Top Flite TOPA0210 - Manual (Page 32)

give right of way to and avoid flying in the proximity of
full scale aircraft. Where necessary an observer shall
be used to supervise flying to avoid having models fly
in the proximity of full scale aircraft.
3. Where established, I will abide by the safety rules
for the flying site I use and I will not willfully and
deliberately fly my models in a careless, reckless
and/or dangerous manner.
4. I will not fly my model unless it is identified with my
name and address or AMA number, on or in the model.
5. I will not operate models with pyrotechnics (any
device that explodes, burns, or propels a projectile of
any kind).
RADIO CONTROL
1. I will have completed a successful radio
equipment ground check before the first flight of a
new or repaired model.
2. I will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of
spectators until I become a qualified flier, unless
assisted by an experienced helper.
3. I will perform my initial turn after takeoff away from
the pit or spectator areas and I will not thereafter fly
over pit or spectator areas, unless beyond my control.
4. I will operate my model using only radio control
frequencies currently allowed by the Federal
Communications Commission.
FLYING
Takeoff
Take-offs with this airplane are docile and predictable.
Accelerate slowly and steer the plane down the
centerline. When the plane has sufficient ground
speed add a small amount of elevator until the plane
leaves the runway.
Flight
The flight characteristics of this plane are very good
at all ranges of the flight envelope. Slow speed flight
is stable and shows no sign of tip stalling. Stalls are
gentle with the nose dropping straight ahead. The
roll rate at the low rate is very predictable. Rolling at
the high end of the recommended aileron throw will
provide a much faster roll rate. As you get used to
the plane in the first flight we think you will agree that
the plane is stable, predictable and a joy to fly.
If you have installed the flap option we recommend
that you get some altitude, decrease the throttle and
add the flap. Do some slow flying with the flap down.
When power is reduced you should see very little
ballooning of the airplane. Flying with flaps should
prove to be quite simple even if this is your first
airplane with flaps.
Our prototype was powered with the O.S. .40 LA and
the .61 FX. These power plants proved to have
plenty of power for all maneuvers including loops
and hammerheads.
Landing
The sink rate on this airplane is fairly slow, so don’t
expect it to drop out of the sky when you pull back
on the power. We recommend that you make your
approach from an altitude that would be typical for
most sport airplanes. Reduce the power as you
approach the runway threshold then pull off all the
power and flair the plane to touchdown.
If you have installed the flap we recommend a
slightly different approach for landing. Set your
landing approach a little higher than normal, deploy
the flap, point the nose at the runway and maintain
that approach until you are over the runway. Pull the
power off and flair to touch down. With the flaps you
will find that the plane comes in very slowly. Be
careful not raise the flap during an approach. This
could cause an abrupt loss of altitude.
Have a ball! But always stay in control and fly in a
safe manner. GOOD LUCK AND GREAT FLYING!
We hope you enjoyed building the Contender. Top
Flite has a number of other outstanding .60 size
Gold Edition kits. As your next project try the Top
Flite Cessna 182 Skylane.
TOPA0300
Top F Flite C Cessna 1 182 S Skylane
Wingspan: 81 in
Wing Area: 906 sq in
Weight: 10-12 lb
Fuselage Length: 64.4 in
Requires: 2-stroke .61-.91 or 4-stroke .91-1.20
engine, 4-6 channel radio with 5-7 servos & 4+ rolls
MonoKote
Among the Gold Edition Cessna's many impressive
features, these stand out: It's BIG—the wing spans
an IMAA-legal 81". It's accurate—even including
ABS plastic strips for control surface corrugation.
And though it's not a "quick" building project, it's a lot
easier than you'd think! The CAD-engineered,
interlocking parts align themselves. Pushrod routing
is marked on the fuselage formers to conceal control
rods inside the sidewalls. Formed plastic fairings
provide smooth lines where the preshaped wood
struts join the wing and fuselage. Fairings are also
included for the heavy-duty aluminum landing gear.
Top Flite supplies decals and many precision-
formed ABS parts, such as wheel pants and cowling
(with bowls and clear lenses ready for optional
working landing lights).