| Flying these models is not just about a remote control | | | | testing your plane to get used to the controls of the |
| and the plane and getting it in the air to land later. | | | | plane. Once you feel you are ready for a take off, run |
| There are other things involved and most of the time | | | | your plane on the runaway and one its on full throttle, |
| training is needed before one can start flying these | | | | you can get it airborne. Some models will just lift once |
| models. Since these planes can cause accidents if not | | | | on full throttle. In case the plane leans to the left before |
| controlled well, or may encroach on people's property | | | | take off, trim it by moving the rudder a little to the right. |
| or even lives, it is important to know what law says | | | | Once the plane is airborne, you can turn it to the |
| about flying them. It is advisable to join model plane | | | | direction you want by use of ailerons. Apply the left or |
| flying clubs that are near you, since you can get | | | | right ailerons to turn the plane to about 20 degrees and |
| valuable guidance there on how to go about this | | | | then bring it around by applying elevator. Keep adding |
| hobby. | | | | the throttle slightly as you do this. |
| Before you can start flying your model, there are | | | | Once your model is in flight, you should control with light |
| certain things you should check. First, ensure the plane | | | | application, to maintain the attitude. To bring it land, you |
| is well fitted. For example, check that the wings are | | | | should first maintain the attitude and gradually reduce |
| tightly fitted. Check also that the remote control device | | | | the planes ground speed as you increase its air speed. |
| has fully charged batteries and the plane engine is well | | | | This will bring it low towards the runaway, but raise the |
| fueled. The control parts should be easily turned and | | | | nose slightly high as it descends to reduce the speed |
| servos should be receiving signal inputs effectively. If | | | | and prevent the model from bouncing back. Once the |
| you are a beginner, it is advisable to buy a two channel | | | | plane touches the runaway, cut on throttle and |
| plane and make sure that no other people are flying on | | | | elevator, but control the rudder until it comes to a stop. |
| the same frequency as you near by. Always test your | | | | You are now an expert! But it is still advisable to |
| plane before flying it and don't fly it near people or | | | | consider the experiences of flying club members or by |
| objects, initially. | | | | training with flight stimulators. |
| Once you are ready to fly, you should start by taxi | | | | |