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{{DISPLAYTITLE:QQ Yak 54 35cc Aura First Flight}}

== QQ Yak 54 35cc - First Flight With Aura ==
After following all the steps in the Manual and the Aura Install Wiki page, you are ready for your first QQ Yak 54 35cc with Aura!

=== Step 1 - Test your Failsafe ===
While on the ground, Test your failsafe behavior by turning your radio off

=== Step 2 - Know your Gyro Kill Switch ===
If you followed the instructions above, toggling the Ch7/Aux2 channel on your Transmitter will turn the Gyro functionality ON and OFF.
* Make sure to test this before flying
* If you need to turn off the Gyro in flight, don't forget to toggle this switch

=== Step 3 - Put the Aura in Flight Mode 2 ===
Move your Gear Switch to the Middle Position which will put the Aura in Flight Mode 2
* Flight mode 2 is Low Rates and Low Gains. This is a great Flight Mode for the initial take off and trim flight.

=== Step 4 - Take off and Trim the Airplane in flight at Full Airspeed ===

=== Step 5 - Land and do Quick Trim ===

=== Step 6 - Have fun with your new QQ Yak 54 35cc ===

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 === Step 6 - Land and Quick Trim if necessary ===
-After trimming your QQ Yak54 35cc, bring it in for a landing.  If you have transmitter trim with Aura, you may experience changes in trims as you change the Aura Flight Mode.  To eliminate any trim changes when the Aura Flight Mode is changed, you can mechanically adjust the control surfaces or use the Aura 'Quick Trim' feature (Quick Trim does not work for PWM connection method).
+After trimming your QQ Yak54 35cc, bring it in for a landing.  If you have transmitter trim with Aura, you may experience changes in trims as you change the Aura Flight Mode.  To eliminate any trim changes when the Aura Flight Mode is changed, you can mechanically adjust the control surfaces or use the Aura 'Quick Trim' feature.
 'Quick Trim' easily stores any required trims in the Aura without needing to use the Aura Config Tool.  The 'Quick Trim' feature will learn the current trims in the airplane, and store them in the Aura.  After 'Quick Trim', you remove the trim in your transmitter.
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 <small>''[http://resources.flexinnovations.com/files/Aura8_Quick_Start_EN_v1.4.0.pdf Page #3 of the Aura Quick Start Guide also discusses Quick Trim]''</small>
 === Step 7 - Have fun with your new QQ Yak 54 35cc! ===
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-=== Step 5 - Take off and Trim the Airplane in flight at Full Airspeed ===
+=== Step 5 - Take off and Trim the Airplane in flight ===
 * Take off, get to a safe altitude, and check trims.
 * If the airplane needs any trim, use your transmitter trim buttons and trim the airplane at 1/2-2/3 throttle.

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 == QQ Yak 54 35cc - First Flight With Aura ==
-After following all the steps in the [http://resources.flexinnovations.com/Flex_Images/PDF_Library/Yak54_35cc_Manual_EN_V1.4_c.pdf QQ Yak 54 35cc Manual] and the [[QQYak54_35cc/Aura|QQ Yak 54 35cc Aura Installation]] Wiki page, you are ready for your first QQ Yak 54 35cc with Aura!
+After following all the steps in the [http://resources.flexinnovations.com/Flex_Images/PDF_Library/Yak54_35cc_Manual_EN_V1.4_c.pdf QQ Yak 54 35cc Manual] and the [[QQYak54_35cc/Aura|QQ Yak 54 35cc Aura Installation]] Wiki page, you are ready for your first QQ Yak 54 35cc flight with Aura!
 Please take a look at our suggested first flight steps.  Be safe and enjoy your QQ Yak 54 35cc!
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 === Step 1 - Test your Failsafe ===
 While on the ground, test your failsafe behavior before your first flight!
-* For the QQ Yak 54 35cc, the Aura will pass thru your transmitter's failsafe commands.
+* For the QQ Yak 54 35cc, the Aura will pass thru your transmitter's failsafe commands if using one of our recommended receiver connections.
-* Confirm you go to low throttle and your control surfaces act as desired.  Adjust failsafes in your transmitter if needed.
+* Confirm that the failsafe functions properly. Power on the transmitter and airplane, and set throttle to half (make sure no motor batteries are plugged in, or the engine is not running!). Shut the transmitter off, and verify that the throttle then moves to the idle or off position. Adjust failsafe in your transmitter as needed.
 === Step 2 - Know your Gyro Kill Switch ===
 While on the ground, toggle the Gyro Kill Switch on your Transmitter to test that the Gyro Kill Switch functionality.
-* The Gyro Kill switch should be assigned to a 2 Position switch that affects the Ch7/Aux2 Channel.
+* The Gyro Kill switch should be a 2 Position switch that affects the Ch7/Aux2 Channel.
 * Before you fly, know which switch on your transmitter turns ON and OFF the gyro functions.
 * You should not need to turn the gyro off unless it is an emergency such the Aura mounting coming loose in the airplane or incorrect Aura programming.
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 === Step 3 - Know your Aura Flight Mode Switch ===
 While on the ground, experiment with the Aura Flight Mode switch to see how the rates and gains change as you change the Aura Flight Mode.
-* The Flight Mode switch should be assigned to a 3 Position switch that affects the Gear Channel.
+* The Flight Mode switch should be a 3 Position switch that affects the Gear Channel.
 * Refer to [[QQYak54_35cc/Aura#QQ_Yak_54_35cc_Aura_Flight_Modes|QQ Yak 54 35cc Aura Installation]] page for a detailed description of the Aura Flight Modes.
 * Make sure you understand the QQ Yak 54 Flight Modes before your first flight!
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 === Step 5 - Take off and Trim the Airplane in flight at Full Airspeed ===
-* Take off and get used to the airplane.
+* Take off, get to a safe altitude, and check trims.
-* If the airplane needs any trim, use your transmitter trim switches and trim the airplane at full airspeed.
+* If the airplane needs any trim, use your transmitter trim buttons and trim the airplane at 1/2-2/3 throttle.
 === Step 6 - Land and Quick Trim if necessary ===
-After trimming your QQ Yak54 35cc, bring it in for a landing.  If you have transmitter trim with Aura, you may experience changes in trims as you change the Aura Flight Mode.  To eliminate any trim changes when the Aura Flight Mode is changed, you can mechanically adjust the control surfaces or apply subtrim in the Aura so you can then fly with reset the transmitter trims back to zero.
+After trimming your QQ Yak54 35cc, bring it in for a landing.  If you have transmitter trim with Aura, you may experience changes in trims as you change the Aura Flight Mode.  To eliminate any trim changes when the Aura Flight Mode is changed, you can mechanically adjust the control surfaces or use the Aura 'Quick Trim' feature (Quick Trim does not work for PWM connection method).
-Aura has a feature called 'Quick Trim' which easily stores any required trims in the Aura as subtrim without needing to use the Aura Config Tool.  The 'Quick Trim' feature will learn the current trims in the airplane, and store them in the Aura.  After 'Quick Trim', you remove the trim in your transmitter.
+'Quick Trim' easily stores any required trims in the Aura without needing to use the Aura Config Tool.  The 'Quick Trim' feature will learn the current trims in the airplane, and store them in the Aura.  After 'Quick Trim', you remove the trim in your transmitter.
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 To 'Quick Trim' your QQ Yak 54 35cc with a modern Digital Receiver connection:
 # Leave the transmitter powered on after the trim flight
 # Completely power down the Aura and the airplane
 # Remove the Servo from 'Port S3' of the Aura

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	== QQ Yak 54 35cc - First Flight With Aura ==		== QQ Yak 54 35cc - First Flight With Aura ==