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E-flite Mini ShowTime ARF Assembly Manual
Preflight
Check Your Radio
Before going to the field, be sure that your batteries are fully
charged per the instructions included with your radio. Charge
both the transmitter and receiver pack for your airplane. Use
the recommended charger supplied with your particular radio
system, following the instructions provided with the radio. In
most cases, the radio should be charged the night before going
out flying.
Before each flying session, be sure to range check your radio.
See your radio manual for the recommended range and
instructions for your radio system. Each radio manufacturer
specifies different procedures for their radio systems. Next, start
the motor. With the model securely anchored, check the range
again. The range test should not be significantly affected. If it is,
don’t attempt to fly! Have your radio equipment checked out by
the manufacturer.
Note
: Keep loose items that can get entangled in
the propeller away from the prop. These include
loose clothing, or other objects such as pencils and
screwdrivers. Especially keep your hands away from the
propeller.
Double-check that all controls (aileron, elevator, rudder and
throttle) move in the correct direction.
Check the radio installation and make sure all the control
surfaces are moving correctly (i.e. the correct direction and with
the recommended throws). Test run the motor and make sure
it transitions smoothly from off to full throttle and back. Also
ensure the engine is installed according to the manufacturer’s
instructions, and it will operate consistently.
Check all the control horns, servo horns, and clevises to make
sure they are secure and in good condition. Replace any items
that would be considered questionable. Failure of any of these
components in flight would mean the loss of your aircraft.
Flying Your Mini ShowTime
Flying the Mini ShowTime is about as fun as it can get at the
park. A very light wing loading and extreme control throws
make for some exciting 3D flying. Verify that your CG is at the
correct location as per the manual and that you have your rates
set up to your liking. Verify all control throws are in the correct
direction and the motor spins in the correct direction as well.
Point the model into the wind and add some throttle trim until
the motor begins to turn. This will be your flight idle. Now,
apply power slowly. You will find the model will become
airborne very quickly and at a low speed. This model excels
at flying slow and easy as well as fast and extreme. Trim the
model for level flight at half throttle. Only use full throttle for
maneuvering. It is not recommended to fly this model fast or
at full throttle in level flight. Doing this can result in the flight
controls fluttering and a potential catastrophic failure of the
airframe.
You will find you can adjust the CG to your liking by moving
the battery pack fore or aft indide the fuselage. Also keep the
battery on the fuselage mounted high (at least at wing centerline
or above) to help in hovering maneuvers and harriers.
To land the Mini ShowTime just reduce the throttle to idle and
feed in up elevator until the model settles into a slightly nose
high attitude. Gently fly the model down to the landing spot with
a final flair at touchdown. You will find the model will have a
very short roll out. We hope you enjoy the Mini ShowTime as
much as we do.
Happy landings.
