E-flite DHC-2 Beaver 25e ARF - Manual (Page 50)

50 E-flite DHC-2 Beaver ARF Assembly Manual
be either landed on the mains or three pointed on the gear in
a full stall. The choice is yours. Landing without using flaps is
no different, just a bit faster on the final approach, but very
manageable.
Flying on floats is another world of fun with the Beaver. We
recommend the use of the Power 32 for float flying on 4S for
reasons of the extra weight and drag. This is where this model
really excels and is why we included the float mounts in the
kit. Taxiing out is a slow process and full up elevator should be
used to help reduce the water spray from the propeller. Once
you have lined up into the wind, apply power slowly with full
up elevator being held. As the model accelerates and comes up
on step, reduce the amount of up elevator you are holding and
allow the model to plane on the step of the floats. Once you
are here, apply up elevator in a smooth action until the model
breaks free from the water. Continue your climb out as you did
from land. If you are using half flaps for takeoff, you will find
the Beaver lifts out of the water very easily without any issues
at all. Flying is a special treat with the floats on. It is very easy
to get caught up in the look of flying through the Alaskan bush
as you cross by on a fly-by. Setting up to land is as easy as
dropping the flaps to the full position and setting up on final.
Manage your power as the floats add a fair amount of drag to
the airframe. It is common to be carrying a small bit of power
on final with the floats and full flaps. Manage the power to
control the descent and elevator to control the airspeed.
As you get closer to the water begin to flair the model and
flatten out the approach. The goal is to set the model down
on the aft edge of the floats. Once the floats hit the water, the
drag will cause the model to slow very quickly. You will want
to initially carry the up elevator you had for the flair until the
model begins to slow to a point where it will not take flight
again. Touch and gos are a graceful maneuver with the Beaver
and are a sight to see.
We at E-flite hope you enjoy your Beaver as much as we have.
Happy landings!
Flying Your DHC-2 Beaver ARF
You will find the Beaver to be a very docile model in the air
and on the ground. Takeoff's are a piece of cake with the large
rudder and flaps. Landings are slow and gentle with the large
flap area fully deployed on final approach.
Begin by placing the model on the ground. Check all control
throws and ensure everything is traveling in the right direction.
Move your idle trim up until the prop begins to spin; this will be
your flight idle. Taxi into position on the runway, facing into the
wind. Do your first takeoff without using the flaps. Apply power
slowly and steer with rudder. The tail will come up very quickly.
As you apply full throttle and come to speed, apply a slight
amount of up elevator and the Beaver should lift off gently and
begin to climb upwards. As you climb out release the elevator
and maintain a gentle climb to about 100 feet of altitude.
Once at about 100 feet of altitude trim the model for level flight
at 5/8 throttle. You will find the Beaver to be very gentle on the
control and feel quite light on the sticks. The model is capable
of all the basic aerobatic maneuvers; loops, rolls, stall turns,
inverted flight, etc.
You will want to fly with the flaps a bit to get use to them. They
are very effective in slowing the model down on final approach.
When the desired altitude is reached, drop the flaps to the half
and then the full position. Check to see if there is any roll trim
required. If the model rolls one way or another, retract the flaps.
Land the model and adjust the flap linkage. If the model rolls
left, the right flap is down too far. If the model rolls right, the left
flap is down too far.
If you have no roll issues with the model then you are ready
to set up for landing. We normally do a pass over the runway
and drop the flaps on this pass. Turn into the downwind and
manage the power at about 1/2 throttle. As you turn to base
leg, you may reduce the throttle a bit and then when you turn
final adjust the power to maintain a shallow descent with the
model. As you come down to an altitude of about 8 feet over
the runway, begin to level the model out and as you get within
3 feet, you will begin to flare for landing. The Beaver likes to