First day problems

[Anthony]

I bought a Spitfire from this website today and was wondering if someone could help me out with a small problem?

I have the controller switched on with the throttle set to the 'off' position, but whenever I attach the battery to the plane the motor spins round at what seems like top speed and there is nothing I can do to stop it except from disconnecting the battery. I wondered if anyone here knew what I could do to sort this out?

[Dizzee Rascal]

I bought a Spitfire from this website today and was wondering if someone could help me out with a small problem?

I have the controller switched on with the throttle set to the 'off' position, but whenever I attach the battery to the plane the motor spins round at what seems like top speed and there is nothing I can do to stop it except from disconnecting the battery. I wondered if anyone here knew what I could do to sort this out?

This is strange. Where did you purchase your Spitfire? Was it from this website or eleswhere?

[jonsky7]

Have you tried the throttle at full power? It might stop then.

If so, there's a switch on the front of the controller (bottom, left) marked T/V. I'm sure that'll be the "reverser" for the throttle. So flick it to the other position and try again!

Let us know how you get on.

[Anthony]

Thanks for the advice! I sent the first Spitfire back to squadron leader and they very kindly sent me a replacement, which I have now. The only problem is that the tail fin is cracked where it meets the fuselage making it very wobbley... I will have to fix it securely before trying to fly it. :)