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If the controls respond erratically or if anything else seems wrong, make certain
all the servo wires are securely connected to the receiver and that the transmitter
and receiver batteries are fully charged. If you cannot finda mechanical problem
with the model , it is slightly possible that there is radio interference somew-
here in the area. One option would be to try another range check at an alternate
flying site.
After the range check, fully extend the antenna.
Monitor and limit your flight time using a timer such as the one on your wrist watch.
When the batteries are getting low you will usually notice a performance drop
before the ESC cuts off motor power, so when you notice the plane flying slower
you should land. Often (but not always!), power can be briefly restored after the
motor cuts off by holding the throttle stick all the way down for a few seconds.
To avoid an unexpected dead-stick landing on your first flight set your timer to a co-
nservative 4 minutes.When the alarm sounds you should land your model.
When you learn how much flight time you are getting you can adjust your timer
accordingly. Always be conservative so the motor won’t quit unexpectedly
and you will have enough battery to land under power.
Take Off
Until you have become comfortable with flying your plane, do not
fly if the wind speed is greater than 10 mph [ 16 kilometers /hr].
Don’ t forget to fully extend the transmitter antenna.
One final check before takeoff :
always double - check the flight control
response to your inputs from the transmitter before every flight.
Be certain the ailerons , elevator and rudder respond
correctly
and
that none
of the
controls have
inadvertently
become reversed.
