Preflight; Flying Your Taylorcraft - E-FLITE Taylorcraft 450 ARF Assembly Manual

Check Your Radio
Before going to the field, be sure that your batteries are fully
charged per the instructions included with your radio. Charge
both the transmitter and receiver pack for your airplane. Use
the recommended charger supplied with your particular radio
system, following the instructions provided with the radio. In
most cases, the radio should be charged the night before going
out flying.
Before each flying session, be sure to range check your radio.
See your radio manual for the recommended range and
instructions for your radio system. Each radio manufacturer
specifies different procedures for their radio systems. Next, start
the motor. With the model securely anchored, check the range
again. The range test should not be significantly affected. If it is,
don't attempt to fly! Have your radio equipment checked out by
the manufacturer.
Note: Keep loose items that can get entangled in
the propeller away from the prop. These include
loose clothing, or other objects such as pencils and
screwdrivers. Especially keep your hands away from the
propeller.
Double-check that all controls (aileron, elevator, rudder and
throttle) move in the correct direction.
Check the radio installation and make sure all the control
surfaces are moving correctly (i.e. the correct direction and with
the recommended throws). Test run the motor and make sure
it transitions smoothly from off to full throttle and back. Also
ensure the engine is installed according to the manufacturer's
instructions, and it will operate consistently.
Check all the control horns, servo horns, and clevises to make
sure they are secure and in good condition. Replace any items
that would be considered questionable. Failure of any of these
components in flight would mean the loss of your aircraft.
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Flying Your Taylorcraft

Flying the Taylorcraft is a pleasure. Takeoffs are easy as well
as landings. Loops and rolls are as easy as pushing the control
stick in the desired direction with the control throws listed in the
manual. Flight times of 12 minutes with the recommended Li-Po
battery are common.
The Taylorcraft is capable of flying in light winds up to 10 mph,
and can do just about any basic aerobatic manuever you would
like to accomplish. The Taylorcraft carries itself very well on final
approach. It is happy with a descending approach to maintain
the speed during final. Touch downs are easily accomplished in
a three point state.
Please note:
If using the Park 480 motor please use the throttle respectively.
This is a high power setup which can easily push the model to a
very high speed envelope. Ensure you reduce throttle during any
down line maneuvers.
We hope you enjoy flying your Taylorcraft as much as we do.
Happy Landings!
E-flite Taylorcraft ARF Assembly Manual