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2 Safety and Operational Guidelines
Read this section carefully, it contains information and safety procedures that must be
followed to prevent possible injury and damage. It also details site requirement and
conditions that are needed to fly the Tango.
Safety Precautions and Operational Guidelines
- Always wear eye protection when operating the Tango and bungee launcher
- Do not fly over or close to crowds
- Do not fly near high power lines, electrical substations, high structures or
communications facilities
-Do not fly on rainy or windy days or at night
-Never leave the Tango unattended with the battery connected. Always disconnect the
battery when not flying
-Always turn on the transmitter before connecting the battery to the Tango, failure
to do this may cause the Tango to power up causing injury and damage.
-Avoid standing in line with or crossing over the bungee cable when it is stretched
-Do not advance the throttle while the Tango is sitting on the launch rails. Do not
provide throttle until the bungee cable has released from the aircraft.
-Do not operate the Tango if there is damage to the propeller, wings or any part of the
airframe.
-Do not operate the Tango at night or late evening when lighting conditions are poor
-Follow battery charging procedures, failure to do so may result in fire.
Flying Site Requirements
Before operating the Tango be sure that your flying site fulfills the following
requirements.
Location
Avoid flying in populated areas or where other air traffic is present. Do not fly within:
- 2 km of an airport
- 5 km of a city/town
- 3 km of a radio control flying site
You should also avoid flying near sources of electrical interference such as high power
lines, and substations. For takeoff and landing it is good to have and area of 100 by 1000
to 1500 feet, this site should be relatively level. You should avoid landing in areas with
clods of soil and fields with swaths, as this can damage the aircraft.
