Landing – Great Planes Edge 540 3D Indoor EP ARF - GPMA1128 User Manual
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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. You will notice that the plane bleeds off
speed very quickly if the nose is raised with power off. Make
your fi nal turn toward the landing area, keeping the nose down
to maintain airspeed and control. Level the attitude when the
model reaches the edge of the landing area, 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. You may also have to blip the
throttle until it gently touches down.
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, 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!
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