Flying The Model; Range Test; First Take-Off - Reely Mini Hawk Bedienungsanleitung

13. Flying the model

However, we recommend you contact an experienced model aircraft pilot or a model construction club in your area if
you are not sure about how to fly a model aircraft.
If this is not possible, wait for a relatively windless day and look for a suitable flight location. A minimum distance of
150 m from industrial, commercial, residential and recreational areas must be maintained. In addition, it is forbidden
to fly near nature reserves.
a) Range test
Always ensure the flight battery has been charged according to the manufacturer's instructions before the first take-
off. Also use a battery tester to check the status of the transmitter batteries.
First carry out a range test of the remote control on the flight location. Switch on the transmitter, and then turn on the
receiver. Ask an assistant securely to hold the model as you check the range by slowly moving away from the model.
Even with the motor running, all rudder functions should be reliably controllable up to a distance of at least 100 m.
Also be sure to check the correct function and the running direction of the rudders as well as the correct locking of
the tailplane. The vertical landing aid (V-LAND) switch should be in the "OFF" position and the D/R switch should be
at 100%.
If the model flies beyond the remote control's transmission range, thereby interrupting data transmission
from the transmitter to the model, the motor will automatically switch off. The rudders will then remain in the
position last set with the remote control.
The running time of the motor depends on the required performance and can be up to 8 minutes in an energy-saving
flight mode. Uninterrupted flying at maximum motor power significantly reduces the usable running time of the motor.
Once you notice a significant drop in the motor performance, make sure you land your model immediately to avoid
detrimental deep discharge of the flight battery.
b) First take-off
Ask a helper to launch the electric model running at full motor performance with a gentle push against the wind. The
motor should work at 100% of its power.
Our tip:
In order to be able to identify the flight attitude of your model, you should stand at a little distance behind
your assistant and look exactly in the flying direction of the launched model.
If assembled correctly, the model will ascend at a shallow angle, whereby the angle of climb can be affected by the
elevator. Do not attempt to steer it more than necessary. Only adjust the controls if the model changes its altitude, flies
in a curve, ascends too rapidly or if the nose points downwards.
To sensitively correct the flight attitude and to carry out specific changes of direction in normal flight attitude,
short and limited movements of the joysticks on the transmitter are sufficient.
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