How to Fly A Moderl Airplane: Tips from Hobbyist Tolga Kurtoglu
Tolga Kurtoglu spends a lot of time at his local hobby shop checking out the new model planes. Tolga Kurtoglu really enjoys flying remote control planes that he builds himself. He find this hobby to be a great extension of his job as a mechanical engineer. If you are new to remote control planes, Tolga Kurtoglu can help you get yours flying.
You don’t actually have to build you own plane, points out Tolga Kurtoglu, and if you are more interested in the flying than the construction, a ready-built plane might be a better choice for you. Either way, pick up a ready built plane or assemble your own, and get ready to fly. Once your transmitter is turned on and you have checked your plane range, you’re ready to get started.
Tolga Kurtoglu
It’s important to check your outdoor conditions, says Tolga Kurtoglu, before you start trying to get your plane in the air. Tie a ribbon to the antennae on your remote and see how it flies. Do not fly your plane is the ribbon is flying parallel to the ground. It should be flying under thirty degrees for optimal conditions. You also need to determine the wind direction – you can do this by throwing some grass clippings in the air, says Tolga Kurtoglu. If at all possible, launch your plane into the wind. Other directional combinations can be more challenging.
If you are starting from the ground to launch, turn up the power slowly, but if you are doing an air launch, ramp the power way up and have someone else toss your plane gently so you can handle the controls. Keep the power on your plane all the way up until you reach an adequate height. After that, it’s just about gently making adjustments to keep your plane airbound, explains Tolga Kurtoglu. Get out there with your plane and have fun!
Tolga Kurtoglu 