STEP 8. Range Test
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You will need an assistant (adult recommended)
¤ Set throttle to OFF, Switch transmitter ON and extend antenna.
Note: Throttle must first be OFF before it can be activated.
¤ Install battery in fuselage
¤ Warn your assistant to
stay clear of the propeller
as you hand
over the plane and explain the following.
¤ You will pulse the throttle as your assistant walks 100 paces away.
You should hear the motor respond smoothly with each pulse.
¤ Keep your hands off the tail control stick. Your assistant will watch
and listen carefully for unexpected tail responses accompanied by
servo noises. There should be none.
If you become aware of others flying within 3 miles of your site, check
with them first before beginning the range test, otherwise, if they are
operating on the same crystal frequency, they may loose control and
crash as a result of this test or flying.
Removable Crystal
Note the Frequency
marked on the label.
If your plane does not range test correctly,
do not fly
.
Call Product Support at 1-602-759-9636 for directions
on how to proceed.
