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Flying
The Sopwith Pup is designed primarily as an indoor model suitable for ying in
a space at least the size of a basketball court. The airplane can, of course, be
own outside when there is little to no wind. Early morningDawn Patrols and
sorties own near dusk are best.
Due to its light weight the Sopwith Pup ies easily and, as such, it is not
necessary to y at full throttle. Its light weight also keeps the model from
incurring much damage in a crash. The airplane will y at ½ throttle and below
and at these settings ights of seven or more minutes are common.
Initial ights can be made by rising off the ground or by hand launch however
before your rst ight double check that the ying surfaces are in neutral
when the airplane is powered up and the transmitter is on. If not, trim them as
described above. Once trimmed you are ready for ight. Smoothly advance the
throttle to about 1/2 to ¾ and the model will roll a few feet and take off without
the addition of any elevator.
The Sopwith Pup is a very responsive airplane, so you need use only small
movements of the control sticks. If additional trim is necessary for level ight,
make those adjustments now. With a little practice you will be ying smoothly in
no time. Remember, the Pup ies best with minimal interference from the pilot
and tiny control movements only when necessary.
Landings are best performed by reducing the power to a level where the
airplane is descending, whereupon touch-down can be made by gently
increasing the power a little.
We’re sure you’ll love your Sopwith Pup and hope you have many enjoyable
ights.
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