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Make certain that you do not fly near trees, buildings, or other areas
that can restrict your view or interfere with your flying.
Step 7
Range Test
You will need two people to perform the range test: one to hold the
plane and the other to give transmitter input.
Warning:
The person holding the plane should hold it in a way
so that the propeller does not come in contact with any part of
their clothing or body.
. One person holds the transmitter, while the other person walks
50–00 paces away with the airplane.
2. Be sure the throttle is in the “Off” position.
3. Turn the transmitter on.
4. Plug the airplane battery into the fuselage.
5. As soon as the throttle slider is advanced, the propeller should
spin quickly.
6. As the first person moves the transmitter controls at the same
time, the other person watches to be sure the airplane’s motor
and tail controls operate smoothly.
Step 8
Seek Assistance from an Experienced Radio Control Pilot
VERY IMPORTANT
The 3-channel control system is designed for the experienced radio
control pilot and is not intended for the first-time flier. It is best
to have HobbyZone
®
Zone 2 experience. First-time pilots of the
ParkZone Micro Citabria should seek the assistance of an experienced
RC flier until the additional third channel, pitch control, has been com-
petently mastered. Crash damage is not covered under the warranty.
Step 9
Hand Launching the Micro Citabria
. Make certain that the aircraft battery is fully charged.
2. Turn on the transmitter.
3. Plug in the aircraft battery
4. Test the motor and surface controls.
5. While holding the transmitter in one hand, push the throttle stick
to full throttle (up) with thumb.
6. Launch using light force. Keep the wings level. Do not throw it up
or down. Point it level (parallel) with the ground when releasing.
Step 10
Runway Takeoff
. Prior to attempting a runway takeoff, you should have had
several successful flights of hand launching the Micro Citabria.
2. Make certain the aircraft battery is fully charged.
3. Turn on transmitter.
4. Plug in aircraft battery.
5. Stand behind the Micro Citabria. Make certain you are on a
smooth surface such as concrete or wood.
6. Apply full throttle and adjust the left or right stick so that you
keep your Micro Citabria on its intended path.
7. If the battery is fully charged, you should be able to lift off
the ground in a few feet. As you notice the back of the plane
beginning to lift a bit off the ground, apply some “up” elevator
by pulling back on the right stick. Do not give too much “up”
elevator, or you can cause the airplane to enter into a stall.
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