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Flying Your Aircraft
Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a flying location.
NOTICE: While the aircraft is capable of forward flight in light to moderate winds, we
recommend using multirotor mode only in very light wind or calm conditions. Using
multirotor mode or transitioning from forward flight to multirotor mode in windy
conditions will cause the aircraft to be blown downwind and could cause a loss of
control or a crash. Use only the forward flight modes for flying in windy conditions.
Range Check your Radio System
Before you fly, range check the radio system. Refer to your specific transmitter
instruction manual for range test information.
Just Before Flight
The recommended battery is the EFLB8002SJ30 800mAh LiPo. For best results,
always use a fresh battery. Due to the increased battery draw of this or any vertical
lift aircraft, using an old or worn battery will give far shorter flight times.
For your first flights with the recommended 800mAh battery pack, set your
transmitter timer or a stopwatch to 8 minutes.
NOTICE: Never fly the aircraft without first setting and activating a timer.
After 8 minutes, land the aircraft. Adjust your timer for longer or shorter flights
depending on your preference and battery usage.
Arming
The X-VERT can be armed in any of the three flight modes. The active flight
mode during arming determines how the aircraft will indicate it is armed and
ready for flight.
Prior to arming, lower the throttle to the lowest setting. The aircraft will not arm
unless the throttle is fully lowered.
When the aircraft is armed in multirotor mode, the motors will spin up to idle speed.
When the aircraft is armed in either stability or acro mode, the elevons will cycle
and then return to center. The motors will not run until throttle is applied.
IMPORTANT: As a safety feature, arming in one flight mode and changing to
another flight mode prior to adding throttle will cause the aircraft to disarm.
Vertical Takeoff
1. Place the aircraft vertically on the landing gear on a flat, level surface with the
top facing you. The aircraft must be sitting vertically to arm in multirotor mode.
2. Set the flight mode to multirotor flight.
3. Lower the throttle to the lowest setting. The aircraft will not arm unless the
throttle is fully lowered.
4. Arm the aircraft by pressing and holding the motor arm/disarm switch. When
the aircraft is armed in multirotor mode the motors will spin up to idle speed.
5. Gradually increase the throttle until the model lifts off and is approximately
2 ft. (600mm) off the ground. Avoid forcing the aircraft into the air.
Hovering and Vertical Flight
Making small corrections on the transmitter, try to hold the aircraft in one spot. If
flying in calm winds, the model should require almost no corrective inputs. After
moving the aileron/elevator stick and returning it to center the model should
level itself. The model may continue to move due to inertia. Move the stick in the
opposite direction to stop the movement.
After you become comfortable hovering, you can progress into flying the model
to different locations, keeping the top pointed towards you at all times to aid with
orientation. You can also ascend and descend using the throttle stick.
When comfortable with these maneuvers, attempt flying with the aircraft in
different orientations. It is important to keep in mind that the flight control inputs
will rotate with the aircraft, so always try to picture the control inputs relative
to the nose of the aircraft. For example, pushing the elevator stick forward will
always pitch the nose toward the bottom of the fuselage, causing the aircraft to
move forward and vice versa.
Hovering and multirotor flight is best attempted in low wind conditions.
Attempting to fly in higher winds will cause the aircraft to drift downwind
dramatically if the top or bottom are turned into the wind. It is possible to hold
position somewhat if the aircraft is turned sideways into the wind, but this is
recommended only for more experienced pilots.
Lowering the throttle to descend while flying in multirotor mode in choppy or
windy conditions may cause the aircraft to appear “bouncy” or erratic. This is
normal as the flight controller reacts to compensate for the moving air.
Transitioning In Flight
To transition to stability, forward flight from multirotor flight, change the
flight mode switch on your transmitter to the stability flight mode position. The
throttle will increase slightly and the aircraft will pitch forward until forward flight
attitude has been achieved. It is normal to have some slight oscillations in pitch
as the aircraft transitions into forward flight. While in stability flight mode the
motors use differential thrust to provide yaw control.
NOTICE: Always fly in a clear and open area. While the transition from
multirotor to forward flight does not require much space, you will not be able to
change the direction of flight until the transition is complete. NEVER attempt to
transition to forward flight indoors in anything but a large open space such as a
large gymnasium.
To transition to multirotor flight from forward flight, reduce the airspeed
and change the flight mode switch on your transmitter to the multirotor flight
position. The throttle will increase slightly and the aircraft will pitch up until it
reaches a multirotor attitude.
NOTICE: If you are flying in wind, the aircraft will be blown downwind after it
transitions to vertical mode.
Transition to vertical flight at low throttle will cause the aircraft to descend until
more throttle is applied.
Stability and Acro Forward Flight
Fly the aircraft and trim it for level flight per the In Flight Trimming section.
The X-VERT flies in a very similar manner in forward flight to any other fixed-
wing aircraft. It is capable of a wide range of aerobatic maneuvers, including
loops and rolls. Additionally, the differential thrust of the motors allows for unique
spinning and tumbling maneuvers.
Hand Launching
Hand launching is preferred when flying in higher winds or when vertical takeoff
may not be possible.
1. Lower the throttle to the lowest setting. The aircraft will not arm unless the
throttle is fully lowered.
2. Power on the model normally, allowing it to initialize completely.
3. Set the flight mode switch to stability mode.
4. Hold the aircraft horizontal, with a firm grip at the rear-center of the airframe,
being careful not to interfere with the control surfaces.
5. Arm the aircraft by pressing and holding the motor arm/disarm switch. When the
aircraft is armed in either stability or acro mode, the control surfaces will cycle left
and right and then return to center. The aircraft is now armed in stability mode. The
motors are armed and will run with any throttle input.
6. Increase the throttle to approximately 50–75%.
7. Give the aircraft a light, underhand toss into the wind.
Landing
The preferred method of landing is to transition the aircraft into multirotor flight
mode and bring it into a low hover. Slowly lower the throttle to descend to a
soft landing. Immediately activate throttle cut or press and hold the motor arm/
disarm switch to stop the motors when the aircraft touches down. Failure to stop
the motors may cause the aircraft to skip or hop across the ground if the flight
controller does not recognize the aircraft has landed.
It is possible to land the aircraft in forward flight as well when conditions
dictate it, such as in high wind. To land while in a forward flight mode, turn the
aircraft into the wind and lower the throttle to decrease the forward speed. Fly
the aircraft to approximately 6 inches (15cm) or less above the runway, using
a small amount of throttle for the entire descent. Keep the throttle on until the
aircraft is ready to touch down.
Just before touch down, keep the wings level and the airplane pointed into the
wind. Gently lower the throttle while easing back on the elevator to bring the
aircraft to touch down on the runway as slowly and gently as possible. Using
stability mode for landings will help stabilize the aircraft.
IMPORTANT: The aircraft will automatically disarm after sitting for approximately
3 seconds with no throttle, no control inputs or aircraft movement.
The average flight time with a mixture of multirotor and forward flight using the
recommended 800mAh flight battery is approximately 8 minutes.