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SECTION 31: FLYING THE P-47 THUNDERBOLT

The Modeltech P-47 Thunderbolt 60 ARF is designed for those pilots who are experienced at flying sport models. It is not

a trainer. If you do not feel comfortable that you are able to test fly the airplane, don't hesitate to ask someone for some

help test-flying and trimming it.

When set up for test-flying or general sport flying, the P-47 is much like flying any other sport airplane. It's a nimble flyer

that, for its size, has a low wing loading. This makes it predictable during slow flight and landing.

TAKE-OFF

Even though the P-47's wing has been specially designed for stable sport flying, it's still important to let the airplane get

up to flying speed before lifting off. Lifting the airplane off the ground too fast could cause the airplane to stall and crash.

You should allow the airplane to roll out until the tail is completely off the ground and flying, and then gently pull the

airplane off the ground and into a shallow climb. Be careful not to climb too steeply after take-off.

Because of the torque of the engine, the airplane will have a natural tendency to pull to the left when it is accelerating

down the runway. You will need to compensate for this by applying and holding right rudder during the take off roll.

Once the airplane lifts off the ground, you can release the right rudder.

If your airplane is equipped with retracts, retract the landing gear shortly after lifting off to clean up the airplane.

IN THE AIR

In the air the P-47 is smooth and predictable. It doesn't have any bad characteristics. If you are accomplished at flying

low wing sport airplanes, you should have no trouble putting the airplane through its paces. The airplane flies very scale-

like when throttled down to about 3/4 throttle. At that setting, it's not too fast and gives you plenty of time to impress your

flying buddies.

LANDING

Just because the P-47 is a warbird doesn't mean it's difficult to land. We've designed the P-47's wing to slow down nicely

without tip stalling. Because of this design, landings are quite slow and predictable. There is no tendency to tip stall, but

we do recommend that you land with a small amount of power. It's not good practice to just chop the power and dive the

airplane to the runway.

On your initial upwind leg, reduce power and allow the airplane to begin slowing down. This is also a good time to extend

the landing gear. That way, you'll be able to verify that it's down and locked. Follow your normal landing procedure,

allowing the airplane to gradually lose altitude and speed. When turning onto final approach the airplane should have a

slightly nose-down attitude and you should be carrying a small amount of power.

Just before touch-down, reduce power to idle and let the airplane settle onto the main gear. If you flair too much or try for

a three point landing, the airplane will have a tendency to balloon up and possibly stall if it's too slow. It's easier, and more

to scale, to fly the airplane in and do a wheel landing. As always, when landing be careful not to over-control. Over-

controlling leads to excessive oscillations which don't make for good landings.

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