Spitfire Mk1a TIPS
● For optimum flight performance and model longevity, it is highly recommend that you always fly
with a balanced prop. The supplied prop should be balanced, but it is always good to check first.
● Keep all leads within the fuselage area as tidy as possible. Tidy wires look better, allow for easier
access to all internal components, better battery installation, increased airflow around electronics
and a reduction in potential electronic signal interference (noise).
● Inspect the propeller frequently, especially if you have suffered a hard landing or the prop has
been knocked. If the prop is in any way damaged it must be replaced and any loose fixings must
be tightened.
● It is very important that your flight battery be as far forward as possible to prevent the Spitfire from
flying tail heavy. Ensure you follow exactly the guidelines for CG set-up on pages 6,8 and 9
before flying your Spitfire.
● A Zippy Compact 4S 2200mah 40C is the preferred pack to use on the Mk1a. If running a 3S
2200-2600mah set-up it is recommended that a pack with a discharge rating of 60C or higher be
used. For this reason a 4S 2200mah 40C pack would be ideal as it will have the same approximate
weight of the 65C+ 3S pack, but give you much more power to play with and generally longer
flight times (as you'll not need to fly at full throttle as much).
● Do not use full flaps on a windy day. Full flaps should generally only be used on calmer days and
only then with considered use of throttle to prevent the model from stalling.
● To further avoid any change of your Spitfire tipping over onto its nose on landing, switch to 'high'
rates on the elevator as soon as the model settles onto the ground after landing and hold full up
elevator.
● Do not leave your model in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time. This will have an adverse
effect on the foam surface of the model.
Thank you again for purchasing the Durafly Spitfire mK1A. We hope
you’ll have many happy days of flying and look forward to bringing
you more Durafly models in the future.
Don’t forget, spare parts are available for this model,
please see the next page for details.
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