Great Planes Super Sportster 40 MkII ARF - GPMA1042 - Manual (Page 23)

Take it easy with the Super Sportster 40 MK II ARF for the
first few flights, gradually getting acquainted with it as you
gain confidence. Adjust the trims to maintain straight and
level flight. After flying around for a while, and while still at a
safe altitude with plenty of fuel, practice slow flight and
execute practice landing approaches by reducing the
throttle to see how the model handles at slower speeds. Add
power to see how it climbs as well. Continue to fly around,
executing various maneuvers and making mental notes (or
having your assistant write them down) of what trim or C.G.
changes may be required to fine tune the model so it flies
the way you like. Mind your fuel level, but use this first flight
to become familiar with your model before landing.
To initiate a landing approach, lower the throttle while on the
downwind leg. Allow the nose of the model to pitch
downward to gradually bleed off altitude. Continue to lose
altitude, but maintain airspeed by keeping the nose down as
you turn onto the crosswind leg. Make the final turn toward
the runway (into the wind) keeping the nose down to
maintain airspeed and control. Add power as necessary to
maintain airspeed and make it back to the runway. Level the
attitude when the model reaches the runway. If you are
going to overshoot the runway, smoothly advance the
throttle (always ready on the right rudder to counteract
torque) and climb out to make another attempt. When ready
to make a landing flare and the model is a foot or so off the
deck, smoothly increase up elevator until gently touching
down. Once the model is on the runway and has lost flying
speed, apply up elevator to hold the tail on the ground.
One final note about flying the Super Sportster 40 MK II
ARF (or any model). Have a goal or flight plan in mind for
every flight. This can be learning a new maneuver(s),
improving a maneuver(s) you already know, or learning how
the model behaves in certain conditions (such as on high or
low rates). This is not necessarily to improve flight skills
(though it is never a bad idea!), but more importantly so you
do not surprise yourself by impulsively attempting a
maneuver and suddenly finding that you’ve run out of time,
altitude or airspeed. Every maneuver should be deliberate,
not impulsive. For example, if planning a loop, check your
altitude, mind the wind direction (anticipating rudder
corrections that will be required to maintain heading),
remember to throttle back at the top, and make certain you
are on the desired rates (high/low rates). A flight plan greatly
reduces the chances of crashing just because of poor
planning and impulsive moves. Remember to think.
Have a ball! But always stay in control and fly in a safe
manner.
GOOD LUCK AND GREAT FLYING!
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