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OPERATION CHECK
1. Install eight AA batteries in the transmitter,
referring to the radio system’s instruction manual.
2. Review the illustration to become familiar with
your airborne radio components. Following are
description of these components:
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ESC: This device controls power to the motor
unit. It will cut-off power to motor when voltage
starts to drop.
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Receiver: Receives the radio commands from
the transmitter and sends them to the servos
which converts the command to motion which, in
turn, moves the rudder or elevator.
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NiMH Battery: Rechargeable battery pack that
provides power to the motor unit and the radio
system.
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Motor Unit: Contains a DC electric motor, a
gear drive, and a propeller that provides the
thrust for the airplane.
3. Turn the transmitter on and then the receiver and
refer to illustrations
( Always turn transmitter on first then the receiver
and turn receiver off first then the transmitter )
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Move the stick right and make sure rudder
moves to the right.
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Move the stick left and make sure rudder
moves left.
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Move the stick upward and make sure the
elevator moves down.
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Move the stick downward and make sure the
elevator moves up.
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Also check for the proper amount of throw and
make sure the rudder and elevator are in neutral
when the stick and the trim levers are in the
center.
4. Hang on the airplane and throttle up the stick.
The motor unit should come on. Make sure the
propeller is trying to pull the airplane forward.
Throttle down or turn off the switch to stop the
motor.
You are now ready to go flying!
0N
OFF
ELEVATOR SERVO
RUDDER SERVO
BATTERY
RECEIVER
MOTOR UNIT
SWITCH
Rx
Motor
ACE
ESC-10
Batt
Sw
Operation Check
