SECTION 6: FLIGHT TIPS AND SAFETY
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Do not fly your Micro Flyer if another Micro Flyer or other R/C airplane is on the same radio frequency as you. Your Micro Flyer transmits
its signal on either the 27Mhz frequency band or the 49Mhz frequency band, as indicated by the sticker on the transmitter. Before flying,
double-check that nobody else is flying on the same frequency number that your Micro Flyer is using.
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For the best flight environment, we suggest flying in a large indoor area, such as a gymnasium.
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If you will be flying outdoors, do not fly in winds stronger than 3 miles per hour. The Micro Flyer is very small and extremely light, so winds
higher than 3 miles per hour will make it very difficult to fly the Micro Flyer.
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If you will be flying outdoors, the flying field you choose should be a large, open field with grass. There should not be any vehicles,
buildings, power lines, trees, large rocks or anything else that your Micro Flyer can crash into. We suggest a field that is at minimum 300ft x 300ft.
SECTION 7: FLYING YOUR MICRO FLYER
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Turn on the transmitter by moving the On/Off switch into the "ON" position.
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Carefully install a fully-charged flight battery into the Micro Flyer by snapping it into the molded slot in the side of the Micro Flyer. Make sure
that the flight battery is firmly seated in the slot.
IMPORTANT
Always turn on the transmitter before installing the flight battery into the Micro Flyer. When you're done flying, always remove the
flight battery from the Micro Flyer, then turn off the transmitter. This will prevent unwanted radio signals from interfering with your Micro Flyer.
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Hold the Micro Flyer in your throwing hand and the transmitter in your other hand. With the Micro Flyer
held at shoulder level, press and hold the Motor ON Button with your thumb to turn on the motor. With
the motor running, gently toss the Micro Flyer into the wind, straight ahead and level.
IMPORTANT
Do not toss the Micro Flyer up or down and don't throw it hard. Toss the Micro Flyer gently
straight ahead and level. For launch performance, always toss the Micro Flyer directly into the wind.
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After tossing the Micro Flyer straight and level, continue to hold the Motor
ON Button down. The motor will run and the Micro Flyer will climb at about a 10
degree angle.
Never release the Motor ON button unless landing (or have
already landed). If the Micro Flyer is climbing too much, quickly repeatedly
tap the Motor ON Button 2-3 times to slow the motor, then press and hold
the Motor ON button to keep the Micro Flyer flying.
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IMPORTANT
If the Micro Flyer climbs too steeply or if it doesn't climb at all, release
the Motor ON Button and the Micro Flyer will descend and land. Gently bend both of
the tabs on the horizontal tail up to make the Micro Flyer climb steeper or down to
make the Micro Flyer climb shallower. Make sure to bend both tabs equal amounts
or the Micro Flyer may have a tendency to turn right or left without your input.
