Carl Goldberg GBGA1040 - Manual (Page 16)

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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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