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corrections. Like all airplanes, the objective is for smooth

takeoffs–but when taking off from water you should also

avoid getting the model into a "skipping" mode. If the model

does get into a situation where it begins to skip off the water,

you must either abort the takeoff by pulling back the throttle

or apply full power and takeoff. Once airborne, the Seawind

shouldn't snap or stall, so while you may want to relax the

elevator a little, you can still maintain an aggressive climb.

To summarize the takeoff procedure: point the model into the

wind, then smoothly advance the throttle using the rudder to

maintain heading. Hold some "up" elevator to keep the nose up

and get the model airborne once it has gained enough speed.

If it does get into a "skipping" mode, don't try to smooth it out.

Instead apply full power to get the model off the water or throttle

back to abort the takeoff.

Once the model is airborne and has climbed to a comfortable

altitude, the ﬁ rst priority will be to adjust the trims to get it ﬂ ying

straight-and-level. Continue to ﬂ y around, getting the model

properly trimmed while you get a good feel for how it ﬂ ies. If the

model is ﬂ ying too fast, simply remember to throttle back. While

still at altitude, cut the power to see how it handles in a gliding

situation to simulate a landing. Switch between the high and low

rates to see how the model reacts. Remember to monitor your

ﬂ ight time so the motor doesn't unexpectedly cut off.

Landings with the Seawind can be a thing of beauty. She is

"slippery" and tends to glide long, so set your approach a little

farther out than you might normally expect–if you end up short

you can always throttle up. If the winds are calm (5 mph or less)

you can throttle all the way back cutting power completely while

still on the down wind leg just before you make your cross-wind

turn. Maintain airspeed and establish a descent by keeping

the nose down. When the model has reached an altitude of

approximately 10' [3 meters], gradually slow its speed by leveling

the nose. The lower and slower it gets the more elevator you

should apply until it is just a few inches off the water. At this time

apply full or nearly full elevator to execute a landing ﬂ are as the

Seawind touches down. The most important thing about landing

on water–whether you are coming in a little "hot" or too slow–is

to get the model to ﬂ are, keeping the nose up out of the water.

Taking Off From Grass

Surprisingly, the Seawind can easily takeoff from grass (your

ﬂ ying buddies will be tickled when they see you taking off

and landing a ﬂ oat plane in the grass!). In our testing, we've

found that shorter, dry grass provides the least resistance,

so if taking off from tall grass more space will be required. In

ideal conditions the Seawind took only about 50' [15 meters]

Flight

Landing

to get off the ground. Simply lay the model on the ground

with the nose pointing into the wind, apply full power, allow it

to gain ﬂ ying speed and apply elevator to execute a takeoff.

If, for some reason, the conditions at your ﬂ ying site aren't

suitable for grass takeoffs, the Seawind may also be hand-

launched (though grass takeoffs are preferred). It's best to

have an assistant launch the model for you, but experienced

pilots could also hand-launch the Seawind themselves. Hold

the model by the bottom of the fuselage under the wing

and operate the controls to make sure they are responding

correctly. Apply full power and launch the model directly into

the wind with the nose up at about a 30° angle. Be alert

because until the model builds up speed it will initially pitch

downward. Apply "up" elevator and operate the controls to

keep the wings level. When the model has built up enough

speed initiate a climb.

Have a ball! But always stay in control and ﬂ y

in a safe manner.

GOOD LUCK AND GREAT FLYING!

OPTIONAL ESC & RECEIVER

MOUNTING LOCATION

The mounting locations for the ESC and receiver shown back

on page 8 are suitable if you are certain you will always be ﬂ ying

in calm conditions when the water is smooth (or if you will not be

ﬂ ying off water at all). But if you anticipate ﬂ ying your Seawind

when the water may be a little "choppy," precautionary measures

should be taken to protect the ESC and receiver from water that

may splash into the fuselage when the water gets rough. The

ﬁ rst thing you can do is simply relocate the ESC and receiver

where shown. You could also seal the openings in both ends of

the heat-shrink tubing on the ESC with RTV silicone and place

the receiver in a balloon with the opening sealed with a nylon tie

wrap. If the ESC and/or receiver ever do get wet, remove them

from the model and dry them out as soon as possible.