E-flite Carbon-Z Yak 54 PNP User Manual

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Note: The Carbon-Z Yak 54 can be taken apart and

put back in the box for storage or transportation.

Note: The Carbon-Z Yak 54 is a high-performance

aircraft, designed to handle the stresses of high-

energy aerobatic flight. Due to the construction of the

Carbon-Z Yak 54, the airframe is capable of handling

high G maneuvers.
Takeoff

Choose a large open area with a smooth surface for

takeoff. Confirm your transmitter dual rate switch is

set to LOW rates for takeoff. Point the nose of the

aircraft into the wind.
Landing
Set to Low Rate, start the landing approach by

reducing throttle to 1/4 or less to slow the aircraft. Fly

the aircraft down to about 1-2 feet above the runway.

Slowly reduce power until the throttle is in the off

position. Apply up elevator as the aircraft settles

to the runway. The Carbon-Z Yak 54 can do a main

landing gear landing, or two-point landing, where the

aircraft touches down on the main wheels first and

the tailwheel is off the ground. The Carbon-Z Yak 54

can also land in three-point attitude when all three

wheels touch the runway at the same time.
Repairs
Thanks to the construction of the Carbon-Z Yak 54,

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.

2010 Official Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code

Effective January 1, 2010

GENERAL
1. A model aircraft shall be defi ned as a non-

human carrying device capable of sustained flight

in the atmosphere. It shall not exceed limitations

established in this code and is intended to be

used exclusively for recreational or

competition

activity.

2. The maximum takeoff weight of a model aircraft,

including fuel, is 55 pounds, except for those fl

own under the AMA Experimental Aircraft Rules.

3. I will abide by this Safety Code and all rules

established for the flying site I use. I will not

willfully fly my model aircraft in a reckless and/or

dangerous

manner.

4. I will not fl y my model aircraft in sanctioned

events, air shows, or model demonstrations until

it has been proven airworthy.

5. I will not fl y my model aircraft higher than

approximately 400 feet above ground level, when

within three (3) miles of an airport without

notifying the airport operator. I will yield the

right-of-way and avoid fl ying in the proximity of

full-scale aircraft, utilizing a spotter when

appropriate.
6. I will not fl y my model aircraft unless it is

identified with my name and address, or AMA

number, inside or affi xed to the outside of the

model aircraft. This does not apply to model

aircraft fl own indoors.

7. I will not operate model aircraft with metal-blade

propellers or with gaseous boosts (other than air),

nor will I operate model aircraft with fuels

containing tetranitromethane or hydrazine.

8. I will not operate model aircraft carrying

pyrotechnic devices which explode, burn, or

propel a projectile of any kind. Exceptions include

Free Flight fuses or devices that burn producing

smoke and are securely attached to the model

aircraft during flight. Rocket motors up to a

G-series size may be used, provided they remain

firmly attached to the model aircraft during flight.

Model rockets may be flown in accordance with

the National Model Rocketry Safety Code;

however, they may not be launched from model

aircraft. Officially designated AMA Air Show

Teams (AST) are authorized to use devices and

practices as defined within the Air Show Advisory

Committee

Document.

9. I will not operate my model aircraft while under

the influence of alcohol or within eight (8) hours

of having consumed alcohol.

10. I will not operate my model aircraft while using

any drug which could adversely affect my ability

to safely control my model aircraft.

11. Children under six (6) years old are only allowed

on a flightline or in a fl ight area as a pilot or

while under fl ight instruction.

12. When and where required by rule, helmets must

be properly worn and fastened. They must be

OSHA, DOT, ANSI, SNELL or NOCSAE approved

or comply with comparable standards.

RADIO CONTROL
1. All model flying shall be conducted in a manner

to avoid over fl ight of unprotected people.

2. I will have completed a successful radio

equipment ground-range check before the first

flight of a new or repaired model aircraft.

3. I will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of

spectators until I become a profi cient flier, unless

I am assisted by an experienced pilot.

4. At all flying sites a line must be established, in

front of which all flying takes place. Only

personnel associated with flying the model

aircraft are allowed at or in front of the line. In the

case of airshows demonstrations straight line

must be established. An area away from the line

must be maintained for spectators. Intentional

flying behind the line is prohibited.

5. I will operate my model aircraft using only radio

control frequencies currently allowed by the

Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Only individuals properly licensed by the FCC are

authorized to operate equipment on Amateur

Band

frequencies.