AZSA1500 Ares Sopwith Pup RTF Manual

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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 morning Dawn Patrols
and sorties own near dusk are best.
Due to its light weight the Sopwith Pup ys 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 1/2 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 3/4 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 as you land.
We’re sure you’ll love your Sopwith Pup and hope you have many enjoyable
ights.
Propeller Replacement
Should the propeller need replacing, you will need to hold the prop shaft with
a pair of needle nose pliers while you screw the propeller on in a clockwise
direction. Screw the prop onto the shaft until the shaft is ush with the front
of the propeller hub. The propeller should rotate without touching the cowl.