Instructions/Manual Easy Trainer 1280 V2

Manual MODSTER Easy Trainer 1280 V2
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11. Before the start of the ight:
11.1 Selection of the ying site:
Ideally, a site without houses, power lines, trees or other obstacles. The area should also be at least as large as 3 football elds, ideally a desig-
nated model ying eld would be suitable. Never y near other people - especially children.
11.2 Range test of the radio remote control:
A range test helps you to ensure that the control system also functions reliably at a greater distance. This allows you to detect problems with
the control system, regional radio interference or poor charging status of batteries without risk and without endangering or damaging the
model.
You need a helper for this and the test should ideally take place in the environment in which you intend to y.
To do this, switch on the transmitter, plug in the ight battery and close the canopy. Caution, only accelerate when the propeller can turn
freely without hurting anyone.
The helper should now move further and further away from you with the model in his hand while you continue to perform various control
functions. The helper observes whether these are correctly applied to the model. The distance between you and your helper should be increa-
sed to the minimum expected distance between you and the model ying later. Only if the model can be controlled correctly on the ground
should a take-o take place at all.
11.3 Observation of the time of ight:
The ight time should also be stopped. As soon as the battery is empty, the motor power also decreases, even before the speed controller
reduces the power. By stopping the time, you can nd out the approximate ight time to be expected when the battery is fully charged, and
you can use this as a guide in the future. This can save you from unwanted forced landings due to lack of engine power. In our experience, 4
minutes is a good value with a standard battery.
11.4 Start:
The model is launched from the hand. To do this, hold the Easy Trainer 1280 under the wing on the fuselage and release it into the air with the
engine stationary at an angle of 5-10° to the horizon with a slight push, against the wind. Once the model is airborne, apply throttle.
Warning: If you accelerate while still holding the model, there is a risk of injury from the rotating propeller!
11.5 Flying:
Always y in a wide area, ideally on a special model ying eld.
Avoid ying close to people, houses, trees, etc. Be sure to check the legal situation in your country, and in any case, it is advisable and sensible
to take out appropriate liability insurance for model ying.
Try to gain altitude quickly after take-o and then trim the model so that it ies cleanly through all manoeuvres (fast overight, inverted ight,
looping, rolling).
11.6 Landing:
Land at the latest when the speed controller reduces the power or, better, when the ight time you have stopped or determined has elapsed.
Land against the wind by ying the model parallel to the ground with little throttle and just above the ground, just before touching down,
take the throttle out completely and pull the elevator slightly. The secret is to use the throttle and elevator so nely and in combination that
the Easy Trainer 1280 touches down very gently - as so often, practice makes perfect!
11.7 Maintenance:
Repairs to the foam should only be carried out with adhesives suitable for this purpose, such as special super glues or 5-minute resin. We also
oer almost every spare part. Always make sure that all screws are tight, especially in the propeller area. It is best to check this before every
ight to be sure.