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Old 07-09-2009 | 06:29 PM
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AndyW
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Default RE: Beginner??? Probably!

Just remember, set the plane up for a gentle climb with throttle and elevator trim. Make gentle turns to the left. Use just the ailerons at first, don't mess with the elevator stick. If you get mixed up, orient the TX so the antenna is pointing in the direction of the plane. Look over your shoulder if you have to. As you make your gentle turns, apply ONE click of throttle up to climb. As you get too high, apply TWO clicks down to descend. When you get too low, apply TWO clicks up to climb to safety and throttle back ONE click to maintain altitude. Learn your turns first along with MILD throttle management. You'll learn from this that it's the ENGINE that make the plane go up, NOT the elevator. Crucial mistake when in trouble is to apply elevator to go up without enough throttle. The elevator points the airplane, the engine takes it up.

Good luck.