3. Slide the battery into the plane and reattach the
battery cover.
4. Check the operation of the motor and rudder. If
either does not operate correctly, DO NOT FLY.
The Aero Scout should be flown only when the
wind speed is 5 mph or less. If the wind is calm or
very light, the Aero Scout will be docile and easy to
control. Also, find an area clear of trees, power lines
and other structures. A flying field for R/C planes is
best. Don’t fly around groups of people, especially
children or within 6-miles of existing R/C flying fields.
1. Find an open area free of buildings, trees, power
lines and people.
2. For your first few flights, fly only when the wind is
calm. After you are comfortable with the airplane,
you can fly in winds that are no more than 5 miles
per hour. If flown in stronger winds, the plane may
be blown downwind and not have enough power to
get back.
3. Make sure the battery pack is fully charged and
that the transmitter has fresh “AA” batteries installed.
4. If others are flying in the same area, make sure that
they are not using the same frequency as your radio
system. The frequency sticker is located on the bottom
of your transmitter. This is the frequency you are using.
If someone is on the same frequency, DO NOT switch
on your transmitter until they are done flying.
1. Perform a range check on your radio system
before each flight. Switch on the transmitter and
then connect the battery inside the plane. Have a
helper hold the airplane. Caution: Keep your hands
behind the propeller. The motor on the Aero Scout
does NOT require arming for operation. As soon as
the battery is connected, depressing the throttle
control will activate the motor. With the transmitter
antenna collapsed, walk 100 feet away from the
airplane, holding the transmitter with the antenna
pointing up. Move the control stick, checking that
the control surface responds. Press the throttle
trigger to check the motor. If you still have control of
the airplane, it is safe to extend the transmitter
antenna and fly the airplane. If you do not have
control of the plane, make sure the batteries in the
transmitter are fresh and the battery in the plane is
charged. Also, make sure the wire antenna is
extending out the back of the airplane.
FLYING THE AERO SCOUT
PREPARE FOR TAKEOFF
CHOOSE A GOOD FLYING SITE
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