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 find
a mechanical problem with the model, it is slightly possible that there is
radio interference somewhere 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 moter 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 conservative 4
munutes.
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 consservative so the moter 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
kilomoters/hr].
Don’ t forget to fully extend the transmitter antenna.
One final check befor 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.
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