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Step 8 – Flying
Step 9 – Choose a Calm Day
Step 10 – Range Test
Step 11 – Seek Assistance from an Experienced Radio Control Pilot
Choose a Large, Open Fying Site
• A large, open grassy field is recommended to fly
your Super Decathlon BL. The Super Decathlon
BL covers ground quickly. The larger the field, the
better.
• It is essential to have a minimum of 300 feet of clear
space in all directions from the pilot. Ignoring this
direction could result in a flyaway airplane.
• Make certain that you do not fly near trees,
buildings or other areas that can restrict your view
or interfere with your flying.
• Always keep the plane upwind from you to avoid
flyaways. This is essential.
You want to fly. However, you need to make sure that you
fly in the conditions that will allow you to have the best
success. This is when there is little to no wind (less than
7 mph).
To check wind conditions:
1. Tie the included red ribbon to the transmitter
antenna.
2. Hold the transmitter antenna so that it is parallel to
the ground and note how much the ribbon moves
in the wind. If the ribbon hangs down, conditions
are right to fly. However, if the angle between the
antenna and the ribbon is less than 20 degrees, it
is too windy to fly.
You will need two people to perform the range test: one
to hold the plane and the other to give the transmitter
input.
Warning:
The person holding the plane should hold
it in a way so the propeller does not come into
contact with anything loose on his/her clothing
or body.
1. One person holds the transmitter, while the other
person walks 100 paces away with the airplane.
2. Be sure the throttle slider is in the OFF position.
3. Extend the transmitter antenna completely and
turn the transmitter on.
4. Plug the airplane battery into the fuselage and
replace the battery door.
5. As soon as the throttle slider is advanced, the
propeller should spin quickly.
VERY IMPORTANT:
The 3-channel control system is
designed for the experienced radio control pilot and is
not intended for the first-time flier. It is best to have
HobbyZone Zone 2 experience. First-time pilots of the
ParkZone Super Decathlon BL should seek the
assistance of an experienced RC flier until the additional
third channel, pitch control, has been competently
mastered.
Crash damage is not covered under
the warranty.
Important:
Initial flights should always be done with
the airplane in low rate mode.
6. As the first person moves the transmitter controls
at the same time, the other person watches to be
sure the airplane’s motor and tail controls operate
smoothly.
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