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Flying Tips and Repairs
Post Flight Checklist
1
Disconnect the fl ight battery from the ESC.
2
Power OFF the transmitter.
3
Remove the fl ight battery from the aircraft.
4
Recharge the fl ight battery.
5
Repair or replace all damaged parts.
6
Store the fl ight battery apart from the aircraft
and monitor the battery charge.
7
Make note of the fl ight conditions and fl ight
plan results, planning for future fl ights.
Range Check your Radio System
After fi nal assembly, range check the radio system
with the aircraft. Refer to your specifi c transmitter
instruction manual for range test information.
Flying
We recommend fl ying your aircraft outside in no
greater than moderate winds. Always avoid fl ying
near houses, trees, wires and buildings. You should
also be careful to avoid fl ying in areas where there
are many people, such as busy parks, schoolyards
or soccer fi elds. Consult local laws and ordinances
before choosing a location to fl y your aircraft.
Hand Launching
To hand launch the aircraft, hold the fuselage behind
the wings. Advance to the throttle to 3/4 throttle
and give the aircraft a fi rm throw, slightly up (5–10
degrees above the horizon), and directly into the
wind. After the model gains altitude and speed,
decrease the throttle as you desire.
TIP:
The electric ducted fan (EDF) acts like a jet
aircraft, so control is generated by airspeed rather
than air from a propeller moving over the
control surfaces.
Takeoff
Taxi the aircraft in position for takeoff (facing into
the wind if fl ying outdoors). Gradually increase the
throttle to full power. Hold a small amount of up
elevator and steer with the rudder. When the aircraft
lifts off, climb gently and adjust the trim for level
fl ight. Do not trim the aircraft while SAFE Select
is active. Always trim the aircraft in AS3X mode.
Once the trim is adjusted, begin exploring the fl ight
envelope of the aircraft.
Landing
Always land into the wind. Fly the landing pattern with
a slightly nose high attitude. Use throttle management
to control the descent rate of the aircraft.
During fl are, keep the wings level and the aircraft
pointed into the wind. Slowly lower the throttle while
easing back on the elevator to bring the aircraft
gently down on the main wheels or to smoothly
belly land.
NOTICE:
Always fully lower the throttle at touch
down when landing the aircraft to prevent intake
of foreign objects, which can damage the ducted
fans and motors.
Failure to lower the throttle stick and trim to the
lowest possible positions during a crash could result
in damage to the ESC in the receiver unit.
Over-Current Protection (OCP)
The aircraft is equipped with over-current protection.
OCP protects the ESC from overheating and stops
the motor when the transmitter throttle is set too
high and the rotor cannot turn. OCP will only activate
when the throttle is positioned just above 1/2
throttle. After the ESC stops the motor, fully lower the
throttle to re-arm the ESC.
Repairs
Crash damage is not covered under warranty.
Repair this aircraft using foam-compatible CA glue
or clear tape. Only use foam-compatible CA glue
as other types of glue can damage the foam. When
parts are not repairable, see the Replacement Parts
List for ordering by item number.
NOTICE:
Use of foam-compatible CA accelerant
on your aircraft can damage paint. DO NOT
handle the aircraft until accelerant fully dries.
