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10. Flying the Model In
Having checked the centre of gravity, the motor function and the direction of the deflections, your model is ready for
its first flight. However, we recommend you contact an experienced model airplane pilot or a model construction club
in your area if you are not sure as how to fly in an airplane model properly.
a) Range Test
Before the first take-off, all rechargeable batteries (e.g. in the transmitter and flight battery) must be charged according
to manufacturer information. First perform a range test for the remote control system in the flight area. Switch on the
remote control and then the receiver. Now check the range according to the notes in the operating instructions of your
remote control.
b) The Start
Generally, it is easily possible to start the model on your own. For the first flight, however, we still recommend using a
launch helper to launch the model from his hand. This way, you have both hands free for steering and can focus fully
on the model. You should always start and land against the wind.
Our advice:
In order to be able to distinctly see the flight attitude of your model, you should stand to the side and behind
the person assisting you and look into the flight direction of the starting model.
The start helper takes the model at the fuselage below the wings with his thumb and first finger. Now accelerate
slowly and let the motor run at full output. The launch helper then releases the model straight forwards and against
the wind.
The model should now rise at a flat angle. Try to steer as little as possible. You can control the rising angle by reducing
the motor output and/or the depth rudder (push the elevator lever forward). Only steer the model if it changes its flight
attitude by itself and e.g. flies a curve, ascends too high or is about to nose-dive.
To sensitively correct the flight attitude and to carry out specific changes of direction in normal flight attitude, short and
limited movements of the control stick on the transmitter are sufficient.
Once the desired flight height is reached, reduce the motor performance or switch off the motor and initiate the first
curve.
c) Curve Flight
Spiralling is initiated with the aileron; the model angles to the side. If the model has reached the desired declination,
the aileron is returned back into centre position. Now, the curve can be flown at a constant altitude by gently pulling
the elevator control stick.
When the model flies in the desired direction, a quick aileron deflection into the opposite direction will bring the model
back to a horizontal position and also return the elevator to the centre position. Try not to take too narrow curves in
the beginning and observe even flight height even in curves.
