Great Planes Super Sportster Brushless EP ARF - GPMA1161 - Manual (Page 22)

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throttle to see how the model handles at slower speeds. Add
power to see how she climbs as well. Continue to fl y around,
executing various maneuvers and making mental notes (or
having your assistant write them down) of what trim or C.G.
changes may be required to fi ne tune the model so it fl ies the
way you like. Mind your fuel level, but use this fi rst fl ight to
become familiar with your model before landing.
Landing
To initiate a landing approach, lower the throttle while on the
downwind leg. Allow the nose of the model to pitch downward
to gradually bleed off altitude. Continue to lose altitude, but
maintain airspeed by keeping the nose down as you turn onto
the crosswind leg. Make your fi nal turn toward the runway
(into the wind) keeping the nose down to maintain airspeed
and control. Level the attitude when the model reaches the
runway threshold, modulating the throttle as necessary to
maintain your glide path and airspeed. If you are going to
overshoot, smoothly advance the throttle (always ready on
the right rudder to counteract torque) and climb out to make
another attempt. When you’re ready to make your landing fl are
and the model is a foot or so off the deck, smoothly increase
up elevator until it gently touches down. Once the model is
on the runway and has lost fl ying speed, hold up elevator to
place the tail on the ground, regaining tail wheel control.
One fi nal note about fl ying your model. Have a goal or fl ight
plan in mind for every fl ight. This can be learning a new
maneuver(s), improving a maneuver(s) you already know,
or learning how the model behaves in certain conditions
(such as on high or low rates). This is not necessarily to
improve your skills (though it is never a bad idea!), but more
importantly so you do not surprise yourself by impulsively
attempting a maneuver and suddenly fi nding that you’ve run
out of time, altitude or airspeed. Every maneuver should be
deliberate, not impulsive. For example, if you’re going to do a
loop, check your altitude, mind the wind direction (anticipating
rudder corrections that will be required to maintain heading),
remember to throttle back at the top, and make certain you
are on the desired rates (high/low rates). A fl ight plan greatly
reduces the chances of crashing your model just because of
poor planning and impulsive moves. Remember to think.
Have a ball!
But always stay in control and fl y in a safe manner.
GOOD LUCK AND GREAT FLYING!
OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE
Compared to other power systems, the RimFire .25 is
a natural choice. It has as much power as most .25
glow engines, but runs cleaner and quieter. And better-
than-brushed advantages include longer life, higher
performance and greater effi ciency, with virtually no
maintenance needs. It’s perfect for 3D planes up to 3 lb
(1360 g) and sport planes weighing up to 4.5 lb (2040 g).
Arrives installation-ready, with a mount, prop adapter,
hardware & gold-plated bullet connectors compatible
with ElecriFly’s SS-45 ESC. Female connectors are
included; male connectors are installed.
Capacity and a high, 25C discharge rate make this 3-cell
pack perfect for aggressive 3D fl ying and hot competition.
And because it’s a balanced pack, you can charge each
cell to its 4.2V maximum, which adds up to an extra 1.5V
of performance power. Arrives shrink-wrapped and ready
to charge, with a standard balancing connector and a
Deans
® Ultra Plug ® connector. Weight: 9.7 oz (275 g);
Dimensions: 5.9 x 2.0 x 08 in (150 x 47 x 27 mm).
Diameter: 1.7 in (42 mm)
Length: 1.6 in (40 mm)
kV: 1000
Burst Watts: 740
Weight: 4.4 oz (125 g)
Shaft Diameter: 5 mm
Input: 11.1-14.8V (3-4S LiPo)
ElectriFly ™ RimFire ™ .25
Outrunner Brushless Motor
GPMG4675
Great Planes ElectriFly LiPo
11.1V 3350mAh 25C Power
Series GPMP0541