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Step 10 – Landing Your Ember 2
When you begin to notice that your Ember 2 no longer climbs well under
full power (normally after approximately 10-15 minutes), the battery is
getting low and it is time to land. Bring in your aircraft toward the
desired landing spot. Gradually reduce throttle (as well as giving a small
amount of down elevator if you choose) to reach an altitude of
approximately 4 feet. At this point, reduce even more throttle and your
Ember 2 should glide in softly for a landing.
Note: Your Ember 2 should be landed on a smooth surface (such as
concrete or wood) so that the landing gear can work effectively.
Expert Tip: As you get better and more experienced at flying,
try adding a bit of “up” elevator just prior to landing to “flare” the
plane. With some practice, your landings should become smooth
and on target.
Warning: Do not attempt to catch the airplane or injury may occur.
Remember, there is a spinning propeller on the front of the plane that
can cause injury! Also, remember to cut power to the motor right
before you land to prevent damage to the propeller.
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