Pre-Flight & Testing; Preflight Checks; Motor; Flight Controls - Twisted Hobbys EXTRA SLICK Assembly Manual

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Preflight Checks

Motor

: Should run smoothly at all stick
positions, and transition smoothly from
low to high RPM. If the motor is turning
backwards, reverse two of the three wires
between the motor and ESC. Check that
the screws holding the motor to the
airframe are tight and secure.

Flight Controls

: Should be centered with
sticks in the neutral positions. Ensure that
all controls and linkages move freely.
Double check that all hinged areas are free
from rips or tears. Verify proper control
surface directions. Right Roll is – right
aileron up, left aileron down, Left Roll is
left aileron up and right aileron down.

Batteries

: Should be fully charged prior
to each flight. Watch transmitter battery
level and follow
recommendations. Motor battery should
not be drained
recommended by the manufacture, use a
timer to prevent an over discharged
condition.

Radio

: : : : All trims should be set to neutral
and throttle in the low position. Check
that rate switches and mixes are set
properly.

Range Check

: : : : With and without the
motor running per radio manufactures
instructions. If there is insufficient range
or significant reduction with the motor
running, resolve and re-test before flying.
Be safe and enjoy, thank you again for purchasing a Twisted Hobbys' Product!
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Flight Testing

The first flights should be done with the
CG at the recommended position, and
reduced control rates until comfortable
with your handling of the aircraft. As your
experience with
experiment with different CG points and
control rates. After all flights, check the
aircraft over for damage and/or other items
that may adversely
performance.
The 32" Airframe is full 3D capable EPP
plane and will take anything you throw at
it, including the occasional crash.
the result of a crash, the foam tears, simple
glue with Welders or CA.
prefer Welders because it remains flexible
after drying. CA however, is more suited
for the "quick" repair.
These planes can be flown indoors or
outdoors. It is the perfect size for the
neighbor park, large backyard, gymnasium,
or indoor arena, allowing for plenty of
opportunity to
maneuvers. This aircraft is a great stand
alone plane, or training aid to perfect
routines to be done with larger aircraft.

Storage

This EPP plane should be hung from it's
prop when not in use, doing otherwise
could cause the airframe to twist. Storage
in a hot car could also cause damage.
the aircraft grows
effect flight
If, as
Many pilots
fly and learn new
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