Testing the Airplane: Motor On

Your goal in this test is to achieve straight, level flight, without any unwanted behavior by the airplane. Do not perform any maneuvers.

1. Check:

• Is the battery charged?
• Are the control surfaces adjusted correctly?
• Does the electric rudder move correctly when you tilt the smartphone?

2. Face the wind.

3. Choose a distant target to fly to.

4. Double-tap the throttle to unlock it.

5. Raise the throttle until the thrust indicator reaches 60%.

6. Hold your smartphone level, and keep it level during the entire test flight.

7. Launch the airplane with a gentle push.

Note: If it’s windy, use very little power to launch the airplane.

8. Observe your airplane until it lands; identify unintended behavior, and adjust accordingly. After a successful straight, level flight, you are ready for your first flight with you in command.

Warning: Whenever the Smart Module is turned on, make sure that the throttle is locked (lock it by double-tapping the screen of the smartphone app). Just before launching the airplane, unlock the throttle (by double-tapping the screen).

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