APC EP Zero ARF Instruction Manual download pdf (Page 28)

Takeoff directly into the wind. Gradually advance the throttle

while holding a bit of up elevator to keep the tail on the ground

to maintain tail wheel steering. Also start applying right rudder.

If the throttle is advanced too quickly, the plane will want to

turn quickly to the left. As the model gains speed, decrease

up elevator allowing the tail to come off the ground. Gain as

much speed as your runway and flying site will practically

allow before gently applying up elevator, lifting the model into

the air. Be smooth on the elevator stick, allowing the model to

establish a gentle climb to a safe altitude before turning into

the traffic pattern.

Flight

For reassurance and to keep an eye on other traffic, it is a

good idea to have an assistant on the flight line with you. On

the first flight the assistant can help you adjust the trims.

In the air, the Mister Mulligan flies similar to a sport plane.

It can perform the basic aerobatic maneuvers; loops, rolls,

stall turns and wing overs. Be mindful of the flight time. With

electric planes it is best to have a timer set so that the plane

can be landed with power to spare, just in case you have to

abort the landing and go around. A dead stick with an electric

plane is the same as a dead stick with a glow plane. Risky!

Landing

RBefore the battery power drops, make a few passes with

the flaps down to see how the plane slows down. If this is

your first plane equipped with flaps, here are a couple of

notes on how to land with flaps. Only lower the flaps at half

throttle or less. When the flaps are lowered, the plane will

balloon up slightly, then, level off as the speed slows. On final

approach, keep the power on and control the descent with

the throttle. The plane will land slower with flaps than without.

Don’t let the plane get to slow, even with flaps the plane can

tip stall if it gets too slow.

One final note about flying the Mister Mulligan. Have a goal or

flight plan in mind for every flight. This can be learning a new

maneuver(s), improving a maneuver(s) you already know,

or learning how the model behaves in certain conditions

(such as on high or low rates). This is not necessarily to

improve your skills (though it is never a bad idea!), but more

importantly so you do not surprise yourself by impulsively

attempting a maneuver and suddenly finding that you’ve run

out of time, altitude or airspeed. Every maneuver should be

deliberate, not impulsive. For example, if you’re going to do a

loop, check your altitude, mind the wind direction (anticipating

rudder corrections that will be required to maintain heading),

remember to throttle back at the top, and make certain you

are on the desired rates (high/low rates). A flight plan greatly

reduces the chances of crashing your model just because of

poor planning and impulsive moves. Remember to think.

Have a ball!

But always stay in control and fly in a safe manner.

GOOD LUCKAND GREAT FLYING!

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