Testing The Airplane: Motor On - PowerUp 3.0 User Manual

Testing the Airplane: Motor On
Your goal in this test is to achieve straight, level flight, without any unwanted
behavior by the airplane. Do not perform any maneuvers.
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1. Check:
• Is the battery charged?
• Are the control surfaces adjusted
correctly?
• Does the electric rudder move
correctly when you tilt the
smartphone?
2. Face the wind.
3. Choose a distant target to fly to.
4. Double-tap the throttle to unlock it.
5. Raise the throttle until the thrust
indicator reaches 60%.
6. Hold your smartphone level, and
keep it level during the entire test
flight.
7. Launch the airplane with a gentle
push.
Note: If it's windy, use very little power
to launch the airplane.
8. Observe your airplane until it lands;
identify unintended behavior, and
adjust accordingly. After a successful
straight, level flight, you are ready for
your first flight with you in command.
Warning: Whenever the Smart Module
is turned on, make sure that the throttle
is locked (lock it by double-tapping the
screen of the smartphone app). Just
before launching the airplane, unlock the
throttle (by double-tapping the screen).
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