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Flying Tips and Repairs
Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a flying location.
Range Check your Radio System
Before you fly, range check the radio system. Refer to your specific transmitter
instruction manual for range test information.
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 may see oscillation (the aircraft rocks back and forth on
one axis due to overcontrol). If oscillation occurs, refer to the Troubleshooting
Guide for more information.
Takeoff
Place the aircraft facing into the wind. Set your transmitter in low rate and
use your flaps switch to drop the flaps to takeoff or “half position”. Gradually
increase the throttle to ¾ and steer with the rudder.
Flaps make takeoffs
shorter
. As the plane reaches flying speed, pull back gently on the elevator.
When airborne, climb to a comfortable altitude and then flip your flaps switch
to level the flaps.
Flying
For your first flights with the recommended battery pack (SPMX22003S30), set
your transmitter timer or a stopwatch to 5 minutes. After five minutes, land the
aircraft. Adjust your timer for longer or shorter flights once you have flown the
model. If at any time the motor power reduces, land the aircraft immediately to
recharge the flight battery. See the Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) section for more
details on maximizing battery health and run time.
Landing
Land the aircraft into the wind. Use a small amount of throttle for the entire
descent. Lower the throttle to ¼ and flip your flaps switch to deploy the flaps
to the landing or “full down position”.
Flaps will make the landing approach
steeper and slower, and allow for a smoother landing.
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.
If landing on grass, it is best to hold full up elevator after touchdown and when
taxiing to prevent the nose from digging in.
Once on the ground, avoid sharp turns until the plane has slowed enough to
prevent scraping the wingtips.
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 aircraft in direct sunlight
or in a hot, enclosed area such as a car. Doing so can damage the aircraft.
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)
When a Li-Po battery is discharged below 3V per cell, it will not hold a charge.
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 reduces, 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 EPO 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.
WARNING:
Always
decrease throttle
at propeller strike.
PNP Receiver Selection and Installation
The Spektrum AR631 receiver is recommended for ths airplane. If you choose
to install another receiver, ensure that it is at least a 6-channel full range
(sport) receiver. Refer to your receiver manual for correct installation and
operation instructions.
Installation
(AR631 shown)
1. Remove the canopy from the fuselage.
2. Mount the receiver parallel to the length of the fuselage as shown. Use
double-sided servo tape.
3. Attach the appropriate control surfaces to the their respective ports on the
receiver using the chart in the illustration.
CAUTION:
Incorrect installation of the receiver could cause a crash.
AR631 Port Assignments
BND/PRG = BIND
1 = Throttle
2 = Aileron
3 = Elevator
4 = Rudder
5 = Lights
6 = Flaps
