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Test Flying - Notes on flying the airplane
Please read the sections entitled “Routine pre-flight checks” and “Flying
the model” in the Safety Notes before attempting to fly the Nano F15 Jet
for the first time.
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For the first flight you should wait for a relatively calm day with no more
than a gentle breeze.
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A good flying site is a large, flat, open field; well away from trees, fences,
high-tension overhead cables and other potentially dangerous obstacles.
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Carry out a complete check of the working systems.
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We recommend that you ask an experienced modeler to help you initially;
to give the model a fairly powerful hand-launch.
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The model must be launched directly into any existing wind.
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Switch the motor on, and launch the airplane strongly into the wind, with the
fuselage and wings level.
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Allow the Nano F15 Jet to fly straight and level initially, do not try to turn it
when it is close to the ground.
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Adjust the trims if necessary so that the model settles into a steady climb.
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Check the model’s response to control commands from the transmitter. You
may need to increase or reduce the control surface travels once the model
is back on the ground.
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Take the airplane up to a safe height and check its stalling speed.
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Keep the speed well up on the landing approach to avoid stalling.
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If you had to move the trims during the flight, correct the mechanical
linkages before flying again. This allows you to re-centre the trims, so that
full trim travel is available for subsequent flights.
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We reserve the right to introduce technical modifications and suggest that
you check our website for updates.
