Instruction manual
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An aircraft with correct CG has its weight balanced on the
center of the aircraft for safe, stable fl ight.
Tip: Balance the aircraft on your fi ngertips near the fuse-
lage under the wings.
- If the nose goes down, move the fl ight battery back
until the aircraft balances.
- If the nose goes up, move the fl ight battery forward
until the aircraft balances.
Adjust the battery position as needed.
Control Direction Test
Experienced SAFE
Flight Mode
CH 5
CH 5
Perform the Control Direction Test with the transmitter
SAFE fl ight mode switch set to Experienced mode
(position 2).
Restrain the aircraft so it does not escape your
control while you are testing your transmitter
controls.
Move the sticks on the transmitter* to ensure the aircraft
responds as shown.
If your model does not respond as shown, DO NOT FLY!
Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide in this manual for more
information. If you need more assistance, contact the
appropriate Horizon Hobby Product Support department.
If the aircraft responds as shown, move the SAFE fl ight
mode switch to Beginner mode (position 0) to prepare
to fl y.
* Mode 2 transmitter shown. For Mode 1, Elevator control is on the LEFT stick.
Beginner SAFE Flight Mode
Center of Gravity (CG)
64mm
2.50 inches back from the
leading edge of the wing
at the root.
Up Elevator
(climb)
Down Elevator
(descend)
Rudder Right
Rudder Left
Ailerons Right
Ailerons Left
6
4mm
5
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