Flying The Model In; A) Range Check; B) The First Flight; C) Trimming The Model - Reely F-18 Blue Angel Wichtige Informationen

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13. Flying the Model In

Having checked the centre of gravity, the motor function and the direction of the deflections, your model is ready for its first flight. However, we recommend you
contact an experienced model airplane pilot or a model construction club in your area if you are not sure as how to fly in an airplane model properly.

a) Range Check

Before the first use, the flight battery and rechargeable batteries in the transmitter (if rechargeable batteries are used) have to be charged as instructed by the
manufacturer. First carry out a range check of the remote control on the flying site. For this, switch on the transmitter first, then the receiver. Now check the range
by moving back from the model. The control functions should work perfectly at a range of 50 meters on the ground and with the motor switched on. For this test,
have a helper hold the model to prevent uncontrolled starting attempts.

b) The First Flight

The flight model can easily start from the ground on a hard runway of sufficient length. For grass runways, we recommend hand-launching the
model. Ensure that the lateral air intake shafts are always open and that no dirt or loose parts can be sucked in.
It is recommended that you have someone assist you for the first start by holding the flight model at the bottom of the fuselage and releasing it
upwind in a flat angle with a strong push at full motor speed.
Our tip: In order to be able to distinctly see the flight attitude of your model, you should stand at a short distance behind the person assisting you and look into
the flight direction of the starting model.
If the assembly was carried out correctly, the model should ascend speedily at a flat angle. Try to control the model as little as possible. Only steer the model if
it changes the flight attitude by itself and e.g. flies a curve, ascends too high or is about to nose-dive. To sensitively correct the flight attitude and to carry out
specific changes of direction in normal flight attitude, short and limited movements of the control stick on the transmitter are sufficient.
Attention!
Always make sure the model plane flies at sufficient speed. Pulling the elevator control stick too far causes the model to slow down. It can turn over
laterally.
Therefore, start flying at a sufficient safety altitude in order to get used to the steering characteristics of the model. To ensure a problem-free first landing, first
practice repeatedly at a sufficient safety altitude - with head wind as well as with tail wind - reducing the speed (reduce motor speed) and at the same time
maintaining the altitude or stalling. A stall is an uncontrollable flying condition due to insufficient airflow which causes the plane to tilt to the side. The stall is the
minimum flight speed (with head wind or tail wind) at which the model can still be controlled because the airflow at the wings is still sufficient. Determining this
borderline situation in flight is of value when choosing the landing speed. Do not try to fly too far away in order to be able to clearly judge the flight attitude at all
times.

c) Trimming the Model

If, in straight flight, your model shows the tendency to drift to one direction, correct the neutral position of the corresponding rudder via the trim.
Fly some rounds at a safe height to get used to the steering characteristics of the model.
Attention!
Due to its compact design, you should not let the model fly away too far and also make sure it flies at sufficient speed.

d) The First Landing

The first flight should not extend over a long period of time. Try to land the model after a little while. This gives you enough time to make several landing attempts
without exhausting the battery.
Like the first flight, the first landing should always be done against the wind. Reduce the motor speed and fly big and flat circles. Do not pull on the elevator too
hard to reduce the flying altitude slowly.
Select the last curve before the landing approach so that you have sufficient room for landing and the course does not have to be changed significantly when
landing. When the model is flying along the planned landing line, reduce the motor speed further or turn off the motor completely, and keep the model in a
horizontal position using the elevator. The model should continue to descend and fly towards the planned touch down point at the end of the imaginary landing
line.
Especially in this critical flying phase, always ensure sufficient flying speed (see „The first flight - stall") and do not slow down the model too much by reducing
the motor speed too abruptly or pulling the elevator too hard.
Slightly move the elevator shortly before touchdown.
After landing, adjust the linkage – if necessary – so that the plane flies straight and the trim levers on the transmitter are in centre position again. Once you are
able to control the model perfectly, you can try to optimise flight performance by shifting the centre of gravity.
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