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Preparing For Flight
Climbing (gaining altitude): The airplane will climb when the
transmitter’s Climb Control Stick is pushed forward. When the
Climb Control Stick is pressed forward, both motors operate at
full-speed and the plane gains altitude (climbs).
Descending (losing altitude): Descending, or losing altitude, is
also controlled by the Climb Control Stick. Releasing the climb
stick will shut off the twin motors and the model will slowly
descend (lose altitude).
Right Turning: This is accomplished by moving the turn control
stick to the right. This action causes the right motor to slow while
the left motor stays at full speed causing a right-hand bank.
Briefly tapping the stick right will cause momentary slowing to
gently turn the plane right.
Left Turning: This is accomplished by moving the turn control
stick to the left. This action causes the left motor to slow while the
right motor stays at full speed causing a left-hand bank. Tapping
the stick left will cause momentary slowing to gently turn the plane
left.
NOTE: To observe the above flight modes in action, grasp the
Wright Flyer at the center of the fuselage so the propellers are
facing away from you, unobstructed and away from fingers, loose
clothing, etc. Then try all of the plane’s functions with the radio
transmitter. To save time, you can do this while cycling
(discharging/recharging) the flight pack.
The Wright Flyer is a great outdoor flyer and large area indoor flyer Gener-
ally, look for a space approximately the size of half a regulation sized foot-
ball field, and one that is totally clear of obstructions like poles, trees, wires,
people and houses. We recommend that you begin flying your Wright Flyer
outdoors since there is more room for new pilots to get acquainted with the
controls. A grassy field (baseball field, soccer field, etc.) is the best type of
outdoor site to look for.
Picking a Day
Until you become comfortable with flying the Wright Flyer outdoors, it is best
to choose a day with no wind at all. (The Wright Flyer is extremely light, so
it can fly indoors, but this means it may be very affected by even light winds.)
We strongly recommend that you wait for a calm day. You should not fly
in winds greater than 4mph. If the wind is blowing hard enough to make the
Frequency Flag/Wind Indicator hang at an angle greater than 30-degrees from
the vertically held transmitter antenna, wait for a calmer day.
Flying Your Wright Flyer
