Freefly ALTA8, Flight Manual

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93 | AIRCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
To start the motors, hold full low throttle and full right yaw. Ensure that all the
motors are spinning. Keep the throttle in the lowest position and move the pitch,
roll, and yaw controls slightly. ALTA 8 should pitch, roll, and yaw as commanded due
to isolator cartridge flex. Ensure that the ALTA 8 behaves as expected. If it does not,
shut down ALTA 8 and ensure the propellers are installed in the correct orientation.
CAUTION
Do not make large yaw commands while on the
ground with the inverted landing gear installed.
Large yaw commands can cause instability.
After checking flight control directions, advance the throttle directly from idle to
hover throttle. Prior to takeoff, do not advance throttle stick above idle until prepared
for flight as this can spool up motors undesirably. While throttling up for takeoff,
do not loiter in ground effect. Once in flight, enter a stationary hover, and turn on
the Disarm Safety to prevent accidental motor stops while flying. If desired, use
the Mode Switch to select Height Mode or Position Mode only after first confirming
proper flight performance in Manual Mode.
CAUTION
Only take off in Manual Mode. Attempting to take off in
Height or Position Modes may cause ALTA 8 to tip over.
WARNING
Height Mode and Position Mode are assistive only and
are not a replacement for pilot skill and ability. Pilots
should be proficient in Manual Mode flight in order
to react to emergency situations as required.