Carl Goldberg Products Gentle Lady ARF, Owner'S Manual

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Flying R/C is both fun and challenging.  As with other por-

tions of this book, the following section is meant to intro-

duce you to the basics.  Read carefully before taking your

model out to the field and attempting first flights.  And

remember, becoming an R/C pilot takes time and

patience, but the rewards are well worth the effort.  

Equipment Checklist

Flight batteries, fully charged
Radio transmitter
Tools for tightening any parts that can vibrate and
loosen
Extra #64 rubber bands
Bottle of

Super Jet

™

CHECK YOUR EQUIPMENT

Prior to going to the flying field, with radio batteries fully

charged, turn on both receiver (Rx) and transmitter (Tx)

and actuate all controls many times until you are satis-

fied with all functions.

Before beginning each day's flying, make a range

check of your equipment in accordance with the manu-

facturer's instructions.  In general, with transmitter 

antenna collapsed to 6"-8", you should have an at least

100 foot range on the ground.  To check this, turn on

both the transmitter and the receiver switches, set the

model heading away from you, and walk away while

transmitting signals to move the control surfaces.

Watch to see that no signals are missed until you are

at least 100 feet away.  Only if the equipment works

perfectly should any flights be attempted.  Again, 

be

careful to not use your transmitter when anyone

else at the field is flying or testing on the same fre-

quency!

After the range check, stand behind the model and

make sure the control responses are correct.  Moving

the control stick to the right should give right rudder (on

a 3-channel set-up) . Moving the stick back or down on

the Tx should move the elevator up, and vice versa.

Finally, make sure that everything on your aircraft is

neatly and firmly in place-motor fastened down, servos

snugged down, receiver and battery wrapped in foam

rubber, etc.  The receiver antenna must be extended,

not coiled up inside the model.  Nothing should be

loose, or unfinished, or unchecked.

With transmitter and receiver switched on, hand launch

the model directly into the wind.  Gently correct the

flight path as necessary.  If any adjustments are need-

ed to maintain straight and level flight, get experienced

help to move the clevises.

In flight control. most of the beginner's trouble comes

from over-controlling or holding a signal too long.  It is

better to operate your transmitter slowly and smoothly.

A troublesome tendency is letting the model get down-

wind.  New flyers should try to keep the model upwind

at all times prior to the landing approach.  

If you are a novice, seek the help of an experienced

flyer.  Do not hesitate to ask one of the better flyers at

the field for help.  Usually, they are glad to spend a lit-

tle time to get somebody started right, and they very

likely were helped in the same manner themselves.

An experienced R/C flight instructor is strongly recommended for learning how to fly.

Learning To Fly