SX600 MANUAL • IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Radio controlled models are a great source of
pleasure. Unfortunately, they can also pose a
potential hazard if not maintained and operated
properly. It is imperative that you install your
radio control system correctly. Additionally,
your level of piloting competency must be high
enough to ensure that you are able to control
your aircraft under all conditions. If you are a
newcomer to radio controlled flying, please seek
help from an experienced pilot or your local
hobby shop.
Listed below are some safety “Dos and Don’ts”
that must be followed by all pilots:
• Ensure that your batteries have been properly
charged prior to initial flight.
• Keep track of the time that the system is
turned on so that you will have an idea of
how long you can safely operate your system.
• Perform a ground range check prior to the
initial flight of the day. See the “Daily Flight
Checks” section below for information on
how to do so.
• Check all control surfaces prior to each
takeoff.
• Use frequency flags.
• Do not fly your model near spectators,
parking areas, or at any other area that
could result in injury to people or damage of
property.
• Do not fly during adverse weather conditions.
Poor visibility can cause disorientation and
loss of control of your aircraft. Strong winds
can cause similar problems.
• Do not fly unless your frequency is clear.
Warning: Only one transmitter at a time can
operate on a given frequency. If you turn
on your transmitter while someone else is
operating a model on your frequency, both
pilots will lose control of their models. Only
one person can use a given frequency at a
time. It does not matter if it is AM, FM, or
PCM — only one frequency at a time.
• Do not point the transmitter antenna directly
toward the model. The radiation pattern from
the tip of the antenna is inherently low.
• Do not take chances. If at any time during
flight you observe any erratic or abnormal
operation, land immediately and do not
resume flight until the cause of the problem
has been ascertained and corrected.
1. Check the battery voltage on both the
transmitter and the receiver battery packs. Do
not fly below 9.0 volts on the transmitter or
below 4.7 volts on the receiver. To do so can
cause a crash of your aircraft.
Note: When you check these batteries,
ensure that you have the polarities correct
on your expanded scale voltmeter.
2. Check all hardware (linkages, screws, nuts,
bolts) prior to each day’s flight. Be sure that
binding does not occur and that everything
is properly secured.
3. Ensure that all surfaces are moving in the
proper manner.
4. Perform a ground range check before each
day’s flying session. The range check should
be as follows:
• Do not extend the transmitter antenna at
this time. Turn the transmitter on.
• Turn the model on.
• Slowly walk away from the model while
moving the control surfaces. The aircraft
should function properly at a distance of
20–25 paces.
5. Just prior to starting your aircraft, turn off
your transmitter and then turn it back on.
Do this each time you start your aircraft.
If any critical switches are on without your
knowledge, the transmitter alarm will warn
you at this time.
6. Ensure that all trim levers are in the proper
location.
7. Check to be sure that all servo pigtails
and switch harness plugs are secured
in the receiver. Also, make sure that the
switch harness moves completely in both
directions.
GENERAL NOTES
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DAILY FLIGHT CHECKS
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