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Carbon-Z Cessna 150T 2.1m
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Flying Tips and Repairs
Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a flying location.
Flying Field
Always choose a wide-open space for flying your aircraft. It is recommended that
you fly at a designated RC flying field. Always avoid flying near houses, trees, wires
and buildings. Avoid flying in areas where there are many people, such as parks,
schoolyards, or soccer fields.
Range Check your Radio System
Before you fly, range check the radio system. Refer to your specific transmitter
instruction manual for range test information.
Understanding Oscillation
Once the AS3X system is active (after advancing the throttle for the first time),
you will normally see the control surfaces react to aircraft movement. In some
flight conditions, you will see oscillation. If oscillation occurs, decrease airspeed. If
oscillation persists, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide for more information.
Takeoff
Place the aircraft in position for takeoff (facing into the wind). Set your
transmitter to low rate and gradually increase the throttle from 60% to full and
steer with the rudder. As the airplane gains speed, gently pull back on the elevator
and climb to a comfortable altitude. You may also set flaps to half travel for shorter
takeoffs.
Flying
Fly the airplane and trim it for level flight at ¾ throttle with flaps up. After adjusting
trim in flight do not touch the control sticks for 3 seconds. This allows the receiver
to learn the correct settings to optimize AS3X performance.
Landing
Make sure to land the aircraft into the wind. Start to slow the model down to an
approach speed and set the flaps to half travel. If landing in windy conditions, land
at half flap travel. If flying in light winds, set flaps to full for final approach.
With flaps, fly the aircraft to approximately 36 inches (90 cm) or less above the
runway, using a small amount of throttle for the entire descent. Keep the throttle on
until the aircraft is ready to flare. During flare, keep the wings level and the aircraft
pointed into the wind. Gently lower the throttle while pulling back on the elevator to
bring the aircraft down on its wheels.
Refer to the Dual Rates and expo chart for proper flap to elevator mix to help
reduce the pitching tendency from flaps.
WARNING:
Always decrease throttle at propeller strike.
NOTICE:
When using flaps with this airplane, down elevator to flap mixing is
required. Failure to do so may result in loss of control or a crash.
NOTICE:
If a crash is imminent, reduce the throttle and trim fully. Failure to do so
could result in extra damage to the airframe, as well as damage to the ESC and
motor.
NOTICE:
After any impact, always ensure the receiver
is secure in the fuselage. If you replace the receiver, install the new receiver in
the same orientation as the original receiver or damage may result.
NOTICE:
Crash damage is not covered under warranty.
NOTICE:
When you are finished flying, never leave the airplane in direct sunlight
or a hot, enclosed area such as a car. Doing so can damage the foam.
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)
The ESC protects the flight battery from over-discharge using Low Voltage Cutoff
(LVC). Before the battery charge decreases too much, LVC removes power supplied
to the motor. Power to the motor pulses, showing that some battery power is
reserved for flight control and safe landing. Disconnect and remove the Li-Po
battery from the aircraft after use to prevent trickle discharge. Charge your Li-Po
battery to about half capacity before storage. During storage, make sure the
battery charge does not fall below 3V per cell. LVC does not prevent the battery
from over-discharge during storage.
NOTICE:
Repeated flying to LVC will damage the battery.
Tip
: Monitor your aircraft battery’s voltage before and after flying by using a Li-Po
Cell Voltage Checker (SPMXBC100, sold separately).
Repairs
Thanks to the Z-Foam
™
material in this aircraft, repairs to the foam can be made
using virtually any adhesive (hot glue, regular CA, epoxy, etc). When parts are not
repairable, see the Replacement Parts List for ordering by item number. For a listing
of all replacement and optional parts, refer to the list at the end of this manual.
NOTICE:
Use of CA accelerant on your aircraft can damage paint. DO NOT handle
the aircraft until accelerant fully dries.
