HITEC OPTIC 6 - Flying Safety; Charge the Batteries!; Once you arrive at the flying field...

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To ensure your own safety and the safety of others, please
observe
the following precautions:
Charge the Batteries!
Be sure to recharge the batteries before each flying session.
A
battery low in charge will soon die, causing loss of control
and
a crash. Plug in the charger that comes in this system
and
hook up the transmitter and airborne batteries the day
before
a planned flying session. Be sure the charger is not
turned
off by the room's light on-off switch!
When you begin your flying session, reset the transmitter's
timer
to keep track of how long the system's been used, and
monitor
the transmitter's voltage display. Quit flying when your
transmitter
battery level reaches 9.4 volts.
Be careful when you use a field charger on your batteries.
A
fast-charger may overcharge the batteries, causing
overheating
and a premature failure. Never charge your
transmitter
or receiver battery at a rate higher than 2 amps.
Flying field
We recommend that you fly at a recognized model airplane
flying
field. You can find model clubs and fields by asking the
nearest
hobby dealer, or contacting the Academy of Model
A
eronautics. Always pay particular attention to the flying
field's rules, as well as the presence and location of spectators,
the
wind direction, and any obstacles on the field. Be very
careful
flying in areas near power lines, tall buildings, or
communication
facilities as there may be radio interference in
their
vicinity. If you must fly at a site that is not a club field, be
sure
there are no other modelers flying within a two-mile range,
or
you may lose control of your aircraft.
motor may unexpectedly turn on and cause a severe injury.
Before
starting the engine, fully retract the transmitter antenna,
power
up the transmitter and receiver, and check to be sure
that
the servos follow the movement of the sticks. If a servo
operates
abnormally, don't attempt to fly until you determine
the
cause of the problem. We recommend that you range-
check
your system before each flying session. Have an
observer
verify that the system works with the transmitter about
30 paces away with the transmitter antenna collapsed. Finally
,
before starting the engine, be sure to check that the transmitte
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model memory is correct for the chosen model.
While you're getting ready to fly, if you place your transmitter
on
the ground, be sure that the wind won't tip it over. If it is
knocked
over, the throttle stick may accidentally get moved
causing
the engine to race unexpectedly, causing damage or
injury
to anyone nearby.
Before taxiing, be sure to extend the transmitter antenna to its
full
length. A collapsed antenna will reduce your flying range
and
may cause a loss of control. It is a good idea to avoid
pointing
the transmitter antenna directly at the model at all
times,
since the signal is weakest in that direction.
Finally, don't fly in the rain! Water or moisture may enter the
transmitter
through the antenna or stick openings and cause
erratic
operation or loss of control. If you must fly in wet
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during a contest, be sure to protect your transmitter
with
a plastic bag or waterproof barrier.
Once you arrive at the flying field...
Before flying, be sure that the frequency you intend to fly with is
not
in use, and secure any frequency control device (pin, tag,
etc.)
for that frequency before turning on your transmitter.
Never
believe that it's possible to fly two or more models on the
same
frequency at the same time. Even though there are
different
types of modulation (AM, PPM or FM, and PCM), only
one
model may be flown on a single frequency.
When you are ready to fly your model, position the throttle stick
or
switch to its low speed position, or do whatever is necessary
to
command your motor NOT to run. Then, you may turn on
the
transmitter power followed by the receiver power. Use the
LOCK
function to prevent accidental throttle commands. When
you
have finished flying, begin by turning off the receiver power,
then
turn off the transmitter power. If you do not follow these
procedures,
you may damage your servos or control surfaces,
flood
your motor, or in the case of electric-powered models, the
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