User Manual

10
EN
Aire-Batix
™
Flying Tips and Repairs
Fly in this area
600
feet (182.8 m)
Stand here
Wind
WARNING:
Always
decrease throttle at
propeller strike.
Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a fl ying location.
Range Check your Radio System
Before you fl y, range check the radio system. Refer to your specifi c transmitter
instruction manual for range test information.
Takeoff
Place the aircraft in position for takeoff (facing into the wind). Select low rates
for fi rst takeoff and gradually increase the throttle to 3/4 to full and steer with
the rudder. Pull back gently on the elevator and climb to a comfortable altitude.
Flying
Fly the airplane and trim it for level fl ight at 3/4 throttle. After landing, adjust
the linkages mechanically to account for trim changes and then reset the trims
to neutral. Ensure the aircraft will fl y straight and level with no trim or sub-trim.
Landing
For your fi rst fl ights with the recommended battery pack (EFLB22003S30), set
your transmitter timer or a stopwatch to 5 minutes.
After fi ve minutes, land the aircraft. Adjust your timer for longer or shorter
fl ights once you have fl own the model. If at any time the motor pulses, land
the aircraft immediately to recharge the fl ight battery. See the Low Voltage
Cutoff (LVC) section for more details on maximizing battery health and run time.
To land the aircraft, fl y the aircraft down to the ground using 1/4–1/3 throttle
to allow for enough energy for a proper fl are. The aircraft is easiest to land
doing a wheel landing (two point), where the aircraft touches down on the main
landing gear fi rst while the tailwheel is still off the ground. The aircraft can
also be landed in a three-point attitude, where all three wheels touch down at
the same time. When the aircraft touches down, reduce back pressure on the
elevator stick to prevent the plane from becoming airborne again.
NOTICE: If a crash is imminent, reduce the throttle and
trim fully. Failure to do so could result in extra damage
to the airframe, as well as damage to the ESC and
motor.
NOTICE: After any impact, always ensure the receiver
is secure in the fuselage. If you replace the receiver,
install the new receiver in the same orientation as the
original receiver or damage may result.
NOTICE: Crash damage is not covered under warranty.
NOTICE: When you are fi nished fl ying, 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 will not hold a charge.
The ESC protects the fl ight battery from over-discharge using Low Voltage
Cutoff (LVC). Before the battery charge decreases too much, LVC removes
power supplied to the motor. Power to the motor pulses, showing that some
battery power is reserved for fl ight control and safe landing.
Disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the aircraft after use to prevent
trickle discharge. Charge your Li-Po battery to about half capacity before
storage. During storage, make sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V
per cell. LVC does not prevent the battery from over-discharge during storage.
NOTICE: Repeated fl ying to LVC will damage the battery.
Tip: Monitor your aircraft battery’s voltage before and after fl ying by using a
Li-Po Cell Voltage Checker (EFLA111, sold separately).
Repairs
Thanks to the Z-Foam
™
material in this aircraft, repairs to the foam can be
made using virtually any adhesive (hot glue, regular CA, epoxy, etc). When parts
are not repairable, see the Replacement Parts List for ordering by item number.
For a listing of all replacement and optional parts, refer to the list at the end of
this manual.
NOTICE: Use of CA accelerant on your aircraft can damage paint. DO NOT
handle the aircraft until accelerant fully dries.