PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST
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and stabilize the wing with your other hand. Give the control surface a good pull away from the wing. The control surface should not
come unhinged from the wing. Be sure to avoid over-stressing the part as an aggressive pull may cause the control surface to come un-
hinged even though it was hinged properly. If hinging is loose, DO NOT FLY! Apply thin CA to the loose side(s) of the hinged to re-secure.
2 . Verify that all hardware and other aircraft parts are properly secured, including those connections that require blue thread lock. This
includes hardware and parts installed by the factory.
3 . Verify your battery is fully charged and in good condition. Avoid using batteries with swollen cells, or batteries that do not charge back to
their full capacity.
4 . Verify the C.G. is in the proper location and the battery is secured in place.
5 . Ensure the Aura is on and functioning properly. Power on your transmitter, followed by the aircraft. Ensure the Aura is calibrated properly
and receiving a valid radio source (solid solid green LEDs).
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7 . Verify aircraft movement results in proper Aura sensor corrections (reference page 20).
8 . Verify the motor and ESC function properly. Point the aircraft in a safe direction. Hold the airframe firmly, smoothly advance the throttle
to full and back to idle. Listen and watch for any odd or unusual behavior for the motor or speed controller.
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Launch Assist makes hand launching your model a breeze! Launch Assist establishes a brisk climb rate while keeping
the wings level and instantly returns control to the pilot once elevator or aileron inputs are made on the transmitter.
To Activate Launch Assist:
To Deactivate Launch Assist:
Power on the transmitter and the aircraft. Make sure the aircraft remains motionless for 8 seconds.
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LAUNCH ASSIST
Stick positions to activate Launch Assist
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With throttle stick and throttle trim low, HOLD full left aileron and full up elevator and rudder centered for 3 seconds.
When Launch Assist is active, the Red LED on Aura will flash and the elevons will move to keep the wings level and
command a climb.
Let the sticks return to center and proceed to hand launch the aircraft. Launch the aircraft with the motor off. Once the
aircraft has left your hand, quickly move the throttle to full while being sure to keep all other sticks centered.
Do not hand-launch the aircraft over your shoulder under power, as serious injury can occur.
Simply move the aileron or elevator stick away from center and control will resume in the Flight Mode selected.
THROTTLE
ELEVATOR
AILERON
Moving the throttle or rudder stick does not deactivate launch assist.
