Freedom Flyer Trouble Shooting Guide - MegaTech Freedom Flyer Flight Manual

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PROBLEM
Motor/propeller does not move
after red button is pressed &
throttle moved.
Motor moves when the start
button is pressed, but stops when
the button is released.
Motor starts as soon as the batter
is connected.
Motor only runs for a short time
before turning off.
Rudder/elevator move erratically
with no input from the transmitter.
After launch, the plane does not
fl y straight or crashes.
Aircraft does not fl y straight, but
turns left or right.
Aircraft pitches violently up or
down during fl ight.
Aircraft loses altitude rapidly Too much rudder being used. Use smaller inputs.
during turns.
Trouble Shooting Guide
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Battery not fully charged.
Battery not connected
Properly.
Battery is not fully charged.
Is something holding down
the red button?
Battery is not fully charged.
Transmitter batteries are
low.
Transmitter antenna is not
fully extended.
Transmitter is too close to
aircraft.
Battery is not fully charged.
Another radio is operating
on the same channel.
Plane was improperly
launched
Rudder or elevator are
not trimmed correctly.
Tail is not securely
mounted on the fuselage.
Battery is not fully charged.
Using too much "up"
elevator.
Rudder is not at neutral.
The wing isn't aligned
properly.
Elevator isn't aligned right.
Using too much elevator.
Too much elevator
movement.
Not enough elevator being
used during turns.
SOLUTION
Charge the battery.
Connect the battery
Correctly.
Charge the battery.
Remove your fi nger
or obstruction from
the red button.
Charge the battery
again following the
directions.
Install fresh AA
batteries.
Extend the antennae.
Move the transmitter
away from the plane.
Charge the battery again
following directions.
Wait until channel is
clear or the other radio
is off.
Review launching
directions.
Make sure rudder and
elevator are set to
neutral trim.
Use clear tape to
secure the tail.
Charge the battery.
Use less up elevator.
Recheck the trim &
adjust if needed.
Review instructions
on aligning the wing.
Check and align the
horizontal stabilizer.
Use small, gentle
control inputs.
Use small, gentle
control inputs.
After applying rudder
apply elevator to
maintain altitude.