WATT AGE Tiger shark Operating Instructions Manual - page 12
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Step 4: Range Testing the Radio System
After getting out to your flying field, but before you fly for the first time, you must range test the radio system. This will
ensure that the transmitter is "talking" correctly to the airplane. You should follow this procedure before every first flight of
the day and after you have a hard landing, crash or after a repair.
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Turn on the transmitter, then turn on the airplane.
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Set the airplane on the ground and extend the transmitter's antenna completely. Move the sticks on the transmitter
once to check the motors. They should turn on and operate smoothly.
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Walk approximately 75ft. from the airplane and move the sticks on the transmitter once more. Check to make sure that
the motors are operating smoothly at this distance. You may need a friend to help you with this step.
If the airplane does not range check, don't fly! Please refer to the troubleshooting guide on page # 15.
SECTION 7: YOUR FIRST FLIGHT
After all this, I bet you're ready to actually go flying! If you've skipped anything prior to this section, we suggest going back
through the instructions. Doing so will help ensure your success.
Some Things to Remember:
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With the flight battery fully charged, you can expect anywhere from 5-10 minutes of flight time, so plan your landing
accordingly.
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Make sure that your flying field has no obstructions you can fly into.
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The flying field should be large enough that you can land anywhere if you get into trouble. Until you are proficient with
the airplane, you don't want to have to worry about landing in a small, localized area.
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There should be no wind during your first few flights; also try to orientate yourself so you're not looking directly into the
sun while flying.
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Fully charge the flight battery just before coming to the flying field. Do not charge the flight battery the night before, then
go flying the next day. The flight battery will have lost some charge and it won't produce full power.
WARNING***WARNING***WARNING***WARNING***WARNING***WARNING
If at any time during your flight, the airplane gets stuck up in a tree, in power lines or on a roof top, DO NOT attempt
to retrieve the model yourself. The airplane is not worth the risk. We strongly suggest contacting your local fire
department for assistance. Attempting to retrieve the model yourself in any of these cases could potentially result in
extreme harm or even death.
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Turn on the transmitter, then the airplane, and carefully extend the transmitter antenna completely.
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Carefully grasp the fuselage with your thumb and forefingers below the wing. While holding the transmitter in your other
hand, push the Motor Speed Up/Down Stick once to check that the motors power up.
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If there is any wind, turn to face it. While holding the Motor Speed Up/Down Stick completely forward (the propellers will
spin very fast), hold the airplane just above shoulder level and gently toss the airplane straight ahead and level. Allow the
airplane to fly straight and continue to hold the stick completely forward so that the airplane climbs.
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Before the airplane gets too far away, push and hold the Turn Right/Left Stick (while still holding the Motor Speed
Up/Down Stick) in the direction you want to turn. The airplane will slowly start to turn. Once the airplane has turned the
direction you want, release the Turn Right/Left Stick. During this time, the airplane should continue to climb to a safe height.
Hand Launching the Tigershark RTF
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