WattAge Tangent Instructions Manual

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39Visit our website at http://watt-age.globalhobby.com for information on other Wattage productsSECTION 15: CONTROL THROWSWe recommend setting up the Tangent EP using the control throws listed below. These control throws are suggested forinitial test-flying because they will allow the airplane to fly smoother and make it easier to control.TEST-FLYINGAilerons: 1/4" Up 1/4" DownElevator: 1/4" Up 1/4" DownRudder: 1" Right 1" Left+ When measuring the control throws, measure from the widest point of the control surfaces.Once you're familiar with the flight characteristics of the airplane, you might want to increase the control throws to the sport-flying settings listed below. These control throws will make the airplane more responsive and allow you to do most aerobaticswith ease.SPORT-FLYINGAilerons: 3/8" Up 3/8" DownElevator: 5/16" Up 5/16" DownRudder: 1-1/2" Right 1-1/2" LeftWe do not suggest increasing the control throws beyond the recommended Sport-Flying settings. Higher controlthrows will cause the airplane to be extremely control-sensitive and result in a possible crash if you are not careful.SECTION 16: PREFLIGHT CHECK & SAFETYl Check the operation of the throttle. To do this, do the following:A) Plug the flight battery into the ESC and turn on the radio system.WARNINGDo not turn the receiver on unless the transmitter is turned on first. Always turn the transmitter on first. Never allow handsor clothing to get in the way of the propeller when the radio is turned on. Sudden unwanted radio signals, or turning theradio on with the throttle stick set at full throttle, can turn the motor on unintentionally. Always make sure that the throttlecontrol stick is set to idle before turning on the transmitter.B) When the throttle control stick is at the idle position, the motor should be off. Moving the stick forward shouldturn on the motor. Gradually moving the stick to the full forward position should result in the motor running at full power.+ Some ESCs will give you more proportional control than others. Your ESC may also have a manual control adjustmentscrew that must be adjusted prior to using the ESC. (Refer to your ESC's operating guide for further information.)l Cycle the flight battery three times. When NiMH batteries are new they need to be used 2-3 times before they willproduce their top voltage and duration. To cycle them, simply charge the battery and then run the motor (at low speed toprevent damaging it) until the motor stops. Allow the battery and motor to cool, then repeat this procedure two more times.l Check the condition of the transmitter batteries. They should be fully charged.Continued On Next Page