User Manual

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Flying Tips and Repairs
Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a flying location.
Range Check your Radio System
Before you fly, range check the radio system. Refer to your specific transmitter
instruction manual for range test information.
Oscillation
Once the AS3X system is active (after advancing the throttle past 25% for
the first time), the control surfaces react to aircraft movement. In some flight
conditions you may see oscillation about an axis. If oscillation occurs, refer to
the Troubleshooting Guide for more information.
Takeoff
Place the aircraft facing into the wind. Set the transmitter in low rate, and use
the flaps switch to drop the flaps to the half, or partial flap position. Gradually
increase the throttle to ¾, and steer with the rudder. Flaps make takeoffs
shorter. As the tail comes off the ground, pull back gently on the elevator.
When the aircraft is airborne, flip the gear switch to raise the landing gear.
Climb to a comfortable altitude, and then flip the flaps switch to raise the flaps.
Flying
For your first flight with the recommended battery pack (SPMX22004S30).
Set the transmitter timer or monitor the flight battery voltage telemetry as
described in the Smart Technology and Flight Times section. If at any time
the motor pulses, land the aircraft immediately to recharge the flight battery.
See the Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) section for details on maximizing battery
health and run time.
Landing
Land the aircraft into the wind. Use high rate elevator for landings. Use a small
amount of throttle for the entire descent. Lower the throttle to ¼ and flip the
flaps switch to deploy the flaps to the appropriate position, usually full down.
Flaps will make the landing approach steeper and slower, and allow for
a smoother landing. Flip the gear switch to lower the landing gear. This will
slow the aircraft further.
Keep the throttle on until the aircraft is ready to flare. During flare, keep the
wings level and the aircraft pointed into the wind. Gently lower the throttle
while pulling back on the elevator to bring the aircraft down on its wheels.
When landing on grass, hold full up elevator after touchdown and when taxiing
to prevent nosing over.
Once on the ground, avoid sharp turns until the plane has slowed enough to
prevent scraping the wingtips.
NOTICE: If a crash is imminent, reduce the throttle. Failure to do so could
result in extra damage to the airframe, as well as damage to the ESC and
motor.
NOTICE: After any impact, always ensure the receiver is secure in the
fuselage. If you replace the receiver, install the new receiver in the same
orientation as the original receiver or damage may result.
NOTICE: Crash damage is not covered under warranty.
NOTICE: When you are finished flying, never leave the aircraft in direct
sunlight or in a hot, enclosed area such as a car. Doing so can damage the
aircraft.
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)
When a Li-Po battery is discharged below 3V per cell, it will not hold a charge.
The ESC protects the flight battery from over-discharge using Low Voltage
Cutoff (LVC). Before the battery charge decreases too much, LVC removes
power supplied to the motor. Power to the motor pulses, showing that some
battery power is reserved for flight control and safe landing.
Disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the aircraft after use to prevent
trickle discharge. Charge the Li-Po battery to about half capacity before
storage. During storage, make sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V
per cell. LVC does not prevent the battery from over-discharge during storage.
NOTICE: Repeated flying to LVC will damage the battery.
Tip: Monitor your aircraft battery’s voltage before and after flying by using a
Li-Po Battery Voltage Checker (SPMXBC100, sold separately).
Repairs
Thanks to the EPO material in this aircraft, repairs to the foam can be made
using virtually any adhesive (hot glue, regular CA, epoxy, etc). When parts are
not repairable, see the Replacement Parts List for ordering by item number. For
a listing of all replacement and optional parts, refer to the list at the end of this
manual.
NOTICE: Use of CA accelerant on your aircraft can damage paint. DO NOT
handle the aircraft until accelerant fully dries.
During your first flight, trim the aircraft for your flying style in AS3X flight mode.
Flight trim is usually performed between 70–100% power setting, per your
preference. Make small trim adjustments with your transmitter’s trim switches
to straighten the aircraft’s flight path.
After adjusting the trim, do not touch the control sticks for 3 seconds. This
allows the receiver to learn the correct settings to optimize AS3X performance.
Failure to do so could affect flight performance.
In Flight Trimming BNF
Post Flight
1
Disconnect the flight battery from the ESC (Required for Safety and
battery life).
2 Power OFF the transmitter.
3 Remove the flight battery from the aircraft.
4 Recharge the flight battery.
5 Repair or replace all damaged parts.
6
Store the flight battery apart from the aircraft and monitor the battery
charge.
7
Make note of the flight conditions and flight plan results, planning for
future flights.
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