Flyzone FLZA3004 - Manual (Page 17)

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Charge the LiPo Battery
If you haven’t yet done so, charge your LiPo battery following
the instructions that came with your charger. If uncertain of
the state-of-charge of your battery, you can either reconnect
it to your charger, or use a battery checker (HCAP0275) to
check the condition of the battery. A battery checker is the
best way to check the condition of your batteries at the fl ying
fi eld to make sure you don’t inadvertently fl y your plane with
a partially-discharged battery.
Note: LiPo batteries require special care and handling. Be
certain to follow the instructions that came with your LiPo
battery and charger to charge and handle them correctly. If
using the Smart Charger, refer to Smart Charger instructions
for charging. Note that the Smart Charger has an internal timer
that automatically discontinues the charge after 160 minutes
(2 hours, 40 minutes). Some larger batteries that are deeply
discharged may require longer than 160 minutes to charge,
prompting the Smart Charger to shut off. If this happens,
simply disconnect the battery from the charger, wait for the
GREEN LED to illuminate, then reconnect the battery to the
charger to continue charging.
Range Check
Most radio systems have a procedure for ground-checking
the operational range. This usually involves something such
as the pilot walking a distance away from the model while
operating the controls, with an assistant holding the model
and confi rming that everything is operating correctly. Follow
the manufacturer’s instructions that came with your radio to
perform this check with the motor off and with the motor running
at various speeds. If the radio does not pass the range check
do not fl y! Find and correct the problem fi rst.
AMA SAFETY CODE
Read and abide by the following excerpts from the Academy
of Model Aeronautics Safety Code. For the complete Safety
Code refer to Model Aviation magazine, the AMA web site or
the Code that came with your AMA license.
General
1) I will not fl y my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air shows,
or model fl ying demonstrations until it has been proven to be
airworthy by having been previously, successfully fl ight tested.
2) I will not fl y my model aircraft higher than approximately
400 feet within 3 miles of an airport without notifying the
airport operator. I will give right-of-way and avoid fl ying in the
proximity of full-scale aircraft. Where necessary, an observer
shall be utilized to supervise fl ying to avoid having models fl y
in the proximity of full-scale aircraft.
3) Where established, I will abide by the safety rules for the
fl ying site I use, and I will not willfully and deliberately fl y my
models in a careless, reckless and/or dangerous manner.
5) I will not fl y my model unless it is identifi ed with my name
and address or AMA number, on or in the model. Note: This
does not apply to models while being fl own indoors.
7) I will not operate models with pyrotechnics (any device that
explodes, burns, or propels a projectile of any kind).
Radio Control
1) I will have completed a successful radio equipment ground
check before the fi rst fl ight of a new or repaired model.
2) I will not fl y my model aircraft in the presence of spectators
until I become a qualified flier, unless assisted by an
experienced helper.
3) At all fl ying sites a straight or curved line(s) must be
established in front of which all fl ying takes place with the
other side for spectators. Only personnel involved with fl ying
the aircraft are allowed at or in the front of the fl ight line.
Intentional fl ying behind the fl ight line is prohibited.
4) I will operate my model using only radio control frequencies
currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission.
5) I will not knowingly operate my model within three miles
of any pre-existing fl ying site except in accordance with
the frequency sharing agreement listed [in the complete
AMA Safety Code].
9) Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch
a powered model in fl ight; nor should any part of the model
other than the landing gear, intentionally touch the ground,
except while landing.
FLYING
NOTE: Heat from hot, sunny conditions may blister the foam
beads under the black paint on the canopy. If your Calypso will
be laying in the sun, cover the canopy with a towel or remove
the canopy and place it in the shade.
The Calypso is suitable for beginners because it can fl y
slowly and react predictably and gently, but it is still highly
recommended that those who have no radio control fl ying
experience seek the assistance of an experienced pilot—
especially for the fi rst couple of fl ights.
Beginners should fl y only in calm conditions, but experienced
pilots will embrace the challenge of fl ying the Calypso in winds
up to 20mph!