User Manual

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Receiver Setup
RECEIVER SETUP
No receiver setup is required for the included DX5e transmitter (or a similar
transmitter with a 3-position Channel 5 switch).
Receiver setup is required for use of a transmitter with only a 2-position
Channel 5 switch. Two switches (see illustration) must be moved on the
receiver to select 2 of the 3 SAFE technology Flight mode options.
Default for the included DX5e
transmitter, enabling Channel 5
3-position switch access to all 3
SAFE modes.
Enable Channel 5 2-position
switch access to Beginner and
Experienced SAFE modes.
Enable Channel 5 2-position
switch access to Intermediate
and Experienced SAFE modes.
Enable Channel 5 2-position
switch access to Beginner and
Intermediate SAFE modes.
IMPORTANT: We recommend flying with floats only once you have become
able to fly comfortably in Experienced flight mode.
Only use the floats if you are comfortable flying your aircraft and have
repeatedly taken off, flown and landed with success. Flying off water poses a
higher risk to the airplane because the electronics can fail if fully immersed in
water.
Always ensure the optional floats (ELFA550, sold separately) are secure on the
fuselage and that the float rudder linkage is correctly connected and moves
freely before putting the aircraft in water.
To take off on water, steer with the rudder and slowly increase the throttle.
Keep the wings level on takeoff. Hold a small amount (1/4–1/3) of up
elevator and the aircraft will lift off once flying speed is reached. Avoid rapidly
increasing the throttle as torque from the motor may cause the aircraft to roll
to the left when on water.
To land this aircraft on water, fly the aircraft to a couple of feet off the surface
of the water. Reduce throttle and add up elevator to flare the aircraft.
When taxiing, you must use throttle to move the aircraft forward, but steer with
the rudder stick. The stick will turn both the aircraft rudder and a small rudder
attached to the left float.
Avoid taxiing cross wind if there is a breeze, as this can cause the aircraft to
flip over if wind gets under the upwind wing. Taxi 45 degrees into the direction
of the wind (not perpendicular to the wind) and use aileron to hold the upwind
wing down. The aircraft will naturally try to face into the wind when taxiing.
Always fully dry the aircraft after landing on water.
CAUTION: Never go alone to get a downed model in the water.
CAUTION: If at any time water splashes in the fuselage while flying from
water, bring the airplane to shore, open the battery hatch and immediately
remove any water that may have gotten in the fuselage. Leave the battery
hatch open overnight to let the inside dry out and to prevent moisture damage
to the electronic components. Failure to do so could cause the electronic
components to fail, which could result in a crash.
Water Takeoff and Landing Using the Optional Float Set
45º
Up Aileron
Down Aileron
Wind
Taxi 45 degrees into the direction of the wind.
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