Preflight checks: manual control check – 3D Robotics Aero-M User Manual

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Before flying, power and arm the Aero on the ground and complete these checks to verify that the control surfaces respond correctly to the control inputs. Place
the plane on the ground, and set the mode switches to select manual mode. Move each of the sticks as shown, and check for the corresponding movement of
the motor or control surfaces.

Left Stick

Left Stick

1
Raise the throttle slightly until the motor spins, then
immediately set the throttle back to fully down position.

Motor spins.

Left Stick

Left Stick

2
Pitch down

Elevator tilts down.

Left Stick

Left Stick

Pitch up

Elevator tilts up.

!

Do not raise the throttle more than just enough to spin the motor while
the plane is on the ground, and do not place your hands in the way of
the propeller while the motor is armed.

Left Stick

Left Stick

3
Roll left

Left aileron tilts up, right
aileron tilts down.

Left Stick

Left Stick

Roll right

Left aileron tilts down,
right aileron tilts up.

Left Stick

Left Stick

4
Yaw left

Rudder tilts left.

Left Stick

Left Stick

Yaw right

Rudder tilts right.

Preflight Checks: Manual Control Check

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