Great Planes Spirit of St. Louis ARF - GPMA1152 - Manual (Page 19)

will probably not be possible with The Spirit of St. Louis ARF. If
planning an ROG takeoff, find a smooth, paved surface.
After you have trimmed The Spirit of St. Louis ARF for flight
and have become familiar with its flight characteristics, you
may try some ROG takeoffs. With the model on the runway
and pointing directly into the wind, gently apply power.
Initially, the plane may turn to the left or right because it has
not gained enough speed for the controls to become
effective. Do your best to get through this brief moment and
maintain a straight heading down the runway and into the
wind. Make corrections with the rudder to keep it rolling
straight into the wind. If the model veers too far off, cut the
throttle and try again. As the model begins to gain speed the
controls will become effective.
After the airplane has gained adequate speed (this requires
experience to gauge), gently pull back on the elevator stick
allowing the airplane to become airborne. Release some of
the up elevator control and establish a gentle climb the
same as when you were hand-launching.
Best of luck and happy flying!
Identification Tag
Use this tag or photocopy it and use the copy. Please fill in the
indicated information and place the tag in or on your model.
Great Planes Piper Cub EP Park Flyer ARF
It’s a fresh look at an old favorite – in a compact, electric version
that's perfect for “grab-and-go” impulse flying. In just 4-6 hours
this Cub is ready for small-field flying, with strong, stick-built
balsa sections and realistic looks enhanced by the trim scheme
and decals. A performance-matched 280 motor, 3.5:1 gearbox
and 10x7 prop are included. Large rudder and elevator surfaces
make for smooth, slow flying with simple, 3-channel radio
control – and an easy-access hatch and band-on wing allow for
convenient on-board gear maintenance and quick battery pack
replacement. GPMA1153
Great Planes Sukhoi SU-31 EP Park Flyer ARF
Now the nearest field for 3D aerobatics may be as close as your
own back yard! Built of ultra light materials, the Sukhoi SU-31
ARF can fly at speeds that would make other aircraft stall. Its low
weight also means that servos and control surfaces have less
mass to move and more power available for speed, strength and
agility. And because it’s an ARF, there’s less “wait” between
buying and flying, too. The Sukhoi SU-31 ARF can be flight-
ready – and floating through its first flight – just a few hours after
you open the box! GPMA1185
Futaba ® 3FR 3-Channel FM Radio
This version of Futaba’s 3FR 3-channel FM radio features
super-light on-board components that are ideal for park
flyers and other weight-sensitive aircraft: the compact
R114F single-conversion receiver and two S3108 micro
servos. Single-stick simplicity makes the 3FR very user-
friendly, and the case is ergonomically designed for comfort
and easy access to controls. Performance perks include
V-tail mixing, a proportional 3rd channel, trims, servo
reversing and more. Plus, 600mAh NiCd transmitter
batteries with Sanyo
® cells and a 50A overnight AC charger
are included. FUTJ53**
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