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Flying Tips and Repairs
Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a fl ying location.
Flying Field
Always choose a wide-open space for fl ying your aircraft. It is recommended
that you fl y at a designated RC fl ying fi eld. Always avoid fl ying near houses,
trees, wires and buildings. Avoid fl ying in areas where there are many people,
such as parks, schoolyards, or soccer fi elds.
Range Check your Radio System
Before you fl y, range check the radio system. Refer to your specifi c transmitter
instruction manual for range test information.
Oscillation
Once the AS3X system is active (after advancing the throttle for the fi rst time),
you will normally see the control surfaces react to aircraft movement. In some
fl ight conditions you may see oscillation (the aircraft rocks back and forth on
one axis due to overcontrol). If oscillation occurs, decrease airspeed. If oscilla-
tion persists, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide for more information.
Takeoff
Place the aircraft in position for takeoff (facing into the wind). Select low rates
for fi rst takeoff and gradually increase the throttle to 3/4 to full and steer with
the rudder. Pull back gently on the elevator and climb to a comfortable altitude.
Flying
Fly the aircraft and trim it for level fl ight at 3/4 throttle. After landing, adjust the
linkages mechanically to account for trim changes and then reset the trims to
neutral. Ensure the aircraft will fl y straight and level with no trim or sub-trim.
Landing
For your fi rst fl ights with the recommended battery pack (EFLB44006S30), set
your transmitter timer or a stopwatch to 6 minutes. After six minutes, land the
aircraft. Adjust your timer for longer or shorter fi ghts once you have fl own the
model. If at any time the motor pulses, land the aircraft immediately to
recharge the fl ight battery. See the Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) section for more
details on maximizing battery health and run time.
To land the aircraft, fl y the aircraft down to the ground using 1/4 –1/3
throttle to allow for enough energy for a proper fl are. The aircraft is easiest to
land doing a wheel landing (two point), where the aircraft touches down on the
main landing gear fi rst while the tailwheel is still off the ground. The aircraft
can also be landed in a three-point attitude, where all three wheels touch
down at the same time. When the aircraft touches down, reduce back pressure
on the elevator stick to prevent the plane from becoming airborne again.
If landing on grass, it is best to hold full up elevator after touchdown and when
taxiing to prevent nosing over.
Once on the ground, avoid sharp turns until the plane has slowed enough to
prevent scraping the wingtips.
NOTICE:
If a crash is imminent, reduce the throttle and
trim fully. Failure to do so could result in extra damage
to the airframe, as well as damage to the ESC and
motor.
NOTICE:
After any impact, always ensure the receiver
is secure in the fuselage. If you replace the receiver,
install the new receiver in the same orientation as the
original receiver or damage may result.
NOTICE:
Crash damage is not covered under warranty.
NOTICE:
When you are fi nished fl ying, never leave the airplane in direct sun-
light or a hot, enclosed area such as a car. Doing so can damage the foam.
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)
When a Li-Po battery is discharged below 3V per cell, it will not hold a charge.
The ESC protects the fl ight battery from over-discharge using Low Voltage
Cutoff (LVC). Before the battery charge decreases too much, LVC removes
power supplied to the motor. Power to the motor pulses, showing that some
battery power is reserved for fl ight control and safe landing.
Disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the aircraft after use to prevent
trickle discharge. Charge your Li-Po battery to about half capacity before stor-
age. During storage, make sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V
per cell. LVC does not prevent the battery from over-discharge during storage.
NOTICE:
Repeated fl ying to LVC will damage the battery.
Tip
: Monitor your aircraft battery’s voltage before and after fl ying by using a
Li-Po Cell Voltage Checker (EFLA111, sold separately).
Repairs
Thanks to the Z-Foam
™
material in this aircraft, repairs to the foam can be
made using virtually any adhesive (hot glue, regular CA, epoxy, etc). When parts
are not repairable, see the Replacement Parts List for ordering by item number.
For a listing of all replacement and optional parts, refer to the list at the end of
this manual.
NOTICE:
Use of CA accelerant on your aircraft can damage paint. DO NOT
handle the aircraft until accelerant fully dries.
WARNING:
Always decrease
throttle at propeller
strike.
In Flight Trimming
During your fi rst fl ight, trim the aircraft for level fl ight at 3/4 throttle. Make
small trim adjustments with your transmitter’s trim switches to straighten the
aircraft’s fl ight path.
After adjusting trim
do not touch the control sticks for 3 seconds.
This al-
lows the receiver to learn the correct settings to optimize AS3X performance.
Failure to do so could affect fl ight performance.
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