E-flite Advance 25e - Manual (Page 31)

31 E-flite Advance 25e ARF Assembly Manual
Rudder high Rate (100%) (20% Exponential)
Right 2 7 /
8
-inch (73mm) 35 degrees
Left 2 7 /
8
-inch (73mm) 35 degrees
Rudder Low Rate (15% Exponential)
Right 2 1 /
4
-inch (57mm) 25 degrees
Left 2 1 /
4
-inch (57mm) 25 degrees
Measurements are taken at the inner or
widest point on the control surface.
These are general guidelines measured from our own
flight tests. You can experiment with higher rates to
match your preferred style of flying.
Travel Adjust and Sub-Trims are not listed
and should be adjusted according to each
individual model and preference.
We highly recommend re-binding the radio
system once all the control throws are set. This will
keep the servos from moving to their endpoints
until the transmitter and receiver connect.
preflight
Check your Radio
Before going to the field, be sure your batteries are
fully charged per the instructions included with your
radio. Charge the transmitter and motor battery
for your airplane. Use the recommended charger
supplied with your particular radio system, following
the instructions provided with the radio. In most
cases, the radio should be charged the night before
going out flying.
Before each flying session, be sure to range check your
radio. See your radio manual for the recommended
range and instructions for your radio system. Each
radio manufacturer specifies different procedures for
their radio systems. Next, run the motor. With the
model securely anchored, check the range again.
The range test should not be significantly affected. If
it is, don’t attempt to fly! Have your radio equipment
checked out by the manufacturer.
Double-check that all controls (aileron, elevator, rudder
and throttle) move in the correct direction.
Check the radio installation and make sure all the
control surfaces are moving correctly (i.e., the correct
direction and with the recommended throws).
Check all the control horns, servo horns, and clevises
to make sure they are secure and in good condition.
Flying your Advance 25e ARF
The Advance 25e is a very spirited flyer yet is gentle
and forgiving during takeoff and landing.
Ground handling is easy due to the tricycle landing
gear. When on the runway, set the throttle trim to so
the motor is spinning low RPM. Then smoothly apply
power and apply a small amount of up elevator during
your takeoff roll. Make small corrections with the
rudder to keep the airplane tracking straight down the
runway. The Advance will lift off of the ground gently
and smoothly and settle into a gentle climb angle.
Once at altitude, trim the airplane at a cruise power
setting of ½ to ¾ throttle. After trimming and making a
few passes, try some slow speed flight at altitude. The
airplane is very stable at low airspeeds and during a
stall; it will break very gently straight ahead.
The Advance is easily capable of aerobatics such
as loops, rolls, spins, inverted flight and even knife
edge. Combine these to create an endless amount of
aerobatic maneuvers.
When setting up to land, reduce power and begin to
bleed off airspeed. Fly a traffic pattern and continue to
lose altitude. Line up to the runway on final approach
and allow the Advance to continue to descend. When
a few feet above the runway, begin to flare with up
elevator. Once the airplane settles into ground effect, it
will set down gently at a slightly nose-high attitude. If
the nose is kept high on roll out, the airplane will bleed
off speed much quicker. Use small corrections to keep
the airplane tracking straight down the runway.
Congratulations, you have just successfully flown
your Advance 25e! We hope you have many more
enjoyable flights with this model.
Happy Landings!