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The following checklist contains the steps to ensure proper arming and operation of the receiver unit, as
well as the proper motor response.
The throttle stick MUST be set in the lowest possible position, and for most transmitters, the throttle
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trim must also be set to the lowest possible position in order for the receiver unit to arm. If this is
the first test flight, or a test flight following repairs, you should also center the rudder, elevators, and
aileron trims.
When the status LED on the receiver becomes solid blue, the receiver unit is initialized and ready for
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flight. Also, as long as you had the throttle stick in the idle position and the throttle trim in the lowest
possible position during initialization process, the ESC/motor will now be armed. Use caution as the
propeller will spin with throttle stick input.
Note: If the status LED on the receiver does not become solid blue, review the following.
If after blinking red the status LED becomes solid blue, but you have no control of the motor, you have
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a positive Radio Frequency (RF) link between the transmitter and receiver, but the throttle stick and
throttle trim may not be set to the correct positions. Check that the throttle stick is in the lowest
possible position, and that the throttle trim is set to the middle or a lower-than-middle position. If you
now have control of the motor proceed to the next step of the checklist.
If the blinking blue status LED keeps flashing, you do not have a positive RF link between the
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transmitter and receiver. Check to be sure the transmitter has been powered on. If the transmitter is
powered on and functioning properly, disconnect the flight battery from the receiver unit, then
reconnect it. The receiver unit should initialize and arm properly.
Note: If you inadvertently enter Bind Mode, the LED on the receiver flashes red continuously. If this
occurs cycle the flight battery while the transmitter is on (if previously bound). If your receiver
will not initialize and arm after following the guidelines listed above, then rebind the receiver.
Once you place the airplane in a safe area, free of obstructions, and are clear of the propeller, you can safely
begin to power up the model for proper operation of the motor.
Advance the throttle stick upward slowly, just until the propeller begins to spin, DO NOT attempt to fly
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the airplane at this time. Note the direction the propeller spins. If viewed from the front of the airplane,
the propeller will spin counterclockwise. If it is spinning backwards, disconnect the battery and reverse
the polarity of the motor’s input power leads.
Flying Checklist
Always turn the transmitter on first.
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Plug the flight battery into the lead from the receiver.
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Allow the receiver to initialize and arm properly.
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Fly the model.
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Land the model.
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Unplug the flight battery from the receiver.
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Always turn the transmitter off last.
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Replacing/Removing the Landing Gear
To remove the landing gear, follow these steps:
1. Gently grasp the landing gear base and pull the landing gear out of the mounts.
Note: It may be difficult to remove the landing gear the first time.
2. Push the new landing gear legs into the mounting columns until the landing gear clicks into place.
Note: For slower flight, the model can be flown without the landing gear if desired. It is recommended
to slide the battery forward to compensate for the weight of the landing gear.
