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Joined: 9/15/2004 From: Gilroy,
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I was told not to use the rudder at all once the motor shuts down. It will glide a hell of alot farther than you think it will. I've tip stalled mine twice trying to slow it down after I've overshot the runway. I just got it cleaned up and ready for another batch of screamin fast flights and hairy landings.
Any tips on setting up for a landing Dave?
Chris
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ORIGINAL: daven
Also, do not fly with aft CG and try to use rudder at low approach speeds. Its the only bad habit my Ashly has.
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WM T-34 - OS 46AX - Club racers Rusty Miss Ashley - Nelson Q40
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Joined: 12/7/2001 From: Andover,
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"Any tips on setting up for a landing Dave? "
Best advice I can give, is practice. Also, try to avoid flying early or late in the day when the sun is low. These things can get tough to see when they drop below the horizon. I like to paint mine with contrast as I think its easier to see. Hope you have a long runway, and just give it time to let it settle, it will seem like it will glide forever, don't try to force it to the ground.
Here is mine, its due for some new paint, just don't like the idea of stripping it.
I'm not sure what he charges these days, I've had mine for over 6 years and it was expensive then. Not really designed for sport fliers, this is still a competitive Q40 racer.
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Joined: 1/26/2004 From: fairfield,
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ANY tips for landing ? well sand the leading edges near the tips about 12" or. to remove the mold line.
also in not in competive racing then put a 3/4" stip of flourence(sp) orange tape on the leading edge's of the newly sand tip and it greatly help in keeping the wings level. the orange will contrast very well with the ground during landing.
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Joined: 3/13/2004 From: ft collins ,
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I have found that mixing in flaperon into the ailerons helps with my really fast planes. Not sure if it will be beneficial with this design but you might give it a try. The key is to get the thing dirty in the air to create drag as there is hardly any to start with. I have talked with many of the top local racers here in Colorado about this though and they said it still really did not help at this altitude with their QM 40's (5200'). I have not owned a QM 40 design but I have flown very fast F5D electrics and I think they may be similar. Very tough to slow down. Have a very shallow approach, and do not carry hardly any altitude in your final. Any altitude will turn into airspeed when descending.
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