ParkZone PKZ1300 - Manual (Page 5)

Flying
1. After launching, your Slo-V ™ should climb at full
throttle. Keep the throttle full on until you have
reached an altitude of about 30 ft. At this same
time, make sure that you are continuing to keep
the airplane directed into the wind.
2. Make right and left adjustments as necessary to
keep the plane headed directly into the wind.
3. After you have reached approximately 30 ft. of
altitude, you can begin to make directional
changes that you desire.
4. Remember: Control range is 2,500 ft.
Do not allow the plane to get too far away from
you. When the plane is further in the air it is
harder to see and the winds are stronger.
5. Always keep the plane upwind from you. This
way, the airplane will not be carried away from
you by the wind.
6. Flying in too much wind is by far the number
one reason for those who are inexperienced to
crash or have fly-aways.
Do not fly if the wind is more than 5 mph.
Sharp Turns
In order to make a sharper turn, move the stick
in the desired direction and add some up elevator
(pull back on stick). The plane will make a sharper
banking turn.
7. Avoid holding the stick full right or left for more
than two seconds, as this will cause the plane to
enter a spiral and could threaten your Slo-V.
8. Do not try to climb too fast by pulling all the
way back on the stick (up elevon), or your plane
may enter into a stall.
9. Damage/bends to the wings or tail can greatly
affect flight control. Replace the damaged parts
immediately.
Note: With the throttle slider set at low or off
(gliding), the plane will not turn as fast as when
you are flying at or near full throttle.
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Step 16
Sharp Turn
Throttle
Lever
Off
Full
On
Elevator Trim
Rudder Trim
Step 14
Hand Launching Your Slo-V
1. Turn on transmitter.
2. Install and plug in aircraft battery.
3. Place your fingers of your launching hand just
behind the servos on the fuselage.
4. With the power full on, firmly throw your Slo-V
level and directly into the wind
(if flying outdoors).
5. Keep steering into the wind and hold at full
throttle until you have reached an altitude of at
least 30 feet.
7. When you have reached this safe altitude, it is
safe to steer in the desired direction as well as
adjust the throttle input to help control altitude
and speed.
wind
Step 15
Runway Takeoffs
1. Make certain aircraft battery is fully charged.
2. Select a smooth wide area from which to take to
the sky. New asphalt or concrete is ideal.
3. Turn on transmitter.
4. Install and plug in flight battery.
5. Stand behind your Slo-V.
6. Making certain that nothing will be in your path,
give the airplane full throttle. As you feel the tail
wanting to rise, slowly pull back on the stick
to allow the elevator to help give you the lift
necessary. You should be able to leave the run-
way within 20 feet.
Do not pull back too far on the stick, as it can
cause your Slo-V to stall and crash.
7. Keep steering into the wind and hold at full
throttle until you have reached an altitude of at
least 30–40 feet.
8. When you have reached this altitude, it is safe to
steer in the desired direction, as well as adjust
the throttle input to help control altitude, and
speed input to help control altitude and speed.
Step 13
Seek Assistance from an Experienced
Radio Control Pilot
VERY IMPORTANT: The 3-channel control system is
designed for the experienced radio control pilot and is
not intended for the first time flyer. If you have success-
fully flown the Zone 2 or 3 HobbyZone airplanes, then
you should be ready for the ParkZone™ Slo-V. However,
first-time pilots of the Slo V should seek the assistance
of an experienced RC flyer.
Crash damage is not covered under the warranty.