To maximize the time of flying in the air what are some tips?

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To maximize the time of flying in the air what are some tips?

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I have a plane but I don't think it will fly for a long time, is there anything I am forgetting? or is there anything I can do to maximize our times?
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Re: To maximize the time of flying in the air what are some tips?

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Read the 2015/2016 Wright Stuff C, and 2017 Wright Stuff B forums. They're full of useful tips and tricks.
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Re: To maximize the time of flying in the air what are some tips?

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There's a lot of things you can do to maximize flight times, and it depends on your plane - what will make your plane fly longer is probably different for others. Try to maximize the number of winds you get out of your motors - stretch wind, lubricate, etc. Also trim (adjust) your plane so it flies smoothly, without stalling or diving. After that, it's about getting the right rubber-propeller combination. Is the plane landing before it runs out of winds? Or landing deadstick? Is it climbing too quickly, or is it not climbing to its maximum potential? These are all things to take into account while flying and testing different motors, propellers, etc.

As antoine_ego suggested, reading the past threads is really helpful. It has information on how to do all the things mentioned in this post, so I also really recommend you look through all of them.
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