FLIGHT PREPARATION CONTINUED
DRIVING YOUR STORM LAUNCHER
TM
1.
The elevator on the back of the Storm Launcher
TM
must be centered
or trimmed. The trim control for the elevator is on the left-hand side of
the right controller stick. Move the trimmer up and down to adjust the
elevator DOWN and UP respectively.
NOTE:
With the propeller guards
installed, the elevator should be trimmed so the position or angle of the
elevator is flat and inline with the center body of the Storm Launcher
TM
.
With the propeller guards removed, the elevator should be trimmed
with an angle that is slightly up as compared to the center body of the
Storm Launcher
TM
.
2.
The motors may need to be trimmed for straight-ahead operation. The
trim control for steering is below the right controller stick. Place the
Storm Launcher
TM
with a charged battery in it on a smooth surface
(concrete driveway or sidewalk recommended). Turn the Storm
Launcher
TM
“ON”. Advance the throttle lever slowly until the Storm
Launcher
TM
begins to move. Notice if the Storm Launcher
TM
is moving
to either the right, left or straight. If the Storm Launcher
TM
seems to
consistently turn right, move the trim control to the left until the Storm
Launcher
TM
is moving straight. If the Storm Launcher
TM
seems to be
consistently turning left, then move the trim control until the Storm
Launcher
TM
is moving straight.
3.
You may need to trim the Storm Launcher
TM
while in-flight for optimal
performance. If you notice that your Storm Launcher always wants to
climb with the elevator control stick centered, or that it is consistently
flying in a “Nose-up” attitude, then move the elevator trim controller “UP”.
This decreases the angle of the elevator and neutralizes the climbing or
nose-up flight tendencies. Likewise, if you notice that your Storm
Launcher
TM
dives or continuously descends with the elevator control stick
centered, move the elevator trim controller “DOWN”. This increases
the angle of the elevator and neutralizes the diving or descending flight
tendencies.
TAKING OFF
In an open field, off of water or off a paved surface, slowly advance the throttle control
to full power. Steer the Storm Launcher
TM
, keeping it straight and into the wind, using
the right controller stick. When the Storm Launcher
TM
has built-up speed, gently pull back
on the right controller stick. Your Storm Launcher
TM
will rise off the ground and fly while
continuing to accelerate. You may need to reduce the throttle lever to keep the Storm
Launcher
TM
at a comfortable speed. Always use gentle stick movements, especially the
up/down controls. Never give the Storm Launcher
TM
full up commands when its airspeed
is too low (like during take-off) as it will likely stall and fall to the ground. Smooth and
small inputs are best!
NOTE:
Taking off from long grass may not be possible. You may
need to give Storm Launcher
TM
a small push to get it going on grass. Never fly over
water you cannot retrieve Storm Launcher
TM
from should it crash land. Never swim out
to retrieve Storm Launcher
TM
without parental supervision.
Your Storm Launcher
TM
is capable of operating on the ground,
like a car or on water like a boat! Both terrains require the
same control inputs.
1.
To go straight-ahead, gently advance the left controller stick
(THROTTLE) until the Storm Launcher
TM
is moving at a
comfortable speed.
2.
Steer the Storm Launcher
TM
by moving the right controller
stick (DIRECTIONAL) right or left. Do not move the right
controller stick fore or aft if you wish to operate on the
ground.
NOTE:
On the ground, you will find the best control is in the
Expert Mode setting.
NOTE:
Flying your Storm Launcher
TM
is very much like flying a
hobby grade R/C airplane. The controls are proportional, meaning
if you move the control sticks a little or a lot – the Storm
Launcher
TM
will react a little or a lot! It does take some practice
and patience to learn to proficiently fly your Storm Launcher
TM
.
WARNING:
If you fly Storm Launcher
TM
in Expert Mode, a
mistake can result in a crash. Turning the steering control to the
far left, in Novice Mode will result in a wide turn, in Expert
Mode, the same control input will result in a downward spiral.
To make the learning process easier, Air Hogs
®
has
incorporated a Skill Setting switch. When you first unpack your
Storm Launcher
TM
, the skill setting switch is factory set to the
gentler Novice Flying Mode. When in Novice Mode, the green
LED next to the switch will illuminate. When in Expert Mode, the
red LED will illuminate. You will immediately notice the more
immediate and crisp flight characteristics or Feel of the Expert
Mode, so please be careful with the stick inputs until you feel
completely proficient and comfortable with the Storm
Launcher
TM
in this setting.
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WARNING: STORM LAUNCHER
TM
IS EQUIPPED
WITH VERY POWERFUL MOTORS. ALWAYS
STAY CLEAR OF THE SPINNING PROPELLERS.
