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WattAge Extra 300 RTF Operating Instructions Manual

Summary of Extra 300 RTF

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    1 important information - please read! The wattage extra 300 rtf electric airplane is intended for individuals 12 years of age or older. Children under 12 years of age should always be accompanied by an adult when either assembling or flying the extra 300 rtf. The wattage extra 300 rtf electric airp...

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    2 introduction thank you for purchasing the wattage extra 300 rtf electric airplane. Before completing the final assembly of your new airplane, please carefully read through this instruction manual in its entirety. Doing so will ensure your success the first time around! Wattage extra 300 rtf featur...

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    3 eight aa alkaline batteries small phillips screwdriver section 2: tools and supplies required the tools and supplies listed below will be necessary to finish the final assembly of your extra 300 rtf. You will need to have these items on hand before beginning. If you should have trouble with any of...

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    4 step 1: installing the transmitter batteries ❑ remove the battery cover by pushing down with your thumbs at the two marks shown. ❑ install 8 fresh aa alkaline batteries, being careful to watch that the polarity is correct for each battery. ❑ push the battery cover back into place until you hear it...

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    5 step 2: charging the flight battery ❑ plug the flight battery connector into the battery charger connector. When plugged in properly the connectors should "click" together. ☞ note that the plugs can be plugged in only one way. ❑ plug the charger into a 110v ac wall outlet. ❑ charge the flight batt...

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    6 ❑ slide the plastic landing gear retainer into the slot and push it down firmly. ❑ install and tighten the small wood screw to secure the landing gear retainer into place. ❑ to hold the vertical tail in place, thread the short wood screw into the predrilled hole in one side of the plastic mount, t...

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    7 step 5: installing the wing ❑ set the wing onto the fuselage, making sure the small dowel in the front of the wing engages the predrilled hole in the plastic mount at the front of the wing saddle. ❑ push the back of the wing down firmly against the wing saddle. ❑ align the predrilled hole in the b...

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    8 ❑ push the front of the top deck down and align it with the front of the fuselage and the fuselage sides. ❑ secure the top deck into place by installing and tightening two long wood screws through the predrilled holes in the top deck. Important if, after tightening the screws, there is a gap betwe...

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    9 step 8: installing the flight battery ❑ pull the motor on/off switch back toward you to make sure the motor is in the off position. ❑ turn on the transmitter. Both the green and the red leds should light up. Important always make sure that you turn on the transmitter first, before installing the f...

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    10 step 1: adjusting & checking the control surfaces section 5: testing the extra 300 rtf ❑ make sure the motor on/off switch is in the "off" position, then turn on the transmitter. ❑ plug in and install the flight battery. Do not press the red safety arming switch yet. ❑ carefully adjust the left a...

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    11 to check that the control surfaces move in the proper direction, do the following: ❑ looking from the back of the extra 300 rtf, move the right-hand transmitter control stick completely to the left. The vertical control surface should move left. ❑ looking from the back of the extra 300 rtf, move ...

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    12 the flying field you choose should be a large, open field with grass. There should not be any vehicles, buildings, power lines, trees, large rocks - or anything else for your extra 300 rtf to crash into. Until you are proficient with the extra 300 rtf, we don't recommend taking off or landing fro...

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    13 ● never leave the flight battery plugged into the airplane unless you are flying or testing the controls. ● before flying, always double-check that you've extended the transmitter antenna completely. ● before each flight, do a quick motor test to make sure that the motor is producing full power. ...

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    14 ❑ while holding the extra 300 rtf at shoulder level like before, push the motor on/off switch to turn the motor on. With the propeller spinning at high speed, firmly toss the extra 300 rtf straight ahead and level. Important when trimmed properly, the extra 300 rtf will gently climb on its own wi...

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    15 this troubleshooting guide has been provided to help you diagnose and solve most problems that you may encounter with your extra 300 rtf. Most problems encountered can be solved by carefully following the problem-cause-solution sections below. If you cannot solve the problem using this troublesho...

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    16 warranty service before returning your wattage extra 300 rtf for warranty consideration, the status of the unit must be within the guarantee as stated above. Do not return your wattage extra 300 rtf to the place of purchase. They are not authorized or equipped to perform warranty work on wattage ...