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Carl Goldberg GBGA1040 User Manual

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to fly a model when it is downwind, and if a mistake is

made, the model will end up further downwind, making it

more difficult to fly back to the field. To compensate for

wind, continue to make upwind turns shallow, but make

the downwind turns a little steeper.

When the plane comes toward you, the steering will

seem reversed. When you give right rudder, the plane

turns to your left, but it is actually turning to its right. With

practice, you will soon get used to this. (It’s a good idea

to practice using the controls with the model sitting on a

table before you actually begin flying.) Simply push the

stick left or right towards whichever way the ship is turn-

ing. A helpful technique is shown in the above sketch.

You may feel less disoriented and better able to control

the model by facing in the same direction as the plane is

flying and looking over your shoulder.

LANDING

4. Continue your pattern and try to determine how much

longer the model will glide. Start planning for the land-

ing. With the power off, you will get used to the model’s

glide. 5. Try to plan your approach so that the model is

about 100 feet high and ready to complete the downwind

portion of your pattern. 6. Continue making a shallow

turn, bringing the plane around until you have it pointed

directly into the wind. Be patient and keep your glide

steady and gentle, with the wings level. 7. A controlled

landing into the wind is your prime concern. Don’t worry

about trying to land the model near you when you are

As you get used to the controls, you probably will notice

the model turning somewhat to the left or right, or climb-

ing or descending, without any stick pressure on your

part. These tendencies can be corrected in the air by

moving the trim tabs on the Tx. After landing, get an

experienced flier to help adjust the setting of the rudder

or elevator by adjusting the mini-snaps (clevises). If the

wing or other structures have become warped, it is best

to discontinue flying and take the model home to straight-

en it.

If flying with a 2-channel system, when the battery begins

to run out, the model will start a gradual descent. If flying

a 3-channel system, it’s good to have a helper to let you

know when you have been flying for about four minutes.

Then you can turn the motor off and have about one or

two minutes of battery power left. If you are not happy

with your first approach, you will then be able to restart

the motor and set up another pass.

first learning to fly. It is better to walk a few blocks to

recover a whole airplane than to pick up pieces at your

feet! Just before the model is ready to touch down, you

can add just a touch of back stick pressure to “flare” the

landing. Retrieve your plane and switch off first the

transmitter and then the receiver.

Take things slow and easy and you’ll be able to enjoy fly-

ing your Electra for years to come.

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