Top Flite TOPA0145 - Manual (Page 45)

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 very straightforward
and uneventful. Accelerate slowly and steer the
plane down the centerline. One of the great benefits
of a tricycle gear configuration is that it is not
generally affected by torque like a taildragger.
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
straight forward and gentle with the nose dropping
straight ahead. The roll rate at the low rate is very
scale like and 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 flaps
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. 61 FX. This power plant proved to have
plenty of power for all maneuvers including loops
and hammerheads.
Landing
If you have the retract option, don't forget to extend
your landing gear! This is very important! 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 until
you are over the runway threshold. Then pull off all
the power and flair the plane to touchdown.
If you have installed the flaps we recommend a
slightly different approach for landing. Set your
landing approach a little higher than normal, deploy
the flaps, 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 flaps 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!
Top Flite Drop Tank 108 Gallon
TOPQ7899
For more authenticity—both on display and in
flight—install this scale version of the tank used by
the full-size P-39 Airacobra. Top Flite includes
hardware for attachment and in-flight release.
Top Flite Static Display
3-Bladed Propeller
TOPQ7907
Enhance your model's realism with this injection-
molded propeller. It reproduces the 3-bladed style of
the original warbird, in the correct scale size. For
static display use only—not intended for flight.
Top Flite MonoKote
Strong, fuel resistant and easy to apply, MonoKote
film's special adhesive shrinks drum-tight with just an
iron or heat gun...and stays tight season after
season! Choose from dozens of Flat Finish and high-
gloss colors.
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