Since I am a new flyer...err trying to fly... how far away can by Hawk Sky fly without losing signal and also when I make my turn do I have to mess with the rudder or can I use alerions only to make my turn? Seems that I could turn with alerions and give some up elevator and should turn ok?? If I can, when do I use the rudder?
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Re: Beginner
This distance most radios will reach the signal is about 3000 feet or for me beyond my ability to see it. Yes you can use ailerons only plus up elevator to turn a plane and it works fine but if you use a little rudder at the same time the turn is smoother. Using the rudder is very important in takeoffs and landing. In the air using some rudder in addition to ailerons can result in smoother more realistic movements. Some planes use a lot of rudder to make the turns. -
Re: Beginner
Learn to keep your model close in. I learned this the hard way, with one in the corn field, an other clipping a tree on final. I have had one 55" model as far as 1/2 mile away, and barely got it back against the wind - more luck than skill. Now, I fly close enough that I can usually see the ailerons move, or nearly so.
Using the rudder provides that scale realism that many seek and, especially with a tail-dragger, almost necessary on take-off, to avoid the motor turning it into a stall turn. Many light-weight models gain speed fast enough that the torque roll isn't much of a problem, but, eventually, you'll fly one that needs that control. Also, if you have to land in a cross wind, crabbing helps keep the aircraft in line with the runway; this is turning the aircraft some into the wind, so the aircraft doesn't drift across the runway with the wind.Comment
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Re: Beginner
Greetings
Everything mentioned so far is right on the button.
You will hear many times that once a plane is in the air you can forget about the rudder and focus primarily on Ailerons and Elevator. Well, yes and no as outlined above.
Rudder turns are surely worth practicing and do throw an extra challenge into your flying but, in the long becoming comfortable with your rudder will pay hugh dividends and adds to the beauty and correctness of pattern flying.
Remember, when practicing anything new or when learning/flying in general, ALWAYS give yourself plenty of altitude (not distance) to allow for recovery when the unexpected happens. The smaller the scale of your aircraft, the closer to the runway and visual contact you want to stay
Clear Skies,
Bill L.
in Okla.Comment
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