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The flying field you choose should be a large, open field with grass. There should not be any vehicles, buildings, power
lines, trees, large rocks - or anything else for your Extra 300 RTF to crash into. Until you are proficient with the Extra 300 RTF,
we don't recommend taking off or landing from hard surfaces like asphalt or concrete.
Step 1: Choosing Your Flying Field
SECTION 6: GETTING READY TO FLY
Step 2: Choosing a Day to Fly
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Until you are comfortable flying your Extra 300 RTF, we suggest flying when there's little to no wind. Do not fly in more
than a 5 m.p.h. wind. To check if there is too much wind to fly your Extra 300 RTF, do the following:
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Tie the red flag to the end of the transmitter's antenna.
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Hold the transmitter so the antenna is pointing straight up. If the flag hangs down, go ahead and fly. If the flag hangs
at a 45º angle or more, don't fly. Wait for a calmer day.
Step 3: Range Testing the Radio System
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Turn on the transmitter.
Plug in and install the flight battery. Do not press the motor safety arming switch yet.
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Set the Extra 300 RTF on the ground and extend the transmitter's antenna completely. Move the two control sticks
back and forth to check the controls.
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Walk approximately 150ft. from the Extra 300 RTF and move the control sticks back and forth. Check to make sure
that the Extra 300 RTF's controls are moving smoothly at this distance. You may need a friend to help you with this step.
IMPORTANT
If the Extra 300 RTF does not range check, don't fly! Please refer to the troubleshooting guide on
page # 15.
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SECTION 7: FLIGHT TIPS AND WARNINGS
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Check before every flight to ensure that the batteries in the transmitter are working properly. When the green LED goes
out it's time to change the batteries.
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Before recharging the flight battery, let the motor run until the flight battery is completely drained. This will ensure you
don't overcharge the battery.
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Do not begin to charge the flight battery if it is hot. Wait for the battery to cool before recharging it.
