Repairing Minor Damage - Merlin pilot 500 Instruction Manual

Trimming Adjustments and Control Tests
It is important that the control surfaces of your aeroplane are correctly set for it to fly correctly.
Warning: Keep everything clear of the propeller before starting the tests so you do not damage any property or harm anyone.
Trimming Check
1. Switch on your transmitter and make sure the throttle stick is fully pulled back. - 000
2. Make sure the battery is plugged in. Leave the aircraft until you see the power light stop flashing and remain constant to confirm the
unit has calibrated.
3. If while flying, you notice the model drifts in any direction without you operating the controls, the model
can be trimmed using the trim tabs on the transmitter.
4. The trim tabs offset the centre position of the control stick to regain the models natural equilibrium.
5. Each Trim tab moves the centre position in the direction indicated on the tab, this is always from the
perspective of the aircraft facing away from the operator.
6. If the model is drifting left, add a step of right rudder trim. If the model is tilting forwards, add a step of
back trim. These both work for the opposite directions.
7. The throttle trim will generally not be needed as the model will not configure on start up if the throttle is
not set at zero.
At all times the trim positions are shown on the LCD screen. The Indicator will move up and down the trim line
to show how much trim is currently being used. Once adjusted the trim will remain saved in those positions for
use next time. The transmitter will beep once when the trim is at the centre position for easy identification.

Repairing Minor Damage

If you happen to crash, and part of the tail or wing breaks, you can repair the damage by using packing tape or Foam Safe super glue to repair
and cover the missing pieces. However, if the damage is severe, or if the wings and/or tail are bent, replace the damaged parts prior to flying
again. See the last few pages of the manual for a complete list of replacement parts for your Merlin Flight Product. To ensure that you minimise
the chances of any potential problems whilst using your Merlin Product we always recommend replacing any parts that look to be damaged before
use.
Advanced flight Characteristics Button
There are two flight modes for the Pilot 500 to help you get the most out the performance. Primary mode gives a basic speed and range of
movement from the controls and is the most stable of the two. The advanced mode gives a higher level of speed and movement from the controls
to give you a more hands on feel.
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The flight characteristics can be adjusted at any time while the transmitter is
turned on by pressing down the control stick button.
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The transmitter will beep and the Primary/Advanced mode indicator change from
a half circle for Primary to a full circle for Advanced.
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