User manual

48 | Flying The Xtreme
18.5.8 Landing
> To land the »Xtreme again, decrease the THROTTLE slightly until the »Xtreme
gravitates to the ground. A somewhat solid touchdown on the ground is no problem and
shouldnotbecorrectedwithjerkythrottlemovements.
> Try to touch down where possible in vertical position (“helicopter landing”). Avoid
landingwithhighhorizontalspeeds(“airplanelanding”)topreventthelegsfromgetting
entangled,whichmayresultinatumble.
> After landing, turn off the motors.
18.5.9 Trimming
> TRIMMINGallowsyoutoequalizedriftingofthe»Xtreme.Driftingreferstomovement
outofpositionwheninhoverightwithoutapplyingaileronorelevator.
> Carefully correct gentle driftingwith the TRIM BUTTONS for rudder, elevator and
aileron.Oncethe »Xtremeishighenough inthesky,decreasethethrottleuntil the
»Xtreme hovers.
> Toequalizedriftrefertochapter“16.Transmitter”onpage22.Toequalizedriftwhen
usingyourowntransmitter,refertoitsoperatinginstructions.
18.5.10 Gradual learning
> Practice taking off and landing a few times to get a feel for the »Xtreme.
> Onceyouarereasonablysure,youcanbegintosteertheightdirectionwithrudder,
elevator and aileron.Always steer slowly and carefully and practice the processes
beforetryingnewightmanoeuvres.
> When you have familiarised yourself with the »Xtreme’s ight properties, you may
performadditionalexercises.
» Start with simple ight manoeuvres like ying a meter forwards/back (nod
function),then
» Practicehoveringtotheleft/right(aileronfunction).Whenyouhavethepractice
youneed,startyingcirclesandgureeights.
Be careful when applying RUDDER, which will rotate the
»Xtreme around its vertical centre axis, causing you to
become disoriented. Study carefully how AILERON and
ELEVATOR behave after applying RUDDER.
18.5.11 Turning off
1. Land the »Xtreme and turn the engines off.
2. Disconnectthebatteryandremovethebatteryfromthebatterytray.
3. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the transmitter off. One beep sound is emitted.
18.6 Acrobatic mode
Acrobatic mode is only activated in Sport mode.
While in Sport mode the »Xtreme will assist you in
completing acrobactic manoeuvres.
18.6.1 Activate acrobatic flight mode
Make sure you have enough space for flipping. An open
area of minimum 15 x 15 m is recommended.
Ensure you have sufficient open space for practicing and
developing your skills!
You, the pilot are responsible for inspecting your unit and
ensuring perfect condition and flight readiness before you
attempt any kind of flight, regardless of whether you intend
to perform acrobatic flight manoeuvres or casual flight.