ParkZone PKZ6980 - Manual (Page 11)

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Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a fl ying location.
Range Check your Radio System
After fi nal assembly, range check the radio system with the aircraft. Refer to
your specifi c transmitter instruction manual.
Oscillation
Once the AS3X system is active (after advancing the throttle for the fi rst time),
you will normally see the control surfaces react to aircraft movement.
In some fl ight conditions, you may see oscillation (the aircraft rocks back and
forth on one axis due to overcontrol). If oscillation occurs, decrease airspeed. If
oscillation persists, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide for more information.
Takeoff
Place the aircraft in position for takeoff (facing into the wind). Select low rates
for fi rst takeoff and gradually increase the throttle to 3/4 to full and steer with
the rudder. Pull back gently on the elevator and climb to a comfortable altitude.
Flying
Fly the airplane and trim it for level fl ight at 3/4 throttle. After landing, adjust
the linkages mechanically to account for trim changes and then reset the trims
to neutral. Ensure the aircraft will fl y straight and level with no trim or sub-trim.
Landing
Flight times of 7 minutes or more are achievable if using proper throttle
management.
For your fi rst fl ights, set your transmitter timer or a stopwatch to 5 minutes.
Adjust your timer for longer or shorter fl ights once you have fl own the model.
If the motor pulses, land the aircraft immediately and recharge the fl ight bat-
tery. It is not recommended to fl y the battery to Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC).
To land the aircraft, fl y the aircraft down to the ground using 1/4 –1/3
throttle to allow for enough energy for a proper fl are. The aircraft is easiest to
land doing a wheel landing (two point), where the aircraft touches down on the
main landing gear fi rst while the tailwheel is still off the ground. The aircraft
can also be landed in a three-point attitude, where all three wheels touch
down at the same time. When the aircraft touches down, reduce back pressure
on the elevator stick to prevent the plane from becoming airborne again.
If landing on grass, it is best to 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
and trim fully. Failure to do so could result in extra
damage to the airframe, as well as damage to the
ESC and motor.
NOTICE: Crash damage is not covered under war-
ranty.
NOTICE: When you are fi nished fl ying, never leave the
aircraft in direct sunlight or in a hot, enclosed area
such as a car. Doing so can damage the foam.
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 fl ight 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 fl ight control and safe landing.
Disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the aircraft after use to prevent
trickle discharge. Charge your Li-Po battery to about half capacity before stor-
age. 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 fl ying to LVC will damage the battery.
Tip: Monitor your aircraft battery’s voltage before and after fl ying by using a
Li-Po Cell Voltage Checker (EFLA111, sold separately).
Repairs
Thanks to the Z-Foam™ construction of 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.
Fly in this area
Stand here
600
feet (182.8 m)
Wind
Flying Tips
Always
decrease throttle at
propeller strike.
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