User Manual

The aircraft has two fl ight modes pre-programmed into the receiver:
SAFE
®
Mode (switch position 0 or 1)
In SAFE
®
Mode the aircraft has bank and pitch limiting to
help prevent the pilot from over-controlling. The aircraft
dampens any outside forces to give a smooth fl ight
performance, even in moderate wind and turbulence.
This mode does not have self leveling. Use this mode to
help get the feel of the aircraft before moving on to more
advanced aerobatic fl ight.
• Receiver LED red
• Limited bank and pitch angle
• Self levelling when the controls are centered
Acro Mode (switch position 2)
Experienced Mode has no bank or pitch limiting, giving
an unlimited fl ight envelope. The aircraft dampens any
outside forces to give a smooth fl ight performance, even in
moderate wind and turbulence.
Acro mode is intended for experienced pilots who are
comfortable fl ying the aircraft in any orientation.
• Receiver LED blue and red
• No bank angle limits
• No self levelling when the controls are centered
• Fully aerobatic capable
Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a
flying location.
Range Check your Radio System
Before you fly, range check the radio system. Refer to
your specific transmitter instruction manual for range test
information.
Just Before Flight
The recommended battery is the EFLB3003SJ30 300mAh
LiPo. For best results, always use a fresh battery.
For your first flights with the recommended 300mAh battery
pack, set your transmitter timer or a stopwatch to 5 minutes.
NOTICE: Never fly the aircraft without first setting and
activating a timer.
After 5 minutes, land the aircraft. Adjust your timer for
longer or shorter flights depending on your preference and
battery usage.
Stability and Acro Forward Flight
Fly the aircraft and trim it for level flight per the In Flight
Trimming section.
The aicraft flies in a very similar manner to any other fixed-
wing aircraft. It is capable of a wide range of aerobatic
maneuvers, including loops and rolls.
Hand Launching
1. Lower the throttle to the lowest setting. The aircraft will
not arm unless the throttle is fully lowered.
2. Power on the model normally, allowing it to initialize
completely.
3. Set the fl ight mode switch to SAFE
®
Mode.
4. Toss the aircraft into the wind and immediately increase the
throttle after the aircraft has cleared your hand.
Landing
To land, turn the aircraft into the wind and lower the
throttle to decrease the forward speed. Fly the aircraft to
approximately 6 inches (15cm) or less above the runway,
using a small amount of throttle for the entire descent. Keep
the throttle on until the aircraft is ready to touch down.
Just before touch down, keep the wings level and the
airplane pointed into the wind. Gently lower the throttle while
easing back on the elevator to bring the aircraft to touch
down on the runway as slowly and gently as possible.
The average flight time using the recommended 300mAh
flight battery is approximately 5 minutes.
After landing, disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from
the aircraft to prevent trickle discharge. Charge your Li-Po
battery to about half capacity before storage. During storage,
make sure the battery voltage does not fall below 3V per cell.
NOTICE: If a crash is imminent, fully lower the throttle
immediately to stop the motors to reduce the possibility of
damage to the airframe and electronic components.
NOTICE: Crash damage is not covered under warranty.
NOTICE: Never leave the aircraft in direct sunlight or in a
hot, enclosed area such as a car. Doing so can damage
the aircraft.
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)
When a Li-Po battery is discharged below 3V per cell, it may
become permanently damaged. The aircraft’s ESC protects the
flight battery from over-discharge using Low Voltage Cutoff
(LVC). Once the battery discharges to approximately 3.3V per
cell, the LVC will reduce the power to the motor in order to
leave adequate power to the receiver and servos to land the
aircraft.
If the motors cut off, surge in power or slowly lose power,
land immediately and replace or recharge the flight battery.
NOTICE: Repeated flying to LVC may damage the flight
battery.
LVC does not prevent the battery from over-discharge during
storage.
Tip: Monitor your aircraft battery’s voltage before and after
flying by using a Li-Po Cell Voltage Checker (EFLA111, sold
separately).
Repairs
Thanks to the EPO foam material, most repairs to the foam
can be made using virtually any adhesive (hot glue, regular CA,
epoxy, etc). When parts are not repairable, refer to the parts list
at the end of this manual for a listing of all replacement and
optional parts for ordering by item number.
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