E-flite AT-6 Texan 25 ARF - Manual (Page 50)

50 E-flite AT-6 Texan ARF Assembly Manual
Flying Your AT-6 Texan ARF
Ensure you have set the model up correctly and have the CG
where it is stated in the instructions. Taxi into the wind and set
the throttle trim to where the motor idles with the prop spinning.
You will need about 200 feet to take off so ensure you have
plenty of room. We like to fly at the local club field instead of
at a park with the AT-6. It is a substantially larger model than
a park flyer and has much more mass. Do not use flaps for
your first takeoff. Power up slowly but smoothly while steering
the model with the rudder and begin your takeoff roll. You will
find the AT-6 accelerates out quickly and the tail will come up
when it is ready. After about 100 feet and while at full power
apply up elevator in a smooth motion until the model lifts from
the ground. Once airborne and climbing out, retract the landing
gear if you installed the optional retracts.
Once in the air you will find the AT-6 is a true warbird in its
element. Straight line flight is easy as well as high banked turns.
This plane grooves like no other 25-size electric on the market
today. Aileron rolls are smooth and precise. Loops are strong
and large. The AT-6 will pick up speed very quickly and can fly
at a brisk pace if you so choose. It is very leisurely in the air
at around 5/8 throttle. Once you are up and have the model
trimmed out, climb to a safe altitude and put the flaps down. Set
them for both the mid and full rate and note any trim changes.
Have your helper make note of any significant trim changes to
the elevator and then set up to land.
To set up to land, put the gear down on the downwind leg and
select full flaps. You will find you will need to carry a small
amount of power when the flaps are deployed. I like to come
around from base leg to final with the nose pointing down at
the runway, flaps full down, and landing gear out. Adjust power
as needed as you fly towards your touchdown point. Once
you are about 2 feet above the ground and beginning to feel
ground effect, you can reduce power and maintain a flat glide
slope until touchdown on the main wheels occurs. The model
enjoys tail high landings with full flaps all day long. You will
be looking like a pro in no time. If you elect to land without the
flaps deployed, I recommend a flared three-point landing as
your best approach.
We hope you enjoy many happy flights with your new E-flite
AT-6 Texan.