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Skysprite instruction manual
Test operation
Trim Skysprite
You must trim Skysprite before you attempt powered flights.
Trimming is the process of adjusting Skysprite’s trim tabs for
stable flight. During trimming, the Airplane Battery must be in-
stalled (it’s weight affects Skysprite’s balance), but it will not be
used to power the airplane (this initial trimming involves gliding
Skysprite). With the Transmitter off...
1. Gently toss Skysprite into the wind, with the wings level, aim-
ing for a point about 15 to 20 feet in front of you. Watch how
it glides.
Good: straight glide
Bad: stall
Bad: dive
2. Trim Skysprite according to how it glides:
If Skysprite dives into the ground, gently bend the elevator
trim tabs up about 1/32" (about the thickness of a credit
card).
If Skysprite swoops up and stalls, gently bend the elevator
trim tabs down about 1/32" (about the thickness of a credit
card).
If Skysprite turns to the left, gently bend the rudder trim tab
to the right about 1/32" (about the thickness of a credit
card).
If Skysprite turns to the right, gently bend the rudder trim
tab to the left about 1/32" (about the thickness of a credit
card).
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 (bending the trim tabs a little farther) un-
til Skysprite glides in a straight line without diving into the
ground or swooping into a stall.
Skysprite is now ready to fly!
Note:
If you will not be flying the airplane in the next few
minutes, remove and disconnect the Airplane Battery. If
you leave the Airplane Battery connected, it will eventu-
ally discharge.
1. Hold Skysprite firmly in one hand and the Transmitter in the
other hand.
2. Turn on the Transmitter and extend the antenna.
3. Squeeze the Motor Trigger with your index finger.
Skysprite’s propeller should turn at high speed. Release the
Motor Trigger.
4. Move the Direction Switch in both directions. Skysprite’s
Tail Fan (at the rear of the fuselage) should turn at high speed.
5. Turn off the Transmitter and collapse the antenna.
On/Off Switch
Direction Switch
Motor Trigger