Flying Tips And Repairs - Horizon Hobby FORCE RC Bare Bear Manuel D'utilisation

Flying Tips and Repairs

Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a fl ying location.
Range Check your Radio System
Before you fl y, range check the radio system. Refer to your specifi c transmitter
instruction manual for range test information.
Hand Launching
For fi rst fl ights, we recommend you use the help of a friend to hand launch the
model. Hold the aircraft in the fi nger grips on the underside of the fuselage.
Face into the wind and advance the throttle to between 50 and 75%. Give the
aircraft a fi rm throw directly into the wind at a slight angle (10 degrees above
the horizon). Advance the throttle and climb out.
Flying
Always choose a wide-open space for fl ying. Due to the higher speeds of this
aircraft, it does require more room to fl y than average foam models. It is ideal
for you to fl y at a sanctioned fl ying fi eld. If you are not fl ying at an approved
site, always avoid fl ying near houses, trees, wires and buildings. You should
also be careful to avoid fl ying in areas where there are many people, such as
busy parks, schoolyards, or soccer fi elds.
In fl ight trimming
During your fi rst fl ight, trim the aircraft for level fl ight at 3/4 throttle. Make
small trim adjustments with your transmitter's trim switches to straighten the
aircraft's fl ight path. After landing, adjust the linkages mechanically to account
for trim changes and then reset the trims to neutral. Ensure the aircraft will fl y
straight and level with no trim or sub-trim.
Landing
For your fi rst fl ights with the recommended battery pack (KXSB0023), set your
transmitter timer or a stopwatch to 3 minutes. After three minutes, land the
aircraft. Adjust your timer for longer or shorter fl ights once you have fl own the
model. If at any time the motor pulses, land the aircraft immediately to
recharge the fl ight battery. See the Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) section for more
details on maximizing battery health and run time.
Land the aircraft into the wind in a soft area, such as tall grass using the rec-
ommended landing rate. Use a small amount of throttle for the initial approach.
Once the aircraft is on a proper approach angle, and the aircraft will land in
the proper area, remove all throttle, but maintain the descent. During approach
and landing, keep the wings level and the aircraft pointed into the wind. As you
approach 2-3 feet in altitude, begin your fl are. Continue easing back on the
elevator to bring the aircraft down gently on the belly.
NOTICE: If a crash is imminent, reduce the throttle and
trim fully. Failure to do so could result in extra dam-
age to the airframe, as well as damage to the ESC and
motor.
NOTICE: After any impact, always ensure the receiver
is secure in the fuselage. If you replace the receiver,
install the new receiver in the same orientation as the
original receiver or damage may result.
NOTICE: Crash damage is not covered under warranty.
NOTICE: When you are fi nished fl ying, never leave the
aircraft in direct sunlight or in a hot, enclosed area
such as a car. Doing so can damage the aircraft.
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)
When a Li-Po battery is discharged below 3V per cell, it will not hold a charge.
The ESC protects the fl ight battery from over-discharge using Low Voltage
Cutoff (LVC). Before the battery charge decreases too much, LVC removes
power supplied to the motor. Power to the motor pulses, showing that some
battery power is reserved for fl ight control and safe landing.
Disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the aircraft after use to prevent
trickle discharge. Charge your Li-Po battery to about half capacity before stor-
age. During storage, make sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V
per cell. LVC does not prevent the battery from over-discharge during storage.
NOTICE: Repeated fl ying to LVC will damage the battery.
Tip: Monitor your aircraft battery's voltage before and after fl ying by using a
Li-Po Cell Voltage Checker (DYNF0002, sold separately).
Repairs
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Thanks to the Z-Foam material in this aircraft, repairs to the foam can be
made using virtually any adhesive (hot glue, regular CA, epoxy, etc). When parts
are not repairable, see the Replacement Parts List for ordering by item number.
For a listing of all replacement and optional parts, refer to the list at the end of
this manual.
NOTICE: Use of CA accelerant on your aircraft can damage paint. DO NOT
handle the aircraft until accelerant fully dries.
EN
WARNING:
Always decrease
throttle at propeller
strike.
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