User manual EFL-EFL2475
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Y
our
Radio
Pr
eflight
Fl
ying
Y
our
Extra
260
480
Flying
the
Extra
260
480
is
about
as
fun
as
it
can
get
at
the
Before
going
to
the
field,
be
sure
that
your
batteries
are fully
charged per
the
instructions included
with your
radio.
Charge
both
the
transmitter
and
receiver pack
for
your airplane.
Use
the
recommended
charger
supplied
with your
par
ticular
radio
system,
following
the
instructions
provided with
the
radio.
In
most cases, the
radio
should be
charged
the
night
before
going
out
flying.
Before
each
flying
session,
be
sure
to
range
check
your
radio.
See
your
radio
manual
for
the
recommended
range and
instructions
for
your
radio
system. Each
radio
manufacturer
specifies
dif
ferent procedures
for
their
radio
systems.
Next,
star
t
the
motor
. With
the
model
securely
anchored,
check the
range
again.
The
range
test
should not be
significantly af
fected. If
it
is,
don’
t
attempt to
fly!
Have
your
radio
equipment checked out
by
the
manufacturer
.
Note
:
Keep loose items that
can get entangled
in
the
propeller
away
from
the
prop.
These
include
loose
clothing,
or
other objects
such
as
pencils
and
screwdrivers.
Especially
keep your
hands
away
from
the
propeller
.
Double-check that
all
controls
(aileron,
elevator
,
rudder and
throttle) move
in
the
correct
direction.
Check the
radio
installation
and
make
sure
all
the
control
surfaces
are
moving correctly
(i.e.
the
correct
direction and with
the
recommended throws).
T
est
run
the
motor
and
make
sure
it
transitions smoothly
from off
to
full
throttle
and back.
Also
ensure the
engine
is
installed
according
to
the
manufacturer’
s
instructions,
and it
will
operate
consistently
.
Check
all
the
control
hor
ns, ser
vo
hor
ns,
and
clevises
to make
sure
they
are
secure
and in good condition.
Replace
any
items
that
would
be considered questionable. Failure
of any of
these
components
in
flight
would
mean
the
loss
of
your
aircraft.
park.
A
ver
y light wing loading and
extreme control throws
make
for
some
exciting
3D flying. Verify
that
your CG
is
at
the
correct
location
as
per
the
manual
and
that you have
your
rates
set
up
to
your
liking.
Verify
all
control throws
are in
the
correct
direction and
the
motor
spins
in
the
correct
direction
as
well.
Point the
model
into
the
wind and
add
some
throttle
trim
until
the
motor begins to tur
n.
This
will
be
your flight idle.
Now,
apply power
slowly
.
Y
ou
will
find
the
model
will
become
airbor
ne
ver
y
quickly
and
at
a
low
speed.
This
model
excels
at
flying
slow
and
easy as
well
as fast
and
extreme.
T
rim
the
model
for
level
flight
at
half
throttle.
Only
use
full
throttle
for
maneuvering.
It
is
not recommended to
fly
this
model
fast
or
at
full
throttle
in
level
flight. Doing
this
can
result
in
the
flight
controls fluttering
and
a
potential catastrophic
failure of
the
air
frame.
Y
ou
will
find
you can adjust
the
CG
to
your liking by
moving
the
batter
y
pack
fore
or
aft
on
the
fuselage. Also keep
the
batter
y
on
the
fuselage mounted
high
(at
least
at
wing
centerline
or
above)
to help
in
hovering maneuvers
and harriers.
T
o land
the
Extra
260 480
just
reduce
the
throttle to
idle and
feed
in up
elevator until
the
model
settles
into
a
slightly
nose
high
attitude. Gently
fly
the
model
down
to
the
landing
spot
with
a
final
flair
at touchdown.
Y
ou
will
find
the
model
will
have
a
ver
y
shor
t
roll
out.
W
e
hope you enjoy
the
Extra
260 480
as
much
as
we
do.
Happy landings.
E-flite
Extra
260
480
ARF
Assembly
Manual