ParkZone PKZ1100 - Manual (Page 5)

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Step 13
Runway Take-off
1. Prior to attempting a runway takeoff, you
should have had several successful flights
of hand-launching the J-3.
2. Make certain the aircraft battery is fully
charged.
3. Turn on transmitter.
4. Plug in aircraft battery.
5. Stand behind the J-3 and take note of the
wind so that you can take off directly into it.
Make certain you are on smooth asphalt or
concrete.
6. Apply full throttle and adjust the stick so
that you keep your J-3 headed directly into
the wind.
7. If the battery is fully charged, you should
be able to lift off the ground in approximately
30–40 feet. As you notice the back of the
plane beginning to lift a bit off the ground,
apply some “up” elevator by pulling back on
the stick. Do not give too much “up” elevator,
or you can cause the airplane to enter into
a stall.
Step 15
Throttle Adjustment
1. Climb to an altitude of 100 feet or more with
full throttle.
2. To achieve and maintain a level “cruising”
altitude, reduce the power by moving the
throttle slider down to approximately 50% of
full-on. The thottle slider is proportional, so
you can add or reduce throttle in small incre-
ments as needed to maintain the altitude that
you desire.
3. To reduce altitude, reduce throttle.
4. To increase altitude, increase throttle.
Step 14
Flying
1. After launching, your J-3 will climb at full
throttle. Keep the throttle full on until you
have reached an altitude of about 50 feet.
At this same time, make sure that you are
continuing to keep the airplane directed into
the wind.
2. Make right and left adjustments as necessary
to keep the plane headed directly into the
wind. After you have reached 50 feet of
altitude, you can begin to make directional
changes that you desire.
3. Remember—control range is 2,500 feet. Do not
allow the plane to get too far away from you.
When the plane is further in the air it is harder to
see and the winds are stronger as well.
4. Always keep the plane upwind from you. This
way, the airplane will not be carried away
from you by the wind.
5. Flying in too much wind is by far the number
one reason for those who are inexperienced
to crash or have fly-aways.
6. Avoid holding the stick full right or left for more
than two seconds, as this will cause the plane
to enter a spiral and could threaten your J-3.
7. Do not try to climb too fast by pulling all the
way back on the stick (up elevator), or your
plane may enter into a stall. Instead, climb
by giving small amounts of elevator.
8. Damage/bends to the wings or tail can greatly
affect flight control. Replace the damaged
parts immediately.
Step 14 continued
Sharp Turns
In order to make a sharper turn, move the stick
in the desired direction and add some up elevator
(pull back on stick). The plane will make a sharper
banking turn.
Note: With the throttle slider set at low or off
(gliding), the plane will not turn as fast as when
you are flying at or near full throttle.
Rudder Trim
If the model wants to constantly turn one direc-
tion, use the trim lever to correct (see drawing).
Your J-3 should fly straight with the control stick at
neutral.
Elevator Trim
If your J-3 wants to go up or down, use the trim
lever located at the left of the stick to correct (see
drawing). The model should fly straight with the
control stick at neutral and should have a steady,
shallow climb at full throttle.
Sharp Turn
Elevator
Trim Lever
Rudder
Trim Lever
NOTE: With the throttle stick set at low or off
(gliding), the plane will not turn as fast as when
the throttle is set on high.
Throttle
Lever
Full
Throttle
Reduced
Throttle
Approx. 50% Throttle
Full
Throttle
Off
Full
On