ADJUSTING THE CONTROL TRIMS
1. Before making your fi rst fl ight, use the trim buttons for the right
control stick to center the elevator and rudder. Adjust the trim as
necessary using the trim buttons until the elevator and rudder are
inline with the horizontal stabilizer and vertical fi n as shown.
2. If additional trim is required beyond what the trim buttons
are capable of (when the maximum trim has been reached, the
transmitter will make four quick beeps), the bends in the pushrods
can be adjusted to “mechanically” change the trim of the control
surfaces. When setting up the trims for the fi rst fl ight, be sure
that you will have trim movement available in both directions so
you can make fi ne adjustments during the fl ight. Do not make
your fi rst fl ight with any of the trim buttons set at their maximum
position. Mechanically trim the control surfaces as necessary if
this is the case.
CHOOSE A GOOD FLYING SITE
The Playmate should be fl own indoors, but can also be fl own
outside only when the wind speed is 5 mph [8km/h] or less.
If
the wind is calm or very light, the Playmate will be docile and easy
to control. Also, fi nd an area clear of trees, power lines and other
structures. A fl ying fi eld for R/C planes is best. Don’t fl y around
groups of people, especially children.
PREPARE FOR TAKEOFF
1. Find an open area free of buildings, trees, power lines and
people. If fl ying indoors, we recommend a minimum fl ying area
of 60' x 60' [18m x 18m] with a 12' [4m] ceiling. A single court
gymnasium would be a good choice.
2. For your fi rst few fl ights, fl y only when the wind is calm. After
you are comfortable with the airplane, you can fl y in winds that
are no more than 5 miles per hour [8km/h]. If fl own in stronger
winds, the plane will be very diffi cult to control or 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.
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