Troubleshooting Guide
Problem
Aircraft
responds to other
controls but not
the throttle.
Excessive vibration
or propeller noise.
Reduced flight
time or aircraft
underpowered.
Control surfaces
unresponsive or
sluggish.
Controls reversed. •
Motor loses power
Motor power
pulses then motor
loses power.
Possible Cause
•
ESC is not armed.
•
Throttle channel is reversed.
•
Damaged spinner, propeller,
motor or motor mount.
•
Loose propeller & spinner parts.
•
Propellor installed backwards.
•
Flight battery charge is low.
•
Propeller installed backward
•
Flight battery damaged.
•
Control surface, control horn,
linkage or servo damage.
•
Wire damaged or connections
loose.
Channels are reversed in the
transmitter.
•
Damage to motor, or battery.
•
Loss of power to aircraft.
•
ESC uses default soft Low
Voltage Cutoff(LVC).
Solution
•
Lower throttle stick and
throttle trim to lowest settings
•
Reverse throttle channel on
transmitter.
•
Replace damaged parts.
•
Tighten parts for propeller
adapter, propeller and spinner.
•
Remove and install propeller
correctly.
•
Recharge flight battery.
•
Replace flight battery and
follow battery instructions.
•
Replace or repair damaged
parts and adjust controls.
•
Do a check of connections for
loose wiring.
•
Do the control direction test
and adjust controls for aircraft
and transmitter.
•
Do a check of batteries,
transmitter, receiver, ESC,
motor and wiring for damage
(replace as needed).
•
Land aircraft immediately and
recharge flight battery.