VolantexRC ASW28 Instructions Manual - Take Off

Take Off

Take off

 (Hand launch)

  Until you have become comfortable with flying your plane,  do not   

fly if the wind speed  

that 

is  greater than 10 mph [ 16 kilometers / 

hr].

One  final check before takeoff :  

always double - check the flight control

response to your inputs from  the transmitter before every flight.

Be  certain  the  ailerons ,  elevator  and  rudder respond 

correctly 

and  

that none 

of  the

 controls have

 inadvertently

 become reversed. 

Don’ t forget to fully extend the transmitter antenna.

Fly the model over a field of ideally short grass and one that has no obstructions.

Ideally have a helper hand launch the model for you. Have them hold the model 

under the wing somewhere close to the C of G position, point it into wind and 

hold the model just above shoulder height. The pilot should then 

call out that he 

is  starting  the  motor,  he  should  then 

smoothly

open  the  power  up  to  full 

throttle,  the  launch  person  should  then  launch  the  model with  a  firm,  level 

throw  making  sure  that  the  wings  are  also  level,  DO  NOT launch the model 

upwards  as  it  may  stall  and  crash.  Fly  the  model  level  with  the  ground  until 

sufficient  flying  speed  has  been  attained  and  only  then  ease  it  into  a  gentle 

climb.

Keep flying straight into wind until at least 50/75ft, only then should you attempt 

a gentle turn away from the take off line. Keep climbing a bit more until you are 

around  150ft,  then  throttle  back  to

  somewhere  between  half  and  three 

quarters throttle

  so  that  the  model  stops climbing and then get used to some 

gentle turns

 after first trimming the model (see further on).

Based on the size and weight of the plane it’s typically considered to be a ‘park flyer’

class model. As a result it’s best to fly the plane at a local park, schoolyard, flying

field or other area that’s large enough and free of people and obstructions. We rec-

ommend an area the size of at least one football/ soccer field, however, even larger

areas are better suited and preferred  especially when learning how to fly. 

DO NOT 

fly in parking lots, crowded neighborhood areas or in areas that are not free 

of people and obstructions.

We also suggest  flying over grass as it’s 

a much  more  forgiving  surface  that 

causes less damage in the unfortunate

event of a crash. Short grass is better 

for takeoffs and  landings  as  grass 

that is too long can cause the airpla-

ne to nose-over /flip and be damaged.

An ideal flying area allows for takeoffs

and landings on a smoother surface 

(such as asphalt) and flying over grass.

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