Flying tips
Here are 10 flying tips that one might find helpful when flying my models.
- Practice launching the model and take some steps to bring the parachute up over head. Do this until you can always get the parachute over head and open correctly.
- Launch directly into the wind.
- Watch the power setting. Once the model is flying it uses very little throttle.
- Watch the parachute when flying. You fly the parachute not the gondola.
- The first few flights should be in little to no wind. This way you have more control of the parachute and can see how well it will respond when given a command.
- When you make a turn start with full throw of the stick and then come back on the throw if you want a larger turn. You also want to add a short burst of full power after giving a full stick input. This forces the model to turn.
- When your up high use the steering input and throttle input together to get the hang of flight control.
- With a little flight time you should be able to fly just as I do in the videos.
- Get a friend to help if you can.
- Remember, Before you launch or leave the ground. ALL cells of the parachute MUST be open and the parachute must be above the gondola. The key to a GREAT flight is a good launch.
Launching Tips Video
Here is a look at taking off from the ground
Calm wind flying tips
82" Sea Breeze Parachute flown with a QBSE Gondola
This video answers the question "How Fast Does The 82" Parachute Fly?"
Launching Tips Video
Here is a look at taking off from the ground
When is it too windy?