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IMPORTANT: If you are an inexperienced modeler we
strongly urge you to seek the assistance of a competent,
experienced R/C pilot to check your model for airworthiness
AND to teach you how to fly. No matter how stable or
"forgiving" the Mini Slinger is, attempting to learn to fly on
your own is dangerous and may result in destruction of your
model or even injury to yourself and others. Therefore, find
an instructor and fly only under his or her guidance and
supervision until you have acquired the skills necessary for
safe and fully controlled operation of your model.
We recommend flying the Mini Slinger when the wind is no
greater than 16 kmph [10 mph]. Less-experienced flyers
should fly the Mini Slinger only in calm (less than one mile
per hour) conditions. Frequently, winds are calm in the early
morning and early evening. Often these are the most
enjoyable times to fly anyway!
Until you have the Mini Slinger properly trimmed for level
flight, we recommend having an assistant hand-launch the
model instead of launching it yourself.
Turn on the transmitter and plug the battery into the speed
control. Turn on the receiver by following the instructions
that came with your speed control. Secure the radio tray
hatch in place.
IMPORTANT: Confirm that the transmitter operates the
controls properly by moving the sticks and watching the
surfaces respond.
When ready to launch, the assistant should hold the Mini
Slinger by the sling handle, with the model in front of him
and pointed into the wind. With the pilot (that would be
you!) standing behind the plane, fully advance the throttle to
start the motor. When the motor is at full power, the hand
launcher should gently push the plane into the air at a level
or slightly nose-up attitude. Be certain the model is being
launched into the wind and be immediately ready to make
corrections to keep the airplane flying straight, level and into
the wind.
FLYING
Takeoff
When the model has gained adequate flying speed under
its own power, gently pull the elevator stick back until the
airplane starts a gradual climb. Many beginners tend to pull
too hard causing the model to stall, so be gentle on the
elevator and don't panic. If you do pull too hard and you
notice the model losing speed, release the elevator stick
and allow the model to regain airspeed.
Continue a gradual climb and establish a gentle turn (away
from yourself and others) until the airplane reaches an
altitude of 20 to 30 meters [75 to 100 feet].
The main purpose of the first few flights is to learn how the
model behaves and to adjust the trims for level flight. After
the model has climbed to a safe altitude, reduce the throttle
slightly to slow the model, yet maintain altitude. The Mini
Slinger should fly well and maintain adequate airspeed at
about 1/2 throttle.
Adjust the elevator trim so the model flies level at the throttle
setting you are using. Adjust the aileron trim to level the
wings. It may take a few minutes to get the trims adjusted,
but this should be your first priority once at a comfortable
altitude. Continue to fly around, executing turns and making
mental notes (or having your assistant take notes for you) of
what additional adjustments or C.G. changes may be
required to fine tune the model so it flies the way you like.
Begin the landing approach by flying downwind at an
altitude of approximately 6 meters [20 feet]. When the
airplane is approximately 15 to 30 meters [50 to 100 feet]
past you, gradually reduce power and make the "final" 180-
degree turn into the wind aligning the airplane with the
runway or landing area. Do not dive the airplane, as it will
pick up too much speed. Instead, allow the airplane to
establish a gradual descent. Concentrate on keeping it
heading into the wind toward the runway. When the plane
reaches an altitude of about 3 feet [1 meter], gently apply a
little "up elevator" to level the plane, but be careful as too
much up elevator will cause it to stall. While holding a slight
amount of up elevator the airplane will slow and descend as
it loses flying speed, thus touching-down on the runway.
Until you are able to accurately judge how far the Mini Slinger
can glide, it may be helpful to reserve some battery power to
run the motor so the plane can be flown back to the runway.
Best of luck and happy flying!