ParkZone PKZ4980 - Manual (Page 7)

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Flying
Always choose a wide-open space for flying your
ParkZone Bf-109G BNF. It is ideal for you to fly at an AMA
sanctioned flying field. If you are not flying at an AMA
approved site, always avoid flying near houses, trees,
wires and buildings. You should also be careful to avoid
flying in areas where there are many people, such as
busy parks, schoolyards, or soccer fields. Always follow
local ordinances. We recommend only flying your Bf-109G
in light winds.
Prior to Each Flight
• Always make sure your Bf-109G BNF is properly
trimmed.
• Always make sure the receiver, ESC, and battery are
properly secured.
• Always verify the propeller is on securely.
• Always ensure the servo reversing switches on the
transmitter are set correctly.
• Always verify the dual rates switch is set at where
you plan on flying. We recommend LOW rates
for your initial flying. The Bf-109G BNF is VERY
maneuverable on high rates and requires a lot of
experience to handle properly.
Center of Gravity Location
The CG Location is 2 3/8 inches from leading edge at the
“D” shaped indentation closest to the landing gear wheel
bump. This CG location has been determined with the
ParkZone 1800mAh 11.1V Li-Po battery installed.
Control Surface Travel Information
Note: Measured at widest point of control surface
High Rate Low Rate
Aileron: 5/8 up/down 3/8 up/down
Elevator: 5/8 up/down 3/8 up/down
Rudder: 3/4 left/right 1/2 left/right
Mid Flap Full Flap
Flap 1/2 inch 1 inch
Ailerons if flaps are used.
High Rate Low Rate
Ailerons: 3/4 up/down 3/8 up/down
Note: Mid flap is used if transmitter has three-position
flap switch, otherwise use the full flap setting.
Fly in this area
(upwind of pilot)
Stand here
600 feet
WIND
Step 9 Appendix
Bf-109G Takeoff and Landing Tips
The ParkZone Bf-109G is an accurate rendition of the full-
size Bf-109G. Like the full size, takeoffs and landings are
more critical than previously with ParkZone warbirds.
With the large scale 3-blade propeller there is a lot
of torque that is most noticeable during takeoff. The
Bf-109G requires right rudder input during the takeoff run
to avoid veering left. If the power is applied too quickly
during the takeoff, it is possible to have the plane veer
left, and also tip the airplane, scraping the wingtips.
The torque is also noticeable in the air if the throttle is
moved from low power to full power quickly. Always use
a gradual application of power and never increase the
power to full throttle too quickly.
Due to the scale landing gear placement and angle the
Bf-109G can tip up and scrape the wingtips. The airplane
needs to be flown from the start of the takeoff run and
during landing, taking care to keep the wings level even
when rolling on the ground. Abrupt rudder inputs will
tip the plane and cause the wingtips to scrape on
the ground.
The Bf-109G is easiest to land doing a wheel landing (two
point). A wheel landing (two point) is when the airplane
touches down on the main landing gear first with the
tailwheel off the ground. The Bf-109G can be landed in
three point attitude, where all three wheels touch down
at the same time, but the wheel landing is easier to
accomplish. Because of the large prop, if the power is
pulled all the way back when landing, the propeller acts
like a large air brake. Fly the airplane down to the ground
using 1/4 - 1/3 throttle to allow for enough energy for a
proper flare.
The 30-amp E-Flite ESC comes with the brake
engaged on the Bf-109G to keep the airplane from
slowing down as quickly when the power is pulled all the
way off, instead of having the propeller freewheel and
cause more drag. it is still advisable to land with power
on as it allows more time to flare the airplane for
a smooth landing.
Flaps
When using the optional flaps, the takeoffs and landings
are easier. When taking off, the tail will come off the
ground quicker allowing better rudder control during the
takeoff roll. The smaller ailerons require the wing to be
flown during the takeoff run.
During landing, the flaps allow a landing approach to
be steeper with the ability to use more throttle. The flaps
make the plane come in at a slower airspeed and make it
easier to flare and settle in for a smooth landing.