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QUATTRO LITE MANUAL
11. GENERAL NOTES
12. DAILY FLIGHT CHECKS
Radio controlled models are a great source of
pleasure. Unfortunately, they can also pose a
potential hazard if not maintained and operated
properly. It is imperative that you install your radio
control system correctly. Additionally, your level of
piloting competency must be high enough to
ensure that you are able to control your aircraft
under all conditions. If you are a newcomer to radio
controlled flying, please seek help from an
experience pilot or your local hobby shop.
Safety Do’s and Don’ts
• Ensure that your batteries have been properly
charged prior to initial flight.
• Keep track of the time that the system is turned
on so that you will have an idea of how long you
can safely operate your system.
• Perform a ground range check prior to the initial
flight of the day. See the “Daily Flight Checks”
section for information on how to do so.
• Check all control surfaces prior to each takeoff.
• Use frequency flags.
• Do not fly your model near spectators, parking
areas, or at any other area that could result in
injury to people or damage of property.
• Do not fly during adverse weather conditions.
Poor visibility can cause disorientation and loss
of control of your aircraft. Strong winds can
cause similar problems.
• Do not fly unless your frequency is clear.
Warning:
Only one transmitter at a time can
operate on a given frequency. If you turn on your
transmitter while someone else is operating a
model on your frequency, both pilots will lose
control of their models. Only one person can
use a given frequency at a time. It does not
matter if it is AM, FM, or PCM — only one
frequency at a time.
• Do not point the transmitter antenna directly
toward the model. The radiation pattern from
the tip of the antenna is inherently low.
• Do not take chances. If at any time during flight
you observe any erratic or abnormal operation,
land immediately, and do not resume flight
until the cause of the problem has been
ascertained and corrected.
1. Check the battery voltage on both the
transmitter and the receiver battery packs. Don’t
fly the solid orange LED on the transmitter or
below 4.7 volts on the receiver (If a separate
receiver pack is used). To do so can
cause a crash of your aircraft.
NOTE:
When you check the receiver battery, be
sure that you have polarities correct on your
expanded scale voltmeter (optional).
2. Check all hardware (linkages, screws, nuts,
bolts) prior to each day’s flight. Be sure that
binding does not occur and that everything is
properly secured.
3. Ensure that all surfaces are moving in the
proper manner.
4. Perform the following ground range check
before each day’s flying session:
• Do not extend the transmitter antenna at this
time. Turn the transmitter ON.
• Turn the model ON.
• Slowly walk away from the model while moving
the control surfaces. The aircraft should
function properly at a distance of 60-75 feet.
5.
Electric Users:
Due to the variation in RF
interference levels in electric applications,
it is highly recommended that an engine on
range test be performed prior to the first flight
of the model.
6. Ensure that all trim levers are in the proper
location.
7. Check to be sure that all servo pigtails and
switch harness plugs are secure in the receiver.
Also, make sure that the switch harness moves
completely in both directions.
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