E-flite Super Airliner DF ARF - Manual (Page 33)

With batteries charged and hooked up, check all control
surfaces for correct throws and directions. Verify both
fan units turn in the correct direction as well. Set your
transmitter timer for 8 minutes and start this just before
takeoff. With the model sitting on the runway, move the
throttle trim up until the fans just come to life. This is the
flight idle which you will want to maintain during flight.
This will give the Super Airliner the best glide ratio possible.
If the fan units stop turning, there will be a higher level of
drag; the Airliner can still be flown but with a shorter glide
ratio. There is no need for concern, just good information for
your first jet flight.
Apply power smoothly and steer straight with rudder
control. Apply half to three-quarter up elevator during the
takeoff roll. The airliner will rotate when it is ready. This is
routinely at approximately 100–150 feet. Establish a
climb out at approximately 20–30 degrees, and make
your turn out. It is common to be at 150 feet of altitude as
you cross by on the downwind leg.
Your Super Airliner is capable of the basic aerobatic
maneuvers such as loops, rolls, and inverted flight. Use
full throttle during all maneuvers. The Super Airliner will
cruise around effortlessly at 1/2 to 5/8 throttle for extended
flights. Touch and go’s are easily accomplished at any time
during the flight. You will find you will need to use more stick
throw during basic and aerobatic flight than you will with a
propeller-driven model. This is due to the lack of prop blast
on the flight controls.
An engine out situation with the Airliner is not a bad thing.
The best thing to do is to reduce power and set up for a
landing. This is almost unheard of with an electric power
system, but if a motor or speed control fails, the Super
Airliner can be flown back to a landing on one engine.
We have flown it on one motor and made turns both into
and away from the dead engine. This is possible, just not
enjoyable flying.
Landing is accomplished by setting up on the downwind
leg and reducing power to 1/4. Fly through the base leg
turn and onto final, reducing power a click at a time to
establish a glide slope. With the fan units idling, you may
reduce power to idle and float the Super Airliner in for a
smooth touchdown whenever you feel comfortable. The
Super Airliner glides very well in calm weather and is very
controllable to touchdown. The shock absorbing landing
gear makes every landing look like it was done by a pro. We
hope you enjoy the Super Airliner in the air as much as we
do. Welcome to the world of Jet Flight.
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