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Before flying the model
Find a suitable flying site
Find a flying site clear of buildings, trees, power lines and other obstructions. Until you know how much area will be required and
have mastered flying your plane in confined spaces, choose a site which is at least the size of two to three football fields - a flying
field specifically for R/C planes is best. Never fly near people - especially children, who can wander unpredictably
Perform the range check for your plane
As a precaution, an operational ground range test should be performed before the first flight each time you go out.
Performing a range test is a good way to detect problems that could cause loss of control such as low batteries, defective
or damaged radio components, or radio interference. This usually requires an assistant and should be done at the actual
flying site you will be using.
First turn on the transmitter, then install a fully-charged battery into the fuselage. Connect the battery and install the hatch.
Remember, use care not to bump the throttle stick. Otherwise, the propeller/fan will turn and possibly cause damage or injury
Note: Please refer to your Transmitter Manual that came with your radio control system to perform a ground range check. If the
controls are not working correctly or if anything seems wrong, do not fly the model until you correct the problem. Make
certain all the servo wires are securely connected to the receiver and the transmitter batteries have a good connection.
Monitor your flight time
Monitor and limit your flight time using a timer (such as on a wristwatch or in your transmitter if available). When the
batteries are getting low you will usually notice a performance drop before the ESC cuts off motor power, so when the plane starts
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 conservative 4 minutes. When your alarm sounds
you should land right away.
Flying course
Take off
While applying power, slowly steer to keep the model straight.The model should accelerate quickly.
As the model gains flightspeed you will want to climb at a steady and even rate. It will climb out at a nice angle of attack (AOA).
Flying
Always choose a wide-open space for flying your plane. It is ideal for you to fly at a sanctioned flying field. If you are not
flying at an approved site always avoid flying near houses, trees, wires and buildings. You should also be careful to avoid flying in
areas where there are many people, such as busy parks, schoolyards, or soccer fields. Consult laws and ordinances before
choosing a location to fly your aircraft. After takeoff, gain some altitude. Climb to a safe height before trying technical manoeuvres,
including high speed passes, inverted flight, loops, and point rolls.
Maintenance
Repairs to the foam should be made with foam safe adhesives such as hot glue, foam safe CA, and 5min epoxy. When parts are
not repairable, see the Spare Parts List for ordering by item number.
Always check to make sure all screws on the aircraft are tightened. Pay special attention to make sure the spinner is firmly in place
before every flight.
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