E-flite C-Ray 180 PNP - Manual (Page 11)

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Consult local laws and ordinances before
choosing a location to fl y your aircraft.
We recommend fl ying your aircraft outside in no
greater than moderate winds.
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.
Range Check your Radio System
After fi nal assembly, range check the radio system
with the aircraft. Refer to your specifi c transmitter
and receiver instruction manuals for range test
information.
CAUTION: Keep hands away from the
propeller. Always assume the motor is
powered ON and that the propeller blades
may turn at any time.
Flying
This aircraft is extremely responsive to control
input. Fly at low rate settings until you are familiar
with its response.
Fly your fi rst attempts at high rate settings at high
altitude and slow speeds.
Hand Launching
When hand-launching your aircraft alone, hold the
aircraft in one hand and the transmitter in the other.
Hold the aircraft in the fi nger grips on the underside
of the aircraft. Firmly throw the aircraft directly
into the wind, angled slightly up (5 to 10 degrees
above the horizon). When the propeller is clear of
your hand, apply throttle. Climb to check the trim.
Once the trim is adjusted, begin exploring the fl ight
envelope of the aircraft.
Landing
Make sure to land on a soft surface, like grass. Fly
the aircraft into the wind approximately 6 inches
(15cm) or less above the surface, using a small
amount of throttle for the entire descent. Keep
throttle on until the aircraft is ready to fl are. During
fl are, keep the wings level and the aircraft pointed
into the wind. Before the aircraft touches down,
always fully decrease throttle to avoid damage to
the propeller, motor, ESC or other components.
CAUTION: Never catch a fl ying aircraft in your
hands. Doing so could cause personal injury
and damage to the aircraft.
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.
Repairs
Thanks to the Z-Foam™ construction of 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.
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.
Flying Tips and Repairs
Post Flight Checklist
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1. Disconnect the fl ight battery from the
ESC (required for safety and battery
life).
2. Power OFF the transmitter.
3. Remove the fl ight battery from the
aircraft.
4. Recharge the fl ight battery.
5. Store the fl ight battery apart from
the aircraft and monitor the battery
charge.
6. Make note of fl ight conditions and
fl ight plan results, planning for future
fl ights.