Aeronavics BOT-Series, Build Manual

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Never fly in strong wind – the operational safe wind speed for these craft is about 10-15 KPH.
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In the event of a crash or a hard landing, always check the craft for damage before taking off again. In this instance, you must also
check that you do not have dirt or grit in the engines; this can cause an engine or engines to overheat and fail in flight resulting in an
out of control craft and serious damage or injury to the craft , other people and their property.
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Your launch field should preferably be open and flat with short grass. If it is necessary to take off in a field which only has long grass,
manually flatten a 1.5m diameter take off perimeter with your feet.
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Always have a flight plan – visualize your flight path and check again for obstacles.
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Never fly the craft out of direct line of sight and always keep your eyes on the craft whilst it is in the air.
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Never fly the craft above 400 feet in height (the length of a football field).
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Never fly near people – A 50m (150 ft) perimeter around and above people is a recommended minimum and operational law in
most countries.
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Always set your transmitter timer before each flight to about 80% of the known flight duration for the battery pack’s you have installed in the craft.
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Never turn your transmitter off in flight.
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First person view flights are against the law in some countries – check the relevant aviation safety authority in your country before flying FPV.
Always have a “spotter” with if you do fly FPV.
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Never let friends fly your craft unless they are well schooled in the discipline.
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Never fly under the influence of any substance or alcohol. Whilst there is a minimum blood alcohol level allowed for driving an
automobile in most countries, the law for pilots in command of flying craft around the globe is universal…there is a zero limit tolerance.
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Always turn your transmitter on before connecting the battery to the craft...and always disconnect the battery from the craft before
turning your transmitter off.