Top Flite TOPA0305 Part 2 - Manual (Page 34)

exhaust gives off a great deal of deadly carbon
monoxide so do not run the engine in a closed
room or garage.
Get help from an experienced pilot when you
learn to operate engines.
Use safety glasses when you operate model
engines.
Do not run the engine near loose gravel or sand;
the propeller may throw loose material in your face
or eyes.
When you start and run the engine, keep your
face and body as well as all spectators away from
the plane of rotation of the propeller.
Always be aware and very conscious of hand
movements and be deliberate in your reach for the
needle valve, glow plug clip, or other items near a
spinning propeller.
Keep loose clothing, shirt sleeves, ties, scarfs,
long hair or loose objects away from the prop. Be
conscious of pencils, screw drivers or other objects
that may fall out of your shirt or jacket pockets.
Use a chicken stick or electric starter and follow
the instructions to start your engine.
Make certain the glow plug clip or connector is
secure so that it will not pop off or get into the
running propeller.
Ask an assistant to hold the model from the rear
while you start the engine and operate the controls.
Make all engine adjustments from behind the
rotating propeller.
The engine gets hot! Do not touch the engine
during or immediately after you operate it. Make
sure fuel lines are in good condition
so fuel will not
leak onto a hot engine and cause a fire.
To stop the engine, close the carburetor barrel
(rotor) or pinch the fuel line to discontinue the fuel
flow. Do not use your (or any body ekes') hands,
fingers or any body part to stop the engine. Never
throw anything into the prop of a running engine.
FLYING
The Top Flite Beechcraft Bonanza is a great flying
sport scale airplane that flies smoothly and
predictably, yet is highly maneuverable. Compared
to other scale models, its flight characteristics are
docile and forgiving. The Bonanza also has
excellent slow speed flight characteristics. It does
not, however, have the self-recovery characteristics
of a primary
R/C trainer; therefore, you must either
have mastered the basics of R/C flying or obtained
the assistance of a competent R/C pilot to help you
until you are able to safely and competently pilot
the model by yourself.
FUEL MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT
A fully cowled engine may run at a higher
temperature than an un-cowled engine. For this
reason, the fuel mixture should be richened so the
engine runs at about 200 rpm below peak speed.
By running the engine slightly rich, you will help
prevent dead stick landings caused by overheating.
If you have dual rates on your transmitter, set the
switches to "high rate" for takeoff, especially when
taking off in a crosswind. Although this model has
good low speed characteristics, you should always
build up as much speed as your runway will permit
before lifting off. This will give you a safety margin
in case of a "flame-out." Use as much of the
available runway as possible and practical. When
the plane has sufficient flying speed, lift off by
smoothly applying up elevator (don't "jerk" it off into
a steep climb!), and climb out gradually. Do not use
TAKEOFF
flaps for your initial takeoff. After you have the feel
of the Bonanza, takeoffs may be made with the
flaps set at 50%. Never use 100% flaps for takeoff
,ecause of the high drag.
1.20 4-STROKE NOTE: If you have installed a 1.20 4-
stroke engine, you must manage the throttle on takeoff
and throughout the flight! Use slightly more than half
throttle for your first few takeoffs and be ready to apply
right rudder to counteract torque as you increase
power. Add power gradually until you become familiar
with the Bonanza's flight characteristics.
FLIGHT
We recommend that you take it easy with your
Bonanza for the first several flights, gradually
getting acquainted with this realistic model as your
engine gets fully broken-in. Add and practice one
maneuver at a time, learning how she behaves in
each. For ultra-smooth flying and normal
maneuvers, we recommend using the low rate
settings as listed on page 68 & 69. High rate
elevator may be required for crisp snap rolls and
spins. With a 1.20 engine the Bonanza really
scoots along,
so you should manage the throttle
when performing high "G" diving maneuvers such
as split-esses and loops.
CAUTION (THIS APPLIES TO ALL R/C AIRPLANES):
If, while flying, you notice any unusual sounds, such
as a low-pitched "buzz," this may indicate control
surface flutter. Because flutter can quickly destroy
components of your airplane, any time you detect
flutter you must immediately cut the throttle and land
the airplane! Check all servo grommets for
deterioration (this may indicate which surface
fluttered), and make sure all pushrod linkages are
secure and free of play. If the control surface fluttered
once, it probably will flutter again under similar
circumstances unless you can eliminate the free-play
or flexing in the linkages. Here are some things which
can result in flutter: Excessive hinge gap; Not
mounting control horns solidly; Poor fit of clevis pin in
horn; Side-play of pushrod in guide tube caused by
tight bends; Poor fit of Z-bend in servo arm;
Insufficient glue used when gluing in the elevator
joiner wire; Excessive play or backlash in servo gears;
and Insecure servo mounting.
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