VolantexRC ASW28 Instructions Manual - Knock

First turn on the transmitter. Then, install the fully charged battery into the fuselage 

and hold it  in place with the hook-and-loop  strap. Connect  the battery  and install

the 

canopy

.

Remember, use care not to “

knock

” the throttle stick

, if you do "knock" the 

stick 

the 

motor will start and the propeller will most likely cause 

damage or 

injury.

With  the  antenna on the  transmitter  collapsed  (not extended ), begin walking 

away from the model operating the controls in a predictable pattern  (for example: Up,

then down elevator. Right, then left aileron. Right, then  left rudder). While moving 

the control surfaces,  also vary motor rpm. 

Have your assistant alert you if the controls fail to respond or if they move suddenly 

or erratically. You should be able to  maintain control  up to  a distance of approxi-

mately100’ [30m].

 If the controls respond  erratically or if anything  else seems wrong, make certain  

all the servo wires are securely connected to the receiver and that the transmitter  

and receiver batteries  are fully charged.  If  you cannot  find

a mechanical  problem  

with the model ,  it is slightly possible  that there  is radio  interference  in the 

area. One option would be to try another range check at an alternate  flying site.

 After the range check, fully extend the antenna.

 Monitor and limit your flight time using a timer such as the one on your wrist watch.  

When the  batteries are  getting  low you will usually  notice a performance drop

before the ESC cuts off 

the 

motor power, when you notice the plane flying slower

you should  land. Often (but not always!), power can be briefly restored after the  

motor cuts off by holding the throttle stick all the way down for a few seconds.

 To avoid an unexpected dead-stick landing on your first flight set  your timer to a co- 

nservative 4 minutes.When the alarm sounds you should land your model.

 When you learn how much flight time you are getting you can  adjust your timer  

accordingly.   Always  be  conservative  so  the  motor  won’t   quit  unexpectedly  

and  you  will  have enough battery  to  land  

with 

power

 still available if required.

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