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Turn on the transmitter and plug the battery into the speed

control. Turn on the receiver by following the instructions that

came with your ESC. Secure the radio tray hatch in place.

IMPORTANT: Confirm that the transmitter operates the

controls properly by moving the sticks and watching the

surfaces respond.

When ready to launch, the assistant should hold the XPD-8

ARF by the finger grips on the underside of the fuse, with

the model in front of him and pointed into the wind. With

the pilot (that would be you!) standing behind the plane, fully

advance the throttle to start the motor. When the motor is at

full power, the hand launcher should gently push the plane

into the air at a level or slightly nose-up attitude. Be certain

the model is being launched into the wind and be

immediately ready to make corrections to keep the airplane

flying straight, level and into the wind.

When the model has gained adequate flying speed under

its own power, gently pull the elevon stick back until the

airplane starts a gradual climb. Even experienced flyers

tend to pull too hard causing the model to stall, so be gentle

on the elevon and don't panic. If you do pull too hard and

you notice the model losing speed, release the elevon stick

and allow the model to regain airspeed.

Continue a gradual climb and establish a gentle turn (away

from yourself and others) until the airplane reaches an

altitude of 75 to 100 ft [20 to 30m].

The main purpose of the first few flights is to learn how the

model behaves and to adjust the trims for level flight. After

the model has climbed to a safe altitude, reduce the throttle

slightly to slow the model, yet maintain altitude. The XPD-8

ARF should fly well and maintain adequate airspeed at

about 1/2 throttle.

Adjust the elevon trim so the model flies level at the throttle

setting you are using. It may take a few minutes to get the

trims adjusted, but this should be your first priority once at

a comfortable altitude. Continue to fly around, executing

turns and making mental notes (or having your assistant

take notes for you) of what additional adjustments or C.G.

changes may be required to fine tune the model so it flies

the way you like.

Allow the motor time to cool between flights. Flying

with a hot motor will cause a reduction in motor

lifespan or failure.

Begin the landing approach by flying downwind at an

altitude of approximately 20 ft [6m]. When the airplane is

approximately 50 to 100 ft [15 to 30m] past you, gradually

Flight

Landing

reduce power and make the "final" 180° turn into the wind,

aligning the airplane with the runway or landing area. Do not

dive the airplane, as it will pick up too much speed. Instead,

allow the airplane to establish a gradual descent.

Concentrate on keeping it heading into the wind toward the

landing area. When the plane reaches an altitude of about

3 ft [1m], gently apply a little "up elevon" to level the plane,

but be careful as too much up elevon will cause it to stall.

While holding a slight amount of up elevon the airplane will

slow and descend as it loses flying speed, thus touching-

down on the ground.

Until you are able to accurately judge how far the XPD-8 ARF

can glide, it may be helpful to reserve some battery power to run

the motor so the plane can be flown back to the landing area.

Best of luck and happy flying!

Make a copy of this identification tag and put it on or

inside your model.

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