E-flite A6M5 Zero 300 BNF Basic - Manual (Page 9)

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Flying
We recommend fl ying your E-fl ite ® A6M5 Zero
outside in no greater than moderate winds or inside
in a large gymnasium. Always avoid fl ying near
houses, trees, wires and buildings. You should also
be careful to avoid fl ying in areas where there are
many people, such as busy parks, schoolyards or
soccer fi elds. Consult local laws and ordinances
before choosing a location to fl y your aircraft.
Hand launch
Get assistance to hand launch the aircraft so that
you can give full attention to transmitter control.
Hold the aircraft by the fuselage over the wings.
Give a fi rm underhand throw directly into the
wind slightly up (5–10 degrees above the horizon)
with full throttle. After the aircraft gains altitude,
decrease the throttle as you desire. If you have
no one to launch the aircraft with you, launch the
aircraft using the hand that isn’t operating the
elevator stick so that you have elevator control in
the critical fi rst few seconds of fl ight. Once you have
the Zero airborne, maintain a shallow rate of climb
and allow the aircraft to gain speed before making
the fi rst turn. Familiarize yourself with the fl ight
characteristics of the Zero and practice fl ying the
aircraft high enough so that you can recover control
if it does not respond as you desire.
Landing
Make sure to land into the wind. Fly the aircraft to
approximately 6 inches (15 cm) or less above the
runway, using a small amount of throttle for the
entire descent. Keep the throttle on until the aircraft
is ready to fl are. During fl are, keep the wings level
and the aircraft pointed into the wind. Gently lower
the throttle while pulling back on the elevator to
bring the aircraft down on its belly. Fully lower
the throttle just before the aircraft lands to avoid
propeller damage.
NOTICE: If a crash is
imminent, reduce the
throttle and trim fully.
Failure to do so could
result in extra damage to
the airframe, as well as
damage to the ESC and
motor.
NOTICE: Crash damage
is not covered under
warranty.
NOTICE: When you are
fi nished fl ying, never keep
the aircraft in the sun. Do not store the aircraft in
a hot, enclosed area such as a car. Doing so can
damage the foam.
Repairs
Repair this aircraft using foam-compatible CA
(cyanoacrylate adhesive) glue or clear tape. Only use
foam-compatible CA glue as other types of glue can
damage the foam. When parts are not repairable,
see the Replacement Parts List for ordering by
item number.
For a listing of all replacement and optional parts,
refer to the list at the back of this manual.
NOTICE: Use of foam-compatible CA accelerant on
your aircraft can damage paint. DO NOT handle the
aircraft until accelerant fully dries.
Flying Tips and Repairs
Always decrease
throttle before
propeller strike.
CAUTION
Wind