| FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions of Your Electric
RC Airplane
1. What is the proper wind condition to fly
the Airplane?
The Airplane flies best in wind of less than 5mph (9kmph). It
is difficult for beginner pilots to fly the Airplane if wind is
greater then 5mph. Always launch and land the Airplane into the
wind (head wind into your face, not downwind). Keeping track of
the wind condition will help you to protect your Airplane from
damage and make flying it much more fun.
2. How should you determine the wind direction
for take-off and landing the Airplane?
You van determine the wind direction by watching your transmitter's
frequency ribbon, or by dropping some grass and watching which
direction it falls.
3. How much space is required to fly the Airplane?
Always choose a large open area to fly. The bigger the area the
better it flies. A large field such as a football field, community
park or a high school track infield is ideal. NEVER fly into,
over or near people, buildings, airports, vehicles, trees, hills,
wires, or any hard surface.
4. Where should you keep the Airplane flying
in the air?
If you let the Airplane fly directly above you or circles around
you, you can become disorientated and you may lose control of
it. Always try to keep it flying upwind and in from of you.
5. How do you hand-launch the Airplane into
the air?
The best way is to hold the left "POWER" throttle stick
in the full down position i.e., motor spinning at FULL SPEED,
and throw the Airplane in a level flight path into the wind, using
medium force and keeping the wings level. Always launch the Airplane
with a level throwing motion into the wind (not too up or down).
Launching the Airplane too upwards may cause the Airplane to lose
speed and crash. Launching the Airplane below level or in downwind
direction may cause it to fly into the ground before it can gently
climb. Do not launch Airplane from the ground.
6. What is the best weather condition to fly
the Airplane?
Choose a calm, sunny day with wind less than 5mph (9kmph). Do
not fly the Airplane in the rain, in cold weather, into the sun
or at night.
7. What shouldn't you do when you make the Airplane
turn in the air?
Don’t hold the right "DIRECTION" stick over for
more than a few seconds when turning. Holding "DIRECTION"
stick firmly in either direction for an extended period of time
can cause the Airplane to enter a spiral and crash.
8. When should you use trainer wing vs. speed
wing?
(a) Trainer wing is designed for beginner pilots and slow wind
condition. It flies slower but stable, so that you can gain flying
experience.
(b) One-piece speed wing is designed for faster
speed (best used with our new "6V Upgrade Speed Battery Pack").
It flies faster and climbs higher sooner. It is made of stronger
composite materials for better flights handling and turning. Moe
fun!
9. What should you do when you suddenly cannot
control your Airplane, or encounter adverse nose-dive?
Man things aeronautically may cause this situation. Under normal
conditions and if batteries are not running low, when you cannot
control you Airplane or face with sudden unexpected nose-dive,
you should immediately release both "Power" stick and
"Direction" stick to allow the Airplane glide horizontally
out of trouble. The you can apply power to regain control of the
Airplane.
10. When should I turn on the transmitter?
Always turn on the transmitter before connecting the battery pack
in the Airplane. If the transmitter is not on when the battery
pack is connected in the Airplane, the motor may spin at full
speed.
11. Why does the motor run by itself when you
connect the battery pack in the Airplane?
Make sure that the transmitter is turned on. If the battery pack
is connected before the transmitter is turned on, the motor may
spin on its own without a signal from the transmitter to regulate
it.
12. Why doesn't the motor run after you connect
the battery pack in the Airplane?
(a) Make sure the transmitter has good batteries installed correctly,
and is turned on (red LED on transmitter lights up).
(b) Make sure the battery pack in the Airplane
is fully and freshly charged.
(c) Make sure the "Push Start" safety button on the
left side of fuselage is properly pressed after the battery pack
is connected inside Airplane.
13. Why does your motor/propeller run slow or
weak?
Your battery pack may be running down. If you left the battery
pack for more than 36 hours since last charged, you may need to
charge it again for about 15 minutes with the Airplane charger
provided before your next flight.
14. Why does my Airplane not climb even when
I apply full throttle on the transmitter?
(a) Check whether battery pack is running down.
(b) Check whether you are flying upwind or downwind.
(c) Make sure the battery pack is fully & freshly charged
for best flying. If you are already using a fresh battery pack,
check the wing and tail to see whether they are in correct centered
position and good condition.
(d) Adjust tail angle slightly by:
(i) Tighten rear tail screw about 1-2 turns, AND/OR,
(ii) Loosen front tail screw about 1-2 turns.
15. What should you do if the Airplane repeatedly
climbs steeply, stalls and then dives (like riding on waves)?
(a) Check whether it is too windy to fly.
(b) Adjust tail angle slightly by:
(i) Tighten rear tail screw about 1-2 turns, AND/OR,
(ii) Loosen front tail screw about 1-2 turns.
16. What may cause the Airplane difficult to
control, fly erratically, or continue to fly in one direction
or in circles?
(a) Check whether the tail or flap is damaged.
If yes, replace it with new tail.
(b) Check whether the wing is damaged. If yes, replace with new
wing.
(c) Check whether the wing angles are different at each.
(d) Check whether there is radio wave interference nearby.
17. What must you do after landing the Airplane?
Each time after you have landed the Airplane (no matter if it
is a smooth landing or not), make sure to thoroughly inspect the
Airplane, especially wing and angles alignment, tail/flap alignment,
battery pack power level, any damage to fuselage...et cetera,
before launching it again.
18. Why does your transmitter have the beeping
alarm sound blinking LED light?
It is because your transmitter batteries are running low. You
must quickly bring back and land your Airplane, if it is on the
air. Otherwise, your transmitter may run out of power and you
can no longer control your Airplane in the air.
19. Why does the wing seem not to be affixed
firmly inside the "saddle" on top of the Airplane?
(a) Make sure the wing sit into the "saddle" slot and
is centered nicely, not hanging over it.
(b) Check whether the rubber bands are loose or fatigued after
repetitive use. Also, use new good quality rubber bands.
(c) Try "criss-crossing" rubber bands over the top of
the wing, stretching each band from the leading peg on one side
to the trailing peg on the other. This creates more tension in
the rubber band and will hold firmly.
20. What should you do if the Airplane wing
is chipped after flying or landing?
If there is only a small area of wing chipped off or creased due
to hard landing, you can try to use some good quality clear Scotch
tape to repair it by taping it over. Then test it gently and see
whether the Airplane can still fly properly. If the Airplane cannot
fly straight properly or leans in one direction, you must immediately
replace it with a new wing to continue flying. If the wing is
severely chipped, creased or broken, it has to be replaced with
a new one.
21. What will happen if you fly the Airplane
near high voltage wires or substation?
Never fly your Airplane near or behind any electrical wires or
substation or power plant, because it is dangerous. You may also
lose control of your Airplane due to radio wave interference.
22. Should you fly the Airplane if there are
other R/C toys being operated nearby?
You should always check whether there are any other R/C toys or
models at the similar frequency as the Airplane being operated
nearby. If yes, do not operate the Airplane, and check with the
other nearby operators to decide who should fly first.
23. How do you properly prepare the battery
pack for best performance?
(a) Make sure the battery pack is fully and freshly charged only
by PowerZ charger before each flight. If battery pack has been
charged but set aside unused for more than 1-2 days, then it is
recommended to charge the battery pack for a short 5-10 minutes
before flying.
(b) NEVER overcharge the battery pack. If the
pack is hot, immediately disconnect the battery pack from the
charger, otherwise damage may be done to battery pack and charger.
ENJOY FLYING!!!
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