Always turn your transmitter on first. Install a fully charged battery in the battery bay, then connect it to the ESC. In this
process, make sure that the throttle cut functionality is on, and that the throttle stick is secured in its lowest position- other-
wise, the propeller/fan will engage and possibly cause bodily harm.
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Flight tips
Monitor your flight time
Monitor and limit your flight time using a timer (such as a stopwatch or on the transmitter, if available). As modern Lithium
Polymer batteries are not designed to discharge completely, when the battery runs low, the ESC will lower then completely
cut the power to the motors to protect the battery.Often (but not always) power can be briefly restored after the motor cuts
off by holding the throttle stick all the way down for a few seconds.To avoid an unexpected dead-stick landing on your first
flight,set your timer to a conservative 4 minutes. When your alarm sounds you should land right away.
Note: Please refer to your transmitter manual that came with your radio control system to perform a ground
range check. If the controls are not working correctly or if anything seems wrong, do not fly the model until you
correct the problem. Make certain all the servo wires are securely connected to the receiver and the transmitter
batteries have a good connection.
Take off
Always choose a wide-open space for flying your plane. It is ideal for you to fly at a sanctioned flying field. If you are
not flying at an approved site always avoid flying near houses, trees, wires and buildings. You should also be careful to
avoid flying in areas where there are many people, such as busy parks, schoolyards, or soccer fields. Consult laws and
ordinances before choosing a location to fly your aircraft. After takeoff, gain some altitude. Climb to a safe height before
trying technical manoeuvres.
Flying
Landing
Maintenance
Repairs to the foam should be made with foam safe adhesives such as hot glue, foam safe CA, and 5min epoxy.
When parts are not repairable, see the spare parts list for ordering by item number.
Always check to make sure all screws on the aircraft are tightened. Pay special attention to make sure the spinner is
firmly in place before every flight.
Before flying the model
Point the aircraft into the wind while slowly applying power until the aircraft starts to track straight, use the rudder when
necessary. When the aircraft reaches takeoff speed, ease back on the elevator stick until the aircraft is climbing at a
constant rate without decelerating. Climbing at too steep of an angle at the relatively low speeds of a takeoff-climb may
result in an aerodynamic stall.
Land the aircraft when you start to feel sluggish motor response. If using a transmitter with a timer, set the timer so you
have enough flight time to make several landing approaches.The model’s three point landing gear allows the model to land
on hard surfaces. Align model directly into the wind and fly down to the ground. Fly the airplane down to the ground using
1/4-1/3 throttle to keep enough energy for proper flare. Before the model touches down, always fully decrease the throttle
to avoid damaging the propeller or other components. The key to a great landing is to manage the power and elevator all
the way to the ground and set down lightly on the main landing gear. With some practice, you will be able to set the aircraft
gently on its main gear and hold it that way until the speed reduces enough where the nose wheel (tricycle landing gear
aircraft) or tail wheel (tail draggers) settles onto the ground.
