Introduction - Innoflight GALAXY 950 Operating Manual

Airframe ............................................................................................................................ 56
GCS .................................................................................................................................... 56
Flight Mission .................................................................................................................... 56
Flight Operations...................................................................................................................... 56
Control Check ....................................................................................................................... 56
Autopilot Status Check ......................................................................................................... 57
Check Parachute Operation .................................................................................................. 57
Connecting INF Flight Planner to the Aircraft ...................................................................... 57
Load a Flight Plan onto the Autopilot ................................................................................... 57
Check Sensor Operation ....................................................................................................... 57
Take-off Procedure .................................................................................................................. 58
AP Switch to On / GPS Mode ............................................................................................ 59
Arm/Spool up .................................................................................................................... 59
Hold the Altitude control to past Midway (65%) .............................................................. 59
Transit ................................................................................................................................ 59
Navigation mode ............................................................................................................... 60
Landing .............................................................................................................................. 60
Flight Characteristic tuning ...................................................................................................... 61
Rotor head Gains .................................................................................................................. 62
Tail Rotor Gains..................................................................................................................... 62
Flight Data logging ................................................................................................................... 63
Downloading Flight Logs ....................................................................................................... 63
Georeferenced photolog ...................................................................................................... 64
Autopilot log storage ............................................................................................................ 65
FAA Part 107 Guidelines (USA) ................................................................................................ 65

Introduction

The following procedures are intended to promote safe, efficient and lawful operation of
Innovative Flight Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) and should be observed by all
personnel. All personnel are reminded of their obligation to comply with the Federal
Aviation Authority (FAA), and aeronautical information and notices published by the FAA.
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