ParkZone PKZ1600 - Manual (Page 13)

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1. Don’t fly in winds over 10 mph! If you are a less
experienced pilot, this is especially important.
2. A pilot who has never flown a 3-channel plane
with pitch control should get help from an expe-
rienced radio control pilot during first flights.
Pilots who have not flown a 3-channel plane at all
should not fly unless an experienced RC pilot is
present to guide them.
3. Choose your flying field carefully—grass and soft
ground with a 600-foot (183-meter) diameter of
open space is optimal for flying and will lengthen
the life of your airplane. Make sure there are no
obstacles that will get in your way when flying,
such as trees or buildings. Make sure you do
not fly where there are pedestrians who could be
hurt by the airplane.
4. Remember that holding the stick full over for too
long can cause the airplane to spiral dive and
crash. At the very first sign of the plane begin-
ning to spiral down, immediately release the stick
Success Tips
and give the opposite turn control to the spiral,
then pull back on the elevator gently to level
flight and level the wings.
5. Don’t attempt to fly or do maneuvers beyond
your flying abilities. Seek the assistance of an
experienced pilot when trying new maneuvers
that are more extreme and involve fast flight.
6. If you’re gliding with the motor off, allow your
plane more area for turns.
7. Position yourself at your flying field so that you
keep the sun at your back and out of your eyes.
Wear sunglasses on bright days.
8. Keep the aircraft upwind, especially on windier
days, to prevent it from “flying away.” The wind is
normally stronger at higher altitudes than it is on
the ground.
9. Keep your plane in front of you so you don’t have
to turn in circles as you fly. Try to avoid flying
directly overhead.
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
1. Transmitter “AA” batteries are depleted
or installed incorrectly, indicated by a
dim or unlit LED on transmitter or the
low battery alarm.
2. No electrical connection.
3. Flight battery not charged.
4. Crash has damaged the radio inside.
1. Aileron or aileron trim is not adjusted
correctly.
2. Damage to fixed rudder (vertical stab).
1. Wing or tail is damaged.
1. Battery is not fully charged.
2. Elevator trim may be incorrect.
1. Wind is too gusty or strong.
2. Elevator trim may have raised too
much.
Unit does not operate.
Aircraft keeps turning in
one direction
Aircraft is difficult to
control
Aircraft will not climb
Aircraft keeps pitching
up steeply
1. Check polarity installation or replace
with fresh “AA” batteries.
2. Push connectors together until they
“click.”
3. Charge battery fully.
4. Replace the fuselage or receiver.
1. Adjust aileron and/or aileron trim.
2. Make sure fixed rudder (vertical stab) is
at 90 degrees from elevator.
1. Replace damaged part.
1. Charge battery fully shortly before flying.
2. Adjust elevator trim.
1. Postpone flying until the wind calms
down.
2. Trim elevator down with the transmitter
trim or threaded linkage.