
nose aimed at a point on the ground about 75' in front of you.
NEVER launch the model with the nose pointed up or the wings
tipped to one side or the other. The launch should be firm enough
to achieve flight speed but not overly hard. Later, when you're
more familiar with the airplane and how it flies, you can perform
R.O.G. (Rise Off Ground) takeoffs from smooth surfaces.
With a fully charged 7-cell battery pack, your Rascal ARF should
climb out well at full power and you should have no problem
getting to a comfortable trimming altitude quickly.
At altitude,
throttle back to a comfortable "cruising" speed and get familiar with
the model at slower speeds. Take care of any trim requirements
that might be needed and settle back to enjoy the flight! Now is the
time to find out how the airplane reacts to control inputs. Properly
set-up, with the CG in the right location, the airplane should be
very comfortable to fly at the suggested initial control movements.
Throttle all the way back, turning off the motor and check out the
glide. It should be quite flat and fairly slow - perfect for hunting
thermal lift! While still at altitude, with the motor off, test the
stall characteristics of your airplane.
The Rascal ARF should
demonstrate a straightforward, shallow stall with almost instant
recovery.
The Rascal ARF is capable of mild aerobatics. Loops, neat
looking rudder rolls, and even inverted flight are within the
airplanes' envelope. From experience, we can assure you that you
will find those really low flybys a source of endless pleasure. The
Rascal ARF is also capable of thermal soaring. Even though the
color schemes offer great visibility, be careful of the altitude gain!
This airplane can get small fairly quickly.
Landing the Rascal is a pleasure. Throttle back to achieve a
shallow rate of descent, turn into the wind and allow the airplane
to settle in smoothly to a 3-point landing.
With just a little
experience, you'll be landing the Rascal ARF right in front of you
every time!
A final word of caution is in order. Never land your airplane in tall
grass or weeds with the motor running.
Always throttle
completely back if you see that you may wind up landing in such
terrain. Tall grass or weeds may tangle in your propeller and stall
the motor if it is running. A stalled motor can overheat the ESC
and batteries, causing them to fail. Fly smart and you'll fly for a
long time!
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Although the Rascal ARF is classified
as a "park flyer" and can be flown in fairly confined spaces by
accomplished pilots, it should never be flown within five miles
of an organized radio control aircraft flying site. This one
simple precaution can prevent the loss of your model due to
radio interference. Do yourself a favor and join your local R/C
club - you'll almost always get assistance and good advice
and you might even make a new friend or two!
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