How to Crash Land a Remote Control Plane

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Don't panic!

   Keep control movements moderate and gentle.
   
   Try to keep the airplane straight and level.
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   Step 2: If you can

   , If it is possible, set up for a normal descent and land your airplane. ,,,, Make sure that you don't descend too fast, though, ideally you want to hit the ground going as slowly as possible. ,, Then shut off the transmitter.
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   Step 3: try to fly the plane to where you can land on grass or a runway.

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   Step 4: Decide whether a normal landing is possible.

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   Step 5: If you cannot make a normal landing

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   Step 6: find a safe spot for an emergency landing.

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   Step 7: Keep turns wide and do not over-control the pitch of the aircraft; you may cause a stall and crash.

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   Step 8: If the engine has quit or you have no motor power

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   Step 9: keep glide speed high enough to maintain control of the airplane.

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    Step 10: Descend as expeditiously as possible and set the airplane down.

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    Step 11: Make sure your throttle switch or motor control is in the "off" position once the airplane is on the ground.

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    Step 12: Recover the airplane; power down the airplane first by removing the battery or turning the switch off.

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