ParkZone PKZ5280 - Manual (Page 18)

Range Check your Radio System
After final assembly, range check the radio system with the
Stinson Reliant. Refer to your specific transmitter instruction
manual for range test information.
Before Each Flying Session
• Always make sure you have fully charged the transmitter
batteries or make sure your transmitter has fresh batteries
before you fly.
• Always make sure your Stinson Reliant is properly trimmed
prior to each flight
• Always make sure the receiver, ESC, and battery are secured
in the fuselage.
• Turn on the transmitter before plugging in the flight battery.
With the aircraft on the ground and motor running, you should
walk away approximately 100 feet and still have full control of
all functions while following the specific range test feature of
your DSM2 transmitter. If this is not the case, do not fly. Contact
the appropriate Horizon Product Support office. See page 20.
• Always make sure that all controls are functioning per the
transmitter input you are giving. This includes ailerons, rudder,
elevator and throttle.
• Always make sure the servo reversing switches on the
transmitter are set correctly.
• Always make sure the dual rates switch is at the rate setting
where you plan to fly. We recommend LOW rates for your initial
flying. The Stinson Reliant is VERY maneuverable on high rates
and requires experience to handle properly.
CAUTION: Always remove the flight battery from the
aircraft when you are done flying, or when you are on the
way to the flying field.
Flying
Always choose a wide-open space for flying your ParkZone
Stinson Reliant BNF. It is ideal for you to fly at a sanctioned
flying field. If you are not flying at an approved site, always
avoid flying near houses, trees, wires and buildings. You should
also be careful to avoid flying in areas where there are many
people, such as busy parks, schoolyards, or soccer fields. Consult
local laws and ordinances before choosing a location to fly your
aircraft. We recommend only flying your Stinson Reliant in light
winds.
CAUTION: The Stinson Reliant is designed for scale flight
similar to the full scale aircraft. It is not designed for extreme
aerobatics. High speed and full power turns can damage the
aircraft and result in loss of control.
Takeoff
Choose a large open area with a smooth surface for takeoff.
Face the nose of the aircraft into the wind. Slowly apply ½–¾
throttle and let the aircraft get up to flying speed while steering
with the rudder and tailwheel. Hold up the elevator at the
start of the takeoff roll to keep the tailwheel in contact with
the ground until enough airspeed has been reached that the
rudder becomes effective. The tailwheel will lift off the ground.
Move the elevator to neutral while speed increases to prevent
the aircraft from becoming airborne too quickly. Gently apply
a small amount of up elevator and let the aircraft climb to a
desired altitude.
Flying Tips and Repairs
Fly in this area
(upwind of pilot)
Stand here
600
feet (182.8 m)
EN
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