Great Planes Venus 40 ARF - GPMA1025 - Manual (Page 26)

altitude, but maintain airspeed by keeping the nose down as
you turn onto the crosswind leg. Make your final turn toward
the runway (into the wind) keeping the nose down to
maintain airspeed and control. Level the Venus 40 ARF
attitude when the model reaches the runway threshold,
modulating the throttle as necessary to maintain your glide
path and airspeed. If you are going to overshoot, smoothly
advance the throttle (always ready on the right rudder to
counteract torque) and climb out to make another attempt.
The Great Planes Venus 40 ARF is a very “clean” design
and so it takes some space to bleed off speed. When you’re
ready to make your landing flare and the model is a foot or
so off the deck, smoothly increase up elevator until it gently
touches down. Once the model is on the runway and has
lost flying speed, hold up elevator to place the tail on the
ground, regaining tail wheel control.
One final note about flying your 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 your 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 you’re going to do
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 your
model 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!
O.S. ® 52 Surpass 4-Stroke
Looking for a mid-size engine with massive performance?
That’s the O.S. .52 Surpass! With an output of 0.9 bhp @
12,000 rpm, it provides the “oomph” you’ll need for any
aerobatic maneuver you can imagine. Key ingredients in its
design include a Type 40N carburetor for stable idling, with
reversible needle for easy installation. Glow plug and
standard silencer are included. Backed with 2-year warranty
protection. OSMG0852
O.S. 70 Surpass II 4-Stroke
Improve your fuel economy and increase your power! The
70 Surpass II puts out an impressive 1.1 horsepower at
11,000 rpm -- all the power you need to execute big
maneuvers. Its Type 60R carb provides more precise fuel
flow control and smoother throttle control than the original
FS-70 Surpass. The FS-70 Surpass II also features easier
installation, adjustment and maintenance. Muffler and glow
plug included. Two-year warranty. OSMG0872
O.S. .46 FX
You’ll find many “Modelers’ Most Wanted” refinements on
the .46 FX engine. Features include a backplate-mounted
needle for easy, safe mixture adjustments; advanced carb
for precise air/fuel mixing; coarse threads and an O-ring
seal on the needle valve to prevent “creep” and air leaks;
squared, low-profile head for increased cooling; and dual
ball bearing-supported crankshafts.
Rated at 1.59
bhp/16,000 rpm. Includes muffler with adjustable exhaust
and 2 year warranty. Requires glow plug. OSMG0546
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