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19.2
Checks and preparations ................................................................................ 143
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Check the elevon response........................................................................ 143
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Check the X100 body ................................................................................. 145
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Check the pitot tube ................................................................................... 145
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Check the wingtips ..................................................................................... 146
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Check the elevons and elevon servos........................................................ 147
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To check the propeller ................................................................................ 147
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Mount an eBox in the X100 ........................................................................ 148
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Prepare the GCS for flight .......................................................................... 148
19.3
Monitoring ....................................................................................................... 150
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Monitor the X100 autopilot initialization...................................................... 150
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Monitor the battery voltage of the X100 ..................................................... 150
19.4
Flight plan ....................................................................................................... 151
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Create a project .......................................................................................... 151
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Create a flight plan ..................................................................................... 153
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Simulate a flight .......................................................................................... 155
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Screw the data link antenna on the eBox................................................... 156
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Mount a charged battery in the X100 ......................................................... 157
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Upload the flight plan to the X100 .............................................................. 158
19.5
Preparation of the X100 for launch ................................................................. 159
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Establish a wireless link between the GCS and the X100.......................... 159
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Screw the GPS antenna on the eBox......................................................... 160
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Prepare the camera settings for flight ........................................................ 161
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Mount the camera in the aircraft................................................................. 163
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Put an F22 transmitter in the X100............................................................. 163
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Seal the payload bay with the top cover..................................................... 165
19.6
Launch ............................................................................................................ 165
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Assemble the launcher ............................................................................... 165
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Mount the X100 on the launcher ................................................................ 170
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Check the pitch and roll position of the X100 ............................................. 173
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Check the position of the propeller blades ................................................. 174
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Cover the pitot tube .................................................................................... 174
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Reset the airspeed sensor ......................................................................... 175
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Remove the pitot cover .............................................................................. 176
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Check the airspeed sensor response ......................................................... 176
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Arm the GCS .............................................................................................. 177
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Remove the safety pin from the launcher................................................... 177
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Be ready for departure ............................................................................... 177
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Launch the X100 ........................................................................................ 178
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