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Test Flights
Test Flights
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Trim rudder: Make sure that the
trim rudder is slightly to the right to
compensate for the yaw caused by
the motor torque. This position gives
the electric rudder its full range.
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Check the electric rudder’s
functionality: When you tilt the
smartphone to the right, the rudder
should turn to the right, and vice
versa.
Note: If the rudder moves in the wrong
direction, follow the instructions in
Appendix B: Smartphone App Settings.
Keep in mind:
• The field where you fly should be
at least 500 × 500 feet (150 ×150
meters) without obstacles like trees
and buildings - for example, a soccer
field or baseball field.
• The wind should be calm. Strong
wind can cause turbulence.
Testing the Airplane:
Motor Off
To make sure that your airplane flies
well, first test it without using the
motor.
1. Face the wind.
2. Without turning on the motor,
launch the airplane into the wind.
3. Observe the flight.
4. Identify the behavior of the airplane,
and adjust the control surfaces
accordingly (see the section
Observe, Identify, Adjust later in
this guide).
When the airplane glides steadily,
you are ready to fly with the motor
running. Do not perform any
maneuvers.
