Flex innovations FeatherLite RV-8 70cc FLS, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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RV-8 70cc FLS Instructions
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RANGE TESTING
Carefully follow the binding and range testing instructions included with your radio equipment. If
there are any issues passing the test range, please consult your transmitter and receiver manuals or
contact your transmitter and receiver manufacturer to determine the appropriate solution before
attempting to fly.
BEFORE FIRST FLIGHT
Before going to the field for your first flight, please go over the finished, fully assembled model at
home. The key to a successful first flight is preparation and ensuring that your plane is airworthy.
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1. For optimal performance of your model, balance your propeller and spinner. Most
propellers are balanced fairly-well out of the package, however, some fine-tuning can
make a mediocre propeller perform great. An out-of-balance propeller or spinner can
wreak havoc on the electronic components in the airplane, as well as prematurely
shorten the life span of the engine, servos or even the model itself. A balanced propeller
will be quieter, generate more thrust, produce less vibration, and operate more efficiently
than one that is not balanced.
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2. Re-check all linkages and connections, including those that may have been assembled by
the factory. Ensure pushrods are sufficiently threaded into ball links, ensure that all metal-
to-metal connections have thread lock applied and ensure that all controls move freely
and in their proper direction.
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3. Verify proper functioning, break-in, and operation of your engine choice. Ensure that the
fuel-air mixture is correct, and that the engine is producing full power. If you are not
familiar with gas engines, ask for the assistance of a more experienced pilot in your area
or speak with your engine manufacturer.
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4. Secure any loose wiring inside the fuselage or wings and be sure that they are secured in
a way that they do not rub or chafe.
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5. Ensure that all batteries (transmitter, receiver, ignition or flight packs) are fully charged
prior to leaving for the flying field.
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6. Take a few moments to assemble the airplane away from commotion, talkative
onlookers, or any other distractions. Ensure that all connections are properly made and
secured, the wing bolts are tight and take a few minutes to plan out your first flight.
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7. If your engine is new, avoid prolonged full throttle runs and vertical climbs. Limit the first
few flights to a short flight time. Start off short, gradually lengthening the flight times as
you become comfortable with the performance of your engine. Six minutes is a good
time to limit your first flights to. As you become more familiar with the airplane and begin
to fly it in a more aggressive manner, monitor the temperature of the engine and adjust
the fuel-air mixture according to your engine manufacturer’s recommendations.