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Flying
Always choose a wide-open space for flying your ParkZone Extra
300 BNF. It is ideal for you to fly at a sanctioned flying field. If
you are not flying at an approved site, always avoid flying near
houses, trees, wires and buildings. You should also be careful
to avoid flying in areas where there are many people, such as
busy parks, schoolyards, or soccer fields. Always follow local
ordinances. We recommend only flying your Extra 300 in light
winds.
Note: The Parkzone Extra 3oo is a high performance aircraft. Full
power should only be used for vertical climbs. Avoid high power
settings in dives or tight turns.
Takeoff
Choose a large open area with a smooth surface for takeoff.
Face the nose of the aircraft into the wind. Slowly apply ∏ - ≤
throttle and let the aircraft get up to flying speed while steering
with the rudder and tailwheel. Hold up the elevator at the
start of the takeoff roll to keep the tailwheel in contact with
the ground until enough airspeed has been reached that the
rudder becomes effective. The tailwheel will lift off the ground.
Move the elevator to neutral while speed increases to prevent
the aircraft from becoming airborne too quickly. Gently apply
a small amount of up elevator and let the aircraft climb to a
desired altitude.
Landing
Start the landing approach by reducing throttle to 1/4 or less to
slow the aircraft. Fly the aircraft down to about 1-2 feet above
the runway. Slowly reduce power until the throttle is in the off
position. Apply up elevator as the aircraft settles to the runway.
The Extra can do a main landing gear landing, or two-point
landing, where the aircraft touches down on the main wheels
first and the tailwheel is off the ground. The Extra 300 can also
land in three-point attitude when all three wheels touch the
runway at the same time.
Repairs
Thanks to the Extra 300’s Z-foam™ construction, 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.
Flying Tips and Repairs
Fly in this area
(upwind of pilot)
Stand here
600
feet (182.8
m)
Note: Due to the Z-foam™ construction of the Extra 300, the
wing can flex to absorb flight loads during hard positive
or negative G forces. This is more noticeable during hard
maneuvering, but is normal.
