E-flite Ascent EP Park Glider ARF - Manual (Page 3)

Thank you for purchasing the Ascent electric park glider. E-flite’s
Ascent offers the modeler an ARF (almost-ready-to-fly) electric
park glider that is pre-built to a high level of craftsmanship. It is
unique in that it comes with the electric motor and folding pro-
peller installed, complete with preassembled wiring harness,
saving a significant amount of construction time.
The precovered and trimmed Ascent is a high-quality speed
400-power park glider that can be flight ready in just a few
evenings. The world of electric-powered park gliders is extremely
challenging and rewarding. It is your skill and knowledge of the
surrounding atmosphere, combined with the design capabilities
of your model, that will result in your ability to defy the laws of
gravity and produce flights of unbelievable distance and duration.
With the electric motor, you can climb 300–500 feet (thermal
hunting altitude) several times, resulting in flight times of up to
an hour or more as you soar from thermal to thermal. We have
included sections on "Thermal Soaring" and "Flight Trimming
for Performance and Conditions" to help you achieve the most
enjoyment from your Ascent. We believe you will have many
enjoyable hours of challenging and rewarding flight. Happy
thermal hunting!
An R/C aircraft is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious
bodily harm and damage to property. Fly only in open areas,
preferably AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) approved
flying sites, following all instructions included with your radio.
Always assume the electric motor can come on at any time so
use extreme caution.
Before beginning assembly of your Ascent, we strongly suggest
that you read through this instruction manual so you can
become familiar with the parts and the assembly sequence.
Assemble the kit according to the sequence provided in the
instruction manual. Do not attempt to modify or change the kit
design as doing so could adversely change the models flying
characteristics.
Seek Assistance
If you are new to R/C we suggest you find an experienced pilot
to check out your aircraft and help you with the first few flights.
This will help prevent damage to your model and will speed up
the learning process making your R/C experience all the more
enjoyable. You can contact local R/C clubs or your dealer to
obtain the names of experienced R/C pilots who would be willing
to help you with your first few flights.
Although this is an ARF (Almost-Ready-to-Fly) kit, it does have
some construction features that can be challenging to the less
experienced modeler. If you encounter difficulty in any construction
sequence, please feel free to contact one of our technicians—
we stand ready to provide any assistance we can concerning the
construction of your E-flite Ascent ARF. Contact us at:
Horizon Hobby, Inc.
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, IL 61822
(217) 355-9511
www.horizonhobby.com
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