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as the motor revving up! This is not a malfunction of the system, but a standard behaviour for all radio
controlled models.
Before turning on your transmitter, make sure no other people are flying other aircraft on the same frequency
you are using. This will cause interference and result in crashing the other pilot’s aircraft. The frequency of
your model may be determined by looking at the small orange label attached to the module in the back of the
transmitter. It will show a number, this the frequency of your radio in Mhz. make sure you do not operate the
model when another model of any type, or R/C car is on this frequency.
After switching on your transmitter and plane check the positions of the control surfaces on your plane.
Initially they all should be in a neutral position. Adjust to the correct position when needed by turning the
“kwick link” connectors attached to the push rods which operate the control surfaces.
Check if the controls are moving in the correct direction for the directions the sticks are moved. Do this for
ALL control surfaces! See transmitter setup below.
Avoid flying in bad weather conditions. Since you are flying a relatively light aircraft, it is not recommended to
fly in high winds as the plane can travel downwind very quickly and become very difficult to retrieve!
Always keep the aircraft within visual range. It is very important that you can see which direction the plane is
going. Also keep the plane away from people and objects.
If you notice that the plane is starting to loose power then it is suggested you land and recharge the LiPo
pack. If you continue flying and the power is suddenly lost, it will be hard to control and land the plane in a
controlled manner and could result in a crash and damage to the plane! The battery may also be damaged if
it is over discharged.
You can only become a good pilot if you realise that it is most important to operate your aircraft in a secure
and responsible manner. An out of control aircraft can cause damage to people and property!
LIMITATIONS OF FLYING AREA :
Only fly your plane in areas that are suitable or selected for remote controlled aircraft. You must realise that
certain public areas are not allowed to be used for flying remote controlled aircraft. Check with your local
Council for approval before flying on sports ovals or parkland!
Keep your plane away from high power/ high voltage cables as they can cause interference of the radio
control system. Interference can result in loosing control of your plane, ultimately leading to a crash.
Don’t fly over or towards spectators or their vehicles. Don’t fly over buildings or houses. Fly where there is
enough space to safely land anywhere in the surrounding area. Don’t fly where there are lots of trees in the
area. ( trees are magnets to model aeroplanes!)
Stay away from busy roads. Flying in these areas can distract drivers and lead to an accident.
Don’t fly within a 6 kilometre radius of any airport or where full sized aircraft are flying.
ASSEMBLING THE AIRCRAFT:
Before starting, cover your work top with something soft like a bath towel so that the fragile surface of the
model does not get damaged while you are working on it. Additionally, if you obtain a polystyrene box from
your greengrocer and cut a semi-circular hole in the opposite ends, it will make a useful stand on which to
securely rest the model.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage, do not connect the battery before you finish the assembly.
1. Take out the parts for the body and undercarriage from the box. Insert the main undercarriage into the slot in the front
section of the battery box in the underside of the fuselage. The battery box hatch clip also holds the undercarriage wire in
place. This makes it easy to remove for packing away or travelling in the car.
2. Unscrew the mounting self-tapping screw in the removable top section of the
fuselage. Remove the top section by flexing the nose downwards and sliding
the canopy section out from under the rear of the cowl.
3. Once the top section is removed, fit the wing in place and connect the
aileron lead into the second channel of the receiver. Use the supplied 4mm
nylon bolt to fix the wing in place, making sure the servo wires are lined up with
the cut out sections in the fuselage and also making sure they do no fowl the
aileron control linkages.