Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Model Airplane News 06/2014

Getting into jets is easy if you start with a good-flying model. If you'd like to join the jet set, the HobbyKing Cobra is a great first jet. Here are a few tips to get started. First, let's talk about takeoff. Many of us have become spoiled with our overpowered sport models. We get used to hitting the throttle and taking to the skies in 10 feet. With an electric ducted-fan model, it takes a little more to get in the air. First, make sure to taxi to the end of the runway; having a little extra room can really help. Next, don't stand behind the model. A lot of people like to do this, but the challenge is that you have no perception of speed. I recommend standing about half field so that you have a good idea of the speed of your model when it passes the halfway point on the runway. Finally, don't rush the takeoff. Make sure you have plenty of airspeed and pull back gently until your model becomes airborne. Now let's talk about what to do when you get into the air. You want to make sure not to hold too much elevator or it will rob your plane of airspeed. Make sure to relax the elevator and let the plane fly.

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