23
PARALLEL
adapter
(2-Cell)
(3-Cell)
11.1V
7.4 V
PARALLEL
ter
(3
NEVER
connect battery packs with different Voltages in
Parallel
–only combine in
Series
. Otherwise, the batteries
will try to “equalize” with the larger one trying to “charge”
the smaller one, thus causing heat and likely a fi re.
(3-Cell) 3200mAh
11.1V
(3-Cell) 1250mAh
11.1V
SERIES
adapter
h
SERIES
ter
Also
NEVER
connect battery packs with different ca-
pacities in Series or in Parallel.
Range Check
Don’t forget to perform your usual ground range checks as
written in the instruction manual that came with your radio
system to be certain it is operating correctly.
AMA SAFETY CODE (excerpts)
Read and abide by the following excerpts from the Academy
of Model Aeronautics Safety Code. For the complete Safety
Code refer to
Model Aviation
magazine, the AMA web site
or the Code that came with your AMA license.
General
1) I will not fl y my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air shows,
or model fl ying demonstrations until it has been proven to be
airworthy by having been previously, successfully fl ight tested.
2) I will not fl y my model aircraft higher than approximately
400 feet within 3 miles of an airport without notifying the
airport operator. I will give right-of-way and avoid fl ying in the
proximity of full-scale aircraft. Where necessary, an observer
shall be utilized to supervise fl ying to avoid having models
fl y in the proximity of full-scale aircraft.
3) Where established, I will abide by the safety rules for the
fl ying site I use, and I will not willfully and deliberately fl y my
models in a careless, reckless and/or dangerous manner.
5) I will not fl y my model unless it is identifi ed with my name
and address or AMA number, on or in the model. Note: This
does not apply to models while being fl own indoors.
7) I will not operate models with pyrotechnics (any device that
explodes, burns, or propels a projectile of any kind).
Radio Control
1) I will have completed a successful radio equipment ground
check before the fi rst fl ight of a new or repaired model.
2) I will not fl y my model aircraft in the presence of spectators
until I become a qualified flier, unless assisted by an
experienced helper.
3) At all fl ying sites a straight or curved line(s) must be
established in front of which all fl ying takes place with the
other side for spectators. Only personnel involved with fl ying
the aircraft are allowed at or in the front of the fl ight line.
Intentional fl ying behind the fl ight line is prohibited.
4) I will operate my model using only radio control frequencies
currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission.
5)
I will not knowingly operate my model within three miles
of any pre-existing fl ying site except in accordance with
the frequency sharing agreement listed
[in the complete
AMA Safety Code].
9) Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch
a powered model in fl ight;
nor should any part of the model
other than the landing gear, intentionally touch the ground,
except while landing.
FLYING
There are no particular fl ight characteristics about the Sport
that you need to be made aware of ahead of time. If you
prefer fl ying on high-rates most of the time, it will be easier
to takeoff with the rudder on low rates so the nose wheel
will not be too responsive. Once airborne, you can switch
the rudder to high rates.
The Sport is a well-balanced, neutral, easy-fl ying plane that
exhibits no bad tendencies and will go wherever you point it.
Simply fl y the Sport within your capabilities and take it easy
for the fi rst couple of fl ights to give yourself time to become
acclimated to it.
Have a ball! But always stay in control
and fl y in a safe manner.
GOOD LUCK AND GREAT FLYING!