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Step 11

Flying

1.  After launching, your Vapor will climb at 3/4 to full throttle. 

Keep the throttle at 3/4 to full on until you have reached a safe 

altitude. At this same time, make sure that you are continuing to 

keep the airplane directed on its intended path.  

 

Note: When flying your Vapor you will find it takes a low throttle 

setting (approximately 1/2 throttle) to maintain level flight.

2.  Make right and left adjustments as necessary to keep the plane 

headed on its intended path. After you have reached 4–6 feet  

of altitude, you can begin to make directional changes  

that you desire.

3.  Avoid holding the stick full right or left for more than two 

seconds, as this will cause the plane to enter a spiral and could 

cause your Vapor to crash.

4.  Do not try to climb too fast by pulling all the way back on the 

elevator, or your plane may enter into a stall. Instead, climb by 

giving small amounts of elevator.

5. Damage/bends to the wings or tail can greatly affect flight 

control. Repair or replace the damaged parts immediately. Small 

holes or other damage to the covering can be repaired with a 

small amount of clear packing tape.

6. The Vapor is designed for a slow and relaxing flight experience. 

Flying too fast and descending too quickly will put a lot of stress 

on the airframe and servos, and is not recommended.

Sharp Turns

In order to make a sharper turn, move the stick in the desired  

direction and add some up elevator (pull back on stick). The plane  

will make a sharper banking turn.

Note: With the throttle set at low or off (gliding), the plane will not 

turn as fast as when you are flying at or near full throttle.

Rudder Trim

If the model wants to constantly turn in one direction, use the digital 

trim buttons to correct. Your Vapor should fly straight with the control 

stick at neutral. Always make trim changes in one-click intervals.

Elevator Trim

If your Vapor wants to go up or down, use the digital trim buttons 

located to the left of the control stick to correct. The model should 

fly straight with the control stick at neutral and should have a steady, 

shallow climb at full throttle.

Step 12

Throttle Adjustment

1. Climb to an altitude of 4–6 feet (1.2–2 meters) with full throttle.  

2.  To achieve and maintain a level “cruising” altitude, reduce the 

power by moving the throttle stick down to approximately 50% 

of full-throttle. The throttle stick is proportional, so you can add 

or reduce throttle in small increments as needed to maintain the 

altitude that you desire.

3. To reduce altitude, reduce throttle.

4. To increase altitude, increase throttle.

Summary of Contents for Vapor RTF

Page 1: ...xclusively by Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign IL 61822 2008 Horizon Hobby Inc Horizon Hobby UK Units 1 4 Ployters Road Staple Tye Southern Way Harlow Essex CM187NS United Kingdom Horizon Hobby Deutschland GmbH Otto Hahn Str 9a 25337 Elmshorn Germany Multiple patents pending DSM and DSM2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby Inc The Spektrum trademark is used wit...

Page 2: ... complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party respon sible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the ...

Page 3: ...ou encounter a problem simply unplug the flight battery turn off the transmitter and repeat the process If you still cannot complete the bind process call the Horizon Support Team at 877 504 0233 or find your local distributor at www horizonhobby com to contact for assistance Step 2 Charging the Aircraft Battery The included charger uses unique circuitry that ensures an accurate charge for the 3 7...

Page 4: ...e Adult Supervision Required Warning Keep everything clear of the propeller and hold the plane securely A moving propeller can cause severe injury Step 4 Flight Control Test Warning Keep everything clear of the propeller before starting the control test in the event that you accidentally turn on the motor 1 Be certain that the throttle stick is down in the Off position Aircraft supplied with a Mod...

Page 5: ...s until tones are heard confirming the selection 5 Connect the flight battery and complete the flight control test confirming that all surfaces are operating in the correct direction Step 6 Making Adjustments to the Control Surfaces 1 Any changes necessary to bring both the rudder and elevator to neutral zero degrees when the right transmitter stick is centered should be possible using the digital...

Page 6: ...istics of the aircraft You may also experiment and add a little up trim to the elevator which will bring the nose up slightly in flight This will provide the airplane with the ability to fly even slower Hand Launching the Vapor 1 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...

Page 7: ...xing flight experience Flying too fast and descending too quickly will put a lot of stress on the airframe and servos and is not recommended Sharp Turns In order to make a sharper turn move the stick in the desired direction and add some up elevator pull back on stick The plane will make a sharper banking turn Note With the throttle set at low or off gliding the plane will not turn as fast as when...

Page 8: ...rcraft toward the desired landing spot Gradually reduce throttle as well as giving a small amount of down elevator if you choose to reach an altitude of approximately 4 feet 1 2 meters At this point reduce even more throttle and your Vapor should glide in softly for a landing Note Your Vapor should be landed on a smooth surface such as concrete or wood so that the landing gear can work effectively...

Page 9: ... for a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton Please note that original boxes may be Warranty Period Exclusive Warranty Horizon Hobby Inc Horizon warranties that the Products purchased the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase by the Purchaser Limited Warranty a This warranty is limited to the original...

Page 10: ...ss and phone number where you can be reached during business days your RMA number a list of the included items method of payment for any non warranty expenses and a brief summary of the problem Your original sales receipt must also be included for warranty consideration Be sure your name address and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton Warranty Inspection and Repair...

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