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Step 11
Flying
1. After launching, your Vapor will climb at 3/4 to full throttle.
Keep the throttle at 3/4 to full on until you have reached a safe
altitude. At this same time, make sure that you are continuing to
keep the airplane directed on its intended path.
Note: When flying your Vapor you will find it takes a low throttle
setting (approximately 1/2 throttle) to maintain level flight.
2. Make right and left adjustments as necessary to keep the plane
headed on its intended path. After you have reached 4–6 feet
of altitude, you can begin to make directional changes
that you desire.
3. Avoid holding the stick full right or left for more than two
seconds, as this will cause the plane to enter a spiral and could
cause your Vapor to crash.
4. Do not try to climb too fast by pulling all the way back on the
elevator, or your plane may enter into a stall. Instead, climb by
giving small amounts of elevator.
5. Damage/bends to the wings or tail can greatly affect flight
control. Repair or replace the damaged parts immediately. Small
holes or other damage to the covering can be repaired with a
small amount of clear packing tape.
6. The Vapor is designed for a slow and relaxing flight experience.
Flying too fast and descending too quickly will put a lot of stress
on the airframe and servos, and is not recommended.
Sharp Turns
In order to make a sharper turn, move the stick in the desired
direction and add some up elevator (pull back on stick). The plane
will make a sharper banking turn.
Note: With the throttle set at low or off (gliding), the plane will not
turn as fast as when you are flying at or near full throttle.
Rudder Trim
If the model wants to constantly turn in one direction, use the digital
trim buttons to correct. Your Vapor should fly straight with the control
stick at neutral. Always make trim changes in one-click intervals.
Elevator Trim
If your Vapor wants to go up or down, use the digital trim buttons
located to the left of the control stick to correct. The model should
fly straight with the control stick at neutral and should have a steady,
shallow climb at full throttle.
Step 12
Throttle Adjustment
1. Climb to an altitude of 4–6 feet (1.2–2 meters) with full throttle.
2. To achieve and maintain a level “cruising” altitude, reduce the
power by moving the throttle stick down to approximately 50%
of full throttle. The throttle stick is proportional, so you can add
or reduce throttle in small increments as needed to maintain the
altitude that you desire.
3. To reduce altitude, reduce throttle.
4. To increase altitude, increase throttle.
