Check The C.g. (Center Of Gravity); Before Flying The Model; Flying Course - FMS MAN-G0244 Instruction Manual

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Check the C.G. (Center of gravity)

When balancing your model, adjust the battery as necessary
so the model is level or slightly nose down. This is the correct
balance point for your model. After the first flight, the CG
position can be adjusted for your personal preference.
1. The recommended Center of Gravity (CG) location for your
model is(180-190mm)from the leading edge of the main wing
(as shown) with the battery pack installed. Mark the location
of the CG on top of the wing.
2. When balancing your model, support the plane at the marks
made on the bottom of the main wing with your fingers or a
commercially available balancing stand. This is the correct
balance point for your model. Make sure the model is assembled
and ready for flight before balancing.

Before flying the model

Find a suitable flying site
Find a flying site clear of buildings, trees, power lines and other obstructions. Until you know how much area will be required and
have mastered flying your plane in confined spaces, choose a site which is at least the size of two to three football fields - a flying
field specifically for R/C planes is best. Never fly near people - especially children, who can wander unpredictably
Perform the range check for your plane
As a precaution, an operational ground range test should be performed before the first flight each time you go out.
Performing a range test is a good way to detect problems that could cause loss of control such as low batteries, defective
or damaged radio components, or radio interference. This usually requires an assistant and should be done at the actual
flying site you will be using.
First turn on the transmitter, then install a fully-charged battery into the fuselage. Connect the battery and install the hatch.
Remember, use care not to bump the throttle stick. Otherwise, the propeller/fan will turn and possibly cause damage or injury
Note: Please refer to your Transmitter Manual that came with your radio control system to perform a ground range check. If the
controls are not working correctly or if anything seems wrong, do not fly the model until you correct the problem. Make
certain all the servo wires are securely connected to the receiver and the transmitter batteries have a good connection.
Monitor your flight time
Monitor and limit your flight time using a timer (such as on a wristwatch or in your transmitter if available). When the
batteries are getting low you will usually notice a performance drop before the ESC cuts off motor power, so when the plane starts
flying slower you should land. Often (but not always) power can be briefly restored after the motor cuts off by holding the throttle stick
all the way down for a few seconds.
To avoid an unexpected dead-stick landing on your first flight, set your timer to a conservative 4 minutes. When your alarm sounds
you should land right away.

Flying course

Take off
While applying power, slowly steer to keep the model straight.The model should accelerate quickly.
As the model gains flightspeed you will want to climb at a steady and even rate. It will climb out at a nice angle of attack (AOA).
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180-190mm