ParkZone PKZ1570 - Manual (Page 11)

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Full Throttle
Approx. 50% Throttle
Reduced Throttle
Full Throttle
Throttle Adjustment
1. Climb to a minimum altitude of 50-70 feet at
full throttle.
2. To achieve and maintain a level “cruising” altitude,
reduce the power by moving the throttle slider
down to approximately 50% of full-on. The thottle
slider is proportional, so you can add or reduce
throttle in small increments as needed to maintain
the altitude that you desire.
3. To reduce altitude, reduce throttle.
4. To increase altitude, increase throttle.
Using Elevator
Your ParkZone P-51D Mustang is equipped with a third
channel for elevator (pitch control). Pulling back on
the stick provides up elevator. This allows for shorter
takeoffs, better flares for landing, better climb rates,
and more effective turns. However, pulling too far
back on the elevator to climb too quickly will cause the
airplane to enter a stall (make the nose of the plane
come down).
To avoid crashing from a stall, always maintain enough
altitude to recover.
Just after a stall has occurred, the nose of the airplane
will fall and the plane will look like it is diving. To pull out
of a stall, simply pull back slowly on the stick (partial
up elevator) once your P-51D Mustang has built up
airspeed. Remember, pulling back too quickly or for too
long will once again cause the airplane to enter a stall.
Effectively avoiding and recovering from stalls requires
experience. Always seek the help of an experienced
radio control pilot if you are not familiar with pitch
control. Failure to do so, could result in a crash and
significant damage to your airplane.
Landing Your P-51D Mustang
When you begin to notice that your P-51D Mustang
no longer climbs well under full power (normally after
approximately 10-12 minutes), the battery is getting
low and it is time to land. Bring in your P-51D Mustang
directly into the wind and toward the desired landing
spot. Gradually reduce throttle (as well as giving a small
amount of down elevator if you choose) to reach an
altitude of approximately 10 feet. At this point, reduce
even more throttle to eventually no throttle and your
P-51D Mustang should glide in softly for a landing. To
avoid damage to your aircraft, land on a smooth soft
surface such as grass.
Expert Tip : As you get better and more experienced
at flying, try adding a bit of “up” elevator just prior to
landing to “flare” the plane. With some practice, your
landings should become smooth and on target.
WARNING : Do not attempt to catch the airplane
or injury may occur. Remember, there is a spinning
propeller on the front of the plane that can cause
injury! Also, remember to cut power to the motor right
before landing to prevent damage to the propeller.
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