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How to Land a Model Airplane at a Distance

Flying remote-controlled (RC) model airplanes can be a fun way to pass the time. But this hobby is a bit more involved than collecting stamps. In fact, some of the same principles of aviation found in commercial airliners apply to the small RC plane. One thing that is always a challenge is to land a plane, no matter how big. While landing an RC plane is significantly less of a challenge than it is with a passenger jet, it still requires concentration.

Instructions

- 1
  Choose an area to land your RC plane. A large flat area in a park or empty parking lot is ideal.
- 2
  Direct your RC plane toward the area where you intend to land, but make sure the plane is flying into the wind.
- 3
  Use the controls on the remote to reduce throttle by half.
- 4
  Use the controls on the unit to level out the plane, so that the tail rises and the nose points down at a 45-degree angle.
- 5
  Reduce throttle completely when the plane approaches the final 60 feet of its approach.
- 6
  Use the controls to lift the nose of the plane slightly up so it is parallel with the rear of the plane. Keep this position as the plane descends to the landing area.

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