E-flite Carbon-Z Cub PNP - Manual (Page 17)

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Flying Tips and Repairs
Always
decrease throttle at
propeller strike.
Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a fl ying location.
Flying Field
Always choose a wide-open space for fl ying your aircraft. It is ideal for you
to fl y at a sanctioned fl ying fi eld. If you are not fl ying at an approved site,
alwaysavoid 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.
Range Check your Radio System
Before you fl y, range check the radio system. Refer to your specifi c transmitter
instruction manual for range test information.
Understanding Oscillation
Once the AS3X system is active (after advancing the throttle for the fi rst time),
you will normally see the control surfaces react to aircraft movement. In
some fl ight conditions, you will see oscillation. If oscillation occurs, decrease
airspeed. If oscillation persists, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide for more
information.
Takeoff
Place the aircraft in position for takeoff (facing into the wind). Set your trans-
mitter in low rate and gradually increase the throttle to ¾ to full and steer with
the rudder. Pull back gently on the elevator and climb to a comfortable altitude.
Flying
Fly the airplane and trim it for level fl ight at ¾ throttle. After landing, adjust
the linkages mechanically to account for trim changes, then reset the trims to
neutral. Ensure the aircraft will fl y straight and level with no trim or sub-trim.
Tip: If using more than 8 clicks of fl ight trim, mechanically adjust the linkage
so less trim is needed, or AS3X operation may be affected.
Landing
For your fi rst fl ights and with the recommended battery pack (EFLB32006s30),
set your transmitter timer or a stopwatch to 7 minutes. Adjust your timer
for longer or shorter fl ights once you have fl own the model. When the motor
pulses, land the aircraft immediately and recharge the fl ight battery. It is not
recommended to fl y the battery to LVC.
Make sure to land into the wind. Fly the aircraft to approximately 36 inches
(90 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
wheels.
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: After any impact, always ensure the receiver
is secure in the fuselage. If you replace the receiver,
install the new receiver in the same orientation as the
original receiver or damage may result.
NOTICE: Crash damage is not covered under warranty.
Flaps
When using fl aps, takeoffs and landings are shorter. When taking off, the tail
will come off the ground quicker for better rudder control during the takeoff
roll.
During landing, the fl aps allow a landing approach to be steeper with the ability
to use more throttle. Flaps make the plane come in at a slower airspeed
and make it easier to fl are and settle in for a smooth landing.
When deploying the fl aps, slow the aircraft down to 1/4 throttle. If the fl aps
are deployed when the aircraft is at a higher speed, the aircraft will pitch up.
Set your down elevator to fl ap mixing at 42% to reduce the pitch up tendency.
NOTICE: When using fl aps with this airplane, down elevator to fl ap mixing is
required. Failure to do so may result in loss of control or a crash.
Water Takeoff and Landing Using the Optional Float Set
Only use the fl oats if you are comfortable fl ying your aircraft and have
repeatedly taken off, fl own and landed with success. Flying off water poses a
higher risk to the airplane because the electronics can fail if fully immersed in
water.
Always ensure the optional fl oats ( EFL1045016 , sold separately) are secure on
the fuselage and that the fl oat rudder linkage is correctly connected and moves
freely before putting the aircraft in water.
To take off on water, steer with the rudder and slowly increase the throttle.
Keep the wings level on takeoff. Hold a small amount (1/4–1/3) of up
elevator and the aircraft will lift off once fl ying speed is reached. Avoid rapidly
increasing the throttle as torque from the motor may cause the aircraft to roll
to the left when on water.
To land this aircraft on water, fl y the aircraft to a couple of feet off the surface
of the water. Reduce throttle and add up elevator to fl are the aircraft.
When taxiing, you must use throttle to move the aircraft forward, but steer with
the rudder stick. The stick will turn both the aircraft rudder and a small rudder
attached to the left fl oat.
Avoid taxiing cross wind if there is a breeze, as this can cause the aircraft to
fl ip over if wind gets under the upwind wing. Taxi 45 degrees into the direction
of the wind (not perpendicular to the wind) and use aileron to hold the upwind
wing down. The aircraft will naturally try to face into the wind when taxiing.
Always fully dry the aircraft after landing on water.
Wind
NOTICE: When you are fi nished fl ying, never leave the airplane in direct sun-
light or a hot, enclosed area such as a car. Doing so can damage the foam.
Repairs
Thanks to the Z-Foam ™ material in this aircraft, repairs to the foam can be
made using virtually any adhesive (hot glue, regular CA, epoxy, etc). 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 end of
this manual.
NOTICE: Use of CA accelerant on your aircraft can damage paint. DO NOT
handle the aircraft until accelerant fully dries.
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