User manual

44 | Flying The Xtreme
18.3 First steps
18.3.1 Turn transmitter on and off
Theuseofthesuppliedstocktransmitterisdescribedhere.Foryourowntransmitterrefer
toitsoperatinginstructionsandyourowncongurationrespectively.
> Makesureyouhaveinstalledthebatteriesintothebatterycompartment.
> Press the ON/OFF button (6a) (7b) once to turn the transmitter on. The transmitter
emits two short beep sounds.
> To turn the transmitter off, press the ON/OFF button again. The transmitter emits one
short beep sound.
18.4 Flight mode selection
18.4.1 Switch mode via transmitter
Theuseofthesuppliedstocktransmitterisdescribedhere.Foryourowntransmitterrefer
toitsoperatinginstructionsandyourowncongurationrespectively.
1. Set THROTTLE back to zero.
2. Install  the ight battery into your »Xtreme. The status LED ashes either green,
orangeorred,dependingonthelastsetightmode.
3. Press the MODEbuttontwo(2)timesinshortsequencetochangetheightmode:
» One beep: Beginnermode,LEDashesgreen(STRICTLY LIMITED)
» Two beeps: Sportmode,LEDashesorange(SLIGHTLY LIMITED)
» Three beeps: Expertmode,LEDashesred(NO LIMITS)
18.4.2 Beginner mode
> The BEGINNER MODEisspecicallydesignedforuserswhoarenewtoyingmulti-
rotor systems. The controlrespond is slow and may feel “slaggy”to some extend.
Thisbehaviorisintentional,allowingpilotstogetarstfeelingastohowthe»Xtreme
responds to lever commands.
> AUTO-LEVELLING is enabled in beginner mode, thus if the pilot lets go the aileron
and elevator control levers, the »Xtreme will regain relative horizontal level position. A
smalldrifttoanydirectionisnormal,especiallyifconditionsarenotfullycalm.
> Only usethebeginnermodeindoorsorin complete calm conditions outdoors. The
beginner mode is NOT DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR FLYING in light or mild wind
conditionssincethemotorpowerandagilityaresignicantlyreduced.
> Abriefsummaryofthebeginnermode:
» Neverythe»Xtremeinbeginnermodeifconditionsarenotfullycalm.
» ACRO Mode is disabled in beginner mode.
» ALTITUDE HEIGHT HOLD FUNCTION is disabled in beginner mode.
» AUTO-LEVELLING is enabled in beginner mode.
> ThismodeisnotrecommendedforcarryingacameraorFPVequipmentasthemotors
are restricted to allow for smoother operation.
18.4.3 Sport mode
> The SPORT MODE has added agility and power, banking angles are increased,
allowinguserstoythe»Xtremeoutdoorsatlightorevenmildwindconditions.
> Sport mode enables the ACROfunctionallowingsemi-automaticipsandrolls.
> The ALTITUDE HEIGHT HOLD FUNCTION is enabled in sport mode allowing
holding relative height above ground.
> The sportmodeisdesignedforoutdoorying suchasfast passes,fastcirclesand
eight-loops. AUTO-LEVELLING is enabled in sport mode.