The Sky Zap 2 should be flown only when the wind
speed is 5 mph or less.
If the wind is calm or very light,
the Sky Zap 2 will be docile and easy to control,
especially for beginners. 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 down
wind and not have enough power to get back to you.
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 channel radio system you
are. The front of your transmitter has a tag with a
number on it (i.e. 27.195 MHz). This is the channel
frequency you are using. If someone is on the same
frequency,
DO NOT
switch on your transmitter until
they are finished flying.
5. Range check your radio before each flight. Switch on
the transmitter and then switch on the airplane. Have a
helper hold the airplane. With the antenna collapsed,
walk 50 feet away from the airplane. Move both control
sticks, checking that the motors run and turn off
following the control stick movement. If you still have
control over the airplane, it is safe to extend the 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 plane.
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1.
Caution:
Always launch the airplane away from
people and obstacles. It is important to adjust or "trim"
your airplane before each flight. Select an open area to
test your plane.
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2. With the motor off, grasp the airplane fuselage and
gently toss the airplane into the wind. It should glide
straight ahead and settle gently to the ground. See the
diagram below. If your plane dives (A) or stalls (B) follow
the steps included below until you have a correct path (C).
A = Dive.
B = Stall and crash.
C = Correct flight path.
Note: If your airplane flies flat and level the first time,
DO NOT make any further adjustments!
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3. If your airplane does not glide on path (C), using a
hobby knife, carefully cut along the sides of the elevator.
Repeat step 2 until proper flight is achieved.
If you have an airplane that follows either path (A) or
(B), cut the sides of BOTH elevator tabs as shown in the
photo above.
ELEVATOR TRIMMING
PREPARE FOR TAKEOFF
CHOOSE A GOOD FLYING SITE
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