3
Click OK to confirm.
4
Perform a POWER CYCLE on the X100.
R
:
The airspeed sensor has been reset.
ESULT
A
C
FTER
OMPLETING
17.7 Check the airspeed sensor response
P
REREQUISITES
●
GCS with flight plan exported to Horizon and uploaded to the X100
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Wireless link between GCS and X100 (LINK field green)
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X100 fully initialized
After a reset of the airspeed sensor, it is important to check if this sensor is working correctly.
This must be done before each flight.
1
Remove the pitot cover from the pitot tube.
2
Open Horizon.
3
Press and hold your finger on the pitot tube for a few seconds while verifying if the Hori-
zon airspeed indicator shows a swift increase in airspeed.
W
ARNING
the X100 will assume it is flying and will try to start the motor.
R
:
ESULT
●
Swift increase
If the Horizon airspeed indicator shows a swift increase in airspeed, the airspeed
sensor is working correctly.
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Slow or no increase
Do not use the X100 for flight when there is no increase or only a slow increase in
airspeed. Check the following items:
○
The connection between silicon tube and pitot tube.
○
The connection between silicon tube and eBox.
○
The pitot tube must be clear of dirt.
○
If the problem remains, contact your local dealer.
2.0
Horizon
Check the airspeed sensor response
T
T
:
Check the airspeed sensor response.
HIS
ASK
: Do not hold your finger on the pitot tube for more than five seconds, otherwise
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