Flyzone FLZA4304 - Manual (Page 14)

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Flying
One thing to remember is that, when the plane is fl ying away
from you, moving the aileron stick to the right will make
the plane bank to your right. However, when the model is
fl ying toward you, moving the aileron stick to the right will
make the plane move to your left. Of course, the plane is
still responding the same way; it’s just that your orientation
has reversed. This must be kept in mind while learning to
fl y (and is also a good reason to take fl ight lessons from an
experienced pilot!).
To establish a turn, “up” elevator (pulling back on the stick) is
usually required along with aileron input to get the model into
a bank. To stop the turn, apply a small amount of opposite
aileron.
Once you get the plane into the air and have climbed to a
comfortable altitude, the fi rst “order of business” will be to
“trim” the model for straight-and-level fl ight. The model fl ies
best at approximately 3/4-throttle. Adjust the trims on the
transmitter to make minor control surface adjustments as
necessary until the plane will fl y straight without any control
inputs. Often, your assistant can reach over and adjust the
trims for you.
Remember to keep the model high enough to give yourself
time to make corrections, but don’t let it get too far away.
Otherwise, it will be diffi cult to see its attitude and which way
it is going.
One fi nal check before landing: see how the model will react
when it’s time to land and you cut the power. To do this,
while still at altitude, cut the motor power. The model should
establish a gentle, downward glide path. This is how the
model will react when it’s actually time to land. Add power
and climb back up to your original altitude.
Practice a few of these “climb and glides” to judge how far
out you will need to be when its time to land.
Landing
To land, fl y down-wind past the landing area. Gently turn into
the wind and reduce the throttle so that the airplane initiates
a descending glide path. If necessary, add power to extend
the glide path to reach the runway. As the model approaches
and loses altitude, gradually and proportionally, add “up”
elevator to control the glide path and altitude. Continue to
apply elevator until the model touches down at which time
you should be holding full, or nearly full up elevator. This will
cause the airplane to slow and settle to the ground.
Caution: If, during a rough landing, the propeller
becomes jammed and cannot rotate, the battery and
speed control will become very hot. Immediately
move the throttle down to stop the motor. If you fail
to do this, the motor, speed control and/or battery will
be damaged.
After Flight
Disconnect the battery and remove it from the airplane,
then turn off the transmitter. Allow the battery to cool before
recharging, or allow the motor to cool before installing
another battery for the next fl ight. Inspect the airplane to
make sure nothing has become loose or damaged.