Help. I used to race R/C cars for several years (quite some time ago). I recently had an interest in getting into airplanes and after reading several reviews, purchased a Hobbico Sky Fly 1. It is supposed to have a range of 500 ft, from what I read, however.....

Upon taking it out for its maiden voyage, with the rudder and elevator trimmed and alligned, fresh batteries in the transmitter and a fully charged battery for the receiver and making sure all of the controls worked properly, I launched and 2 shaky seconds later took a nose dive.

Upon investigating the plane, I found that the servos that control the rudder and elevator were "twitching" sporatically and uncontrollably, without input from the transmitter. I should have done a range check first, then I would not have flown, but I did. I did a range check after the fact and found that the servos went crazy at just a little past fifty ft.

I tried adjusting the potentiometers and bought a replacement rechargeable battery and still no luck.

Doe anyone know what is wrong?

I appreciate your help. Thanks!

Are u trying to fly it in a neighborhood or at an airfield? They use 27mhz, and alot of "toys" use that frequency so it could be interference. Try it in a different area, if no change then give the manufacturer a call. I hear they have pretty good customer service.

there are two orange screws in front of those servos. You can loosen/tighten (slowly/carefully) them to adjust the twitching. Most inexpensive RTF planes (in my experience) are subject to a certain amount of twitchiness on the servos. Most of the time, the twitches aren't enough to interfere with the flight characteristics.

Although it is pretty much already set on the Skyfly, be sure to check your center of gravity. Other than that, that sucker should soar.
Good luck.

I was (attempting) to fly it at a very large and wide open football field at the local highschool. Thanks for your response.

Rtice: Thanks for your response. As written in my thread, I adjusted the potentiometers (two orange screws). I gues I understaed the "twitch." The twitch was very rapid and and powerful. The flaps were moving with a significant range of motion, which were definitely enough to alter the flight. I guess I'll try contacting Hoobico.