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Step 13
Using Elevator (Pitch Control)
Hand Launch
Your Super Cub LP is equipped with a
third channel for pitch control (elevator).
Pulling back on the transmitter stick will
cause the nose of the airplane to raise
and allows for tighter turns, shorter
runway takeoffs, flares for landing, a
better climb rate and the ability to
perform aerobatic maneuvers, such as
loops and stalls. However, giving too
much UP elevator (pulling back too
much on the stick) can also place
your aircraft in jeopardy, as your
airplane can enter an unplanned stall,
especially when the plane is traveling at
slower speeds.
Just after a stall occurs, the nose of the
airplane will go down, and the airplane
will begin to enter a dive. To recover
from a stall, pull the stick back slowly
(UP elevator) to pull the nose up and
out of the dive. This should return the
airplane to straight and level flight. Be
careful as pulling back too quickly or
too far will once again cause the plane
to enter a stall.
On first flights, it is a good idea to have
a second person, ideally an adult, help
you launch the plane. This will allow
you to focus entirely on the transmitter
input.
1. Make sure the battery is fully
charged.
2. Make certain that no one is flying,
or preparing to fly, on the same
channel within approximately ½ mile
(.8 kilometers). If someone were to
turn on a transmitter on the same
frequency as yours, you will lose
control of your airplane. This could
cause damage to your airplane,
cause it to fly away, or cause
property damage to other property
if your airplane were to crash into
it. When you are confident it is safe
to turn on your transmitter, you can
move on to the next step.
3. Power on the transmitter.
4. Install and plug in the flight battery.
5. If you are hand launching the aircraft
yourself, place the plane in your
right hand and the transmitter in
your left hand.
6. Use caution and advance the throttle
to FULL.
7. Take a few steps forward, and launch
the airplane DIRECTLY and firmly
into the wind, while keeping the
airplane and its wings level with the
ground.
8. Allow the plane to climb steadily at
full throttle, into the wind, until you
have achieved an altitude of 100 to
150 feet (30 to 46 meters). You will
not need to use elevator in order for
your airplane to climb. A few clicks
down on the elevator trim should
allow a steady climb.