E-flite UMX Hyper Taxi BNF - Manual (Page 11)

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Flying
We recommend fl ying your E-fl ite ® Hyper Taxi ™
indoors or outside only in 8 mph (13 km) winds
or less. Always avoid fl ying near houses, trees,
wires and buildings. You should also be careful to
avoid fl ying in areas where there are many people,
such as busy parks, schoolyards or soccer fi elds.
Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a
location to fl y your aircraft.
Takeoff
For the fi rst fl ew fl ights, we recommend hand
launching the model, as this can be easier to do
than a takeoff from the ground.
Hand Launch
Hold the Hyper Taxi upright by the canopy. Apply
1/2–3/4 throttle, and gently toss the aircraft into the
wind with the wings level. After the model leaves
your hand, apply more throttle and begin to enjoy
your E-fl ite Hyper Taxi.
Vertical Takeoff
Place the Hyper Taxi in position for takeoff (sitting
on the rear tips of the wings) with the with the
grey side of the aircraft facing into the wind. Apply
throttle to the Hyper Taxi
™ until it begins to leave the
ground. Add full power and a small amount of down
elevator until the model is fl ying straight and level.
Turning
This model is much different than any other
model you may have fl own. Because of its nearly
symmetrical shape, it fl ies very neutral while it
is on its side in knife edge fl ight. Because of this,
turning requires the use of rudder. Roll the model to
a small bank angle in the direction you would like
to turn. Once this angle is established, apply rudder
in the same direction that the ailerons were applied
while simultaneously beginning to add elevator
to maintain altitude. Adjust your turning radius by
the amount of initial bank angle and the amount of
rudder and elevator applied while making the turn.
Feel free to experiment with fl ying the Hyper Taxi
with the wings at various angles; however, be aware
that the model acts very similarly on its side as it
does when fl ying upright.
Landing
Intermediate Vertical Landing
Fly the Hyper Taxi down to approximately one length
of the model above the ground. Aggressively fl are
the model with the elevator. As the model rotates to
vertical, the throttle will control your descent speed,
rather than the elevator. Add more power to climb
or slow your descent. Reduce your throttle input to
descend or speed up your descent. Ease off of the
power as the model comes to rest on the tips of
the wings.
Advanced Vertical Landing
When you become accustomed to fl ying the Hyper
Taxi, you may want to attempt an advanced vertical
landing. If you are experienced with 3D fl ight, you
may choose to hover the model like a 3D airplane
and bring the model to rest on its wingtips by using
throttle to adjust the model’s altitude. To hover
vertically, use a combination of rudder/elevator.
Failure to lower the throttle stick and trim to the
lowest possible positions during a crash could result
in damage to the ESC in the receiver unit, which
may require replacement.
Over Current Protection (OPC)
The Hyper Taxi is equipped with Over Current
Protection (OCP). This feature protects the ESC
from overheating. OCP stops the motor when the
transmitter throttle is set too high and the propeller
cannot turn. The OCP will only activate when the
throttle is positioned just above 1/2 throttle. After
the ESC stops the motor, fully lower the throttle to
re-arm the ESC.
Repairs
Crash damage is not covered under warranty.
Repair the Hyper Taxi using foam-compatible CA
glue or clear tape. Only use foam-compatible CA
glue as other types of glue can damage the foam.
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 back of this manual.
NOTICE: Use of foam-compatible CA accelerant on
your model can damage printing. DO NOT handle
the model until accelerant fully dries.
Flying Tips and Repairs