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iii.

the control surfaces (elevon for the Canard plane, v-tails surfaces for the V-tail

plane, and rudder/elevator for the Biplane) – verify the neutral positions (i.e. the

control surface positions without any control lever inputs) and movement range

and smoothness. Keep the neutral positions within about 3 degrees of the

extensions of the wings to which they attach. Use the respective trimmers to

adjust the neutral control surface positions if necessary. Control surfaces should

be able to move at least +/-15 degrees about their neutral positions. Insufficient

control surface travel may be caused by control linkage miss-connection and/or

physical interference. The control surface's neutral-position-trimming depends on

desired flying speed and style. Adjust accordingly.

The motor and the actuators emit audible tones. The pitches of the tones vary with

the control inputs.

B. Flying

For smooth handling in flight use moderate, steady control lever motions. Avoid

uncoordinated or abrupt control inputs.

1) Recommended minimum flying field – an area equivalent to the size of a full

basketball court.

2) Recommended maximum wind speed – 8 km/hr (5 mph).

3) Launch the airplane – Use one hand to hold the transmitter. With the other hand hold

the airplane by holding the base module fuselage near the center of gravity, and level

the wings. Give the plane 40 – 60% throttle and then lightly toss it at an angle of 10

to 30 degrees up. Be ready to give immediate control input after the launch.

4) Trimming – if the airplane does not trace a reasonably straight flying path at a desired

throttle level without other control inputs then adjust the respective control surface

trimmer(s) (see Table 3A ) to straighten the flying path.

If the plane tends to fly nose-down (or up) slightly adjust the elevator trimmer

down (or up) (Table 3A);

ii.

If the plane tends to turn left (or right) adjust the trimmer below the turn/bank

control lever ("g" or "h" in Photo 3A depending on left- or right-lever-turn mixing

selection) to the right (or left);

5) Throttle control – Once the airplane is successfully launched control the throttle input

according to the flight situations. 30 – 60% throttle input should be sufficient for most

normal flights. Use higher throttle for aerobatic flights. In order to save battery charge

for longer flying durations avoid using full throttle for extended periods of time.

6) Turns – when turning in flight it is essential to coordinate and combine banking

control with elevator and throttle controls.

The left-right banking of the Canard plane results from the differential up-down

deflection of the left-right elevon surfaces. Up-down maneuvers result from the

collective up-down deflection of the elevon surfaces.

ii.

The left-right banking of the V-tail plane results from the differential down-up

deflection of the two V-tail control surfaces (opposite differential deflections if

compared with the elevon Canard plane). Up-down maneuvers result from the

collective up-down deflection of the two V-tail control surfaces.

iii.

The left-right banking of the Biplane results from the left-right deflection of the

rudder. Up-down maneuvers result from the up-down deflection of the elevator.

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