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Contents Safety Information Charging Warnings Contents of the Kit Welcome Preflight Before Your First Flight Before Every Flight Folding a Paper Airplane Preparing the Airplane’s Control Surfaces Assembling the Smart Module Adjusting the Airplane’s Control Surfaces Test Flights Testing the Airplane: Motor Off Testing the Airplane: Motor On Flight 2 2 6 7 11 11 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 24 26
Planning Your Flight Path Taking Off Flying Flying at a Constant Altitude Banking Controlling an Airplane When it is Coming Toward You Landing Observe, Identify, Adjust Stalling Diving Flying Upside Down (Inverted) Unwanted Left or Right Banking Correcting Problems Failure to Charge No Communication Between Smart Module and App Before Flight 26 27 28 28 28 29 30 31 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 Loss of Communication During Flight Total Loss of Control with Uninterrupted Communication Loss of Control of the Rudder
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy. Keep these instructions for future reference - do not discard. Nevertheless, be sure to take the following precautions: • Individuals with long hair should pull their hair back and fasten it with an elastic band. If hair becomes caught in the propeller, detach the propeller from the motor to release the hair. • Never allow the propeller to get close to anyone’s eyes.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 4 | PowerUp 3.0 User Guide Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
To remove the Smart Module from the packaging, carefully cut the rubber bands that are holding module in place, starting from the bottom of the plastic base. Welcome to the PowerUp 3.0 Smart Module & Smartphone App Smart module clips Welcome Contents of the Kit With the PowerUp® 3.0 Smart Module, you can fly the world’s first smartphone-controlled paper airplane. Trim rudder Keel Elevator Electric rudder 4 A4 colorful printed templates 1 waterproof paper PowerUp 3.
Control tower Magnetic compass Battery status Heading direction: N, S, E, or W Thrust level Throttle 8 | PowerUp 3.0 User Guide Artificial horizon Battery charge level Signal strength The app is compatible with smartphones that have Bluetooth Smart. For the complete list of compatible smartphones check www.poweruptoys.com For downloading instructions, see the section Before Your First Flight. The throttle controls the motor’s thrust. Full thrust makes the airplane climb.
Preflight Tilting the smartphone makes the airplane bank. Tapping the control tower icon adds some spice to your flight, with simulated announcements from a control tower. 10 | PowerUp 3.0 User Guide Indicator light On/off switch USB socket PowerUp 3.0 User Guide | 11 Preflight Quick start video tutorial Before Your First Flight 1. Turn on the Smart Module, the indicator light starts to flash. 2. Charge the Smart Module’s battery.
12 | PowerUp 3.0 User Guide 5. Download the PowerUp 3.0 app for your smartphone. Preflight For information about the Smart Module’s indicator light, see Appendix A page 41: Indicator Light on Smart Module. 3. On your smartphone, turn on Bluetooth. 4. If possible, turn off WiFi in your smartphone, because WiFi can interfere with the Bluetooth connection. Download free app PowerUp 3.
When the double-flashing stops, your PowerUp 3.0 Smart Module is ready for use. 14 | PowerUp 3.0 User Guide Before Every Flight 1. Fully charge the Smart Module’s battery (see the section Before Your First Flight). 2. Turn on the Smart Module. The indicator light on the Smart Module flashes slowly. 3. Open the PowerUp smartphone app. The screen says Searching. 4. Wait until a connection is established, about 10 seconds.
Folding a Paper Airplane 4 For first flights, we highly recommend that you use the Invader model shown in Appendix D page 47-48: Invader Airplane Folding Instructions. Nakamura Airplane Folding Instructions 1 16 | PowerUp 3.0 User Guide 2 3 5 6 Preflight You can download and print various templates from the PowerUp website. Note: When you print a template, make sure it is in the center of the paper.
10 11 12 14 13 Preparing the Airplane’s Control Surfaces Note this fold line 15 18 | PowerUp 3.0 User Guide 2. Cut a trim rudder 16 PowerUp 3.0 User Guide | 19 Preflight 1.
Adjusting the Airplane’s Control Surfaces Insert the front of the airplane’s keel (the nose of the airplane) into the clips of the Smart Module, making sure that the keel goes all the way into the clips. The clips should be on the underside of the plane, and the fin should be between the wings. • Elevator tabs: Raise the elevator tabs slightly. Note: If the rod of the Smart Module sticks out above the body of the airplane, you can tape the rod to the plane.
Test Flights 22 | PowerUp 3.0 User Guide Keep in mind: • The field where you fly should be at least 500 × 500 feet (150 ×150 meters) without obstacles like trees and buildings - for example, a soccer field or baseball field. • The wind should be calm. Strong wind can cause turbulence. To make sure that your airplane flies well, first test it without using the motor. 1. Face the wind. 2. Without turning on the motor, launch the airplane into the wind. 3. Observe the flight. 4.
Testing the Airplane: Motor On Your goal in this test is to achieve straight, level flight, without any unwanted behavior by the airplane. Do not perform any maneuvers. 7. Launch the airplane with a gentle push. Note: If it’s windy, use very little power to launch the airplane. 8. Observe your airplane until it lands; identify unintended behavior, and adjust accordingly. After a successful straight, level flight, you are ready for your first flight with you in command.
Flight Crosswind leg Airfield Traffic Pattern Base leg Downwind leg Final Upwind leg 26 | PowerUp 3.0 User Guide PowerUp 3.0 User Guide | 27 Flight Planning Your Flight Path Before taking off, plan your flight path. A good path for beginners is what pilots call the airfield traffic pattern - the path that pilots follow when approaching an airport or taking off from it. This flight path will help you keep the airplane in range during the flight. Taking Off 1.
Flying 28 | PowerUp 3.0 User Guide Controlling an Airplane When It Is Coming Toward You. The biggest challenge with remotecontrolled flying is controlling the airplane when it is coming toward you. When trying to make a left turn, you might end up making a right turn instead. To control an airplane when it is headed toward you, try one of these methods: • Make the airplane level by tilting your smartphone to the side with the lower wing.
Landing If you are following the airfield traffic pattern (see page 23), the airplane will be headed toward you on your final approach. To maneuver the plane more easily in such a situation, follow 30 | PowerUp 3.0 User Guide the recommendations in the section Controlling an Airplane When It Is Coming Toward You. 1. To land safely, direct your airplane to a soft area of the ground. 2. Set the thrust to 0%. 3. Wait for the airplane to land, and then double-tap the app screen to lock the throttle.
Flying Upside Down (Inverted) Correcting Problems If your airplane is flying upside down, there is no way to turn it right-side up during flight. To prevent an airplane from flying upside down: Make sure that the airplane’s wings form a dihedral angle. (see page 21) To solve problems that occur before and during flight, follow the recommendations in this section in the order in which they appear. OK 1. Make sure that your smartphone is level. 2.
No Communication Between Smart Module and App Before Flight 34 | PowerUp 3.0 User Guide Loss of Communication During Flight What you see: • The motor stops working, the electric rudder aligns with the keel, and the airplane stops responding. • The smartphone app says Searching. • The app shows signal strength and battery charge level at 0. What you should do: • Restart the smartphone app, and wait while it reconnects with the Smart Module. If the problem persists: a.
4. If the problem persists, your smart module is damaged Loss of Control of the Rudder Loss of Control of the Motor What you see: The airplane does not bank when you tilt your smartphone, but the motor still responds. What you should do: 1. Lower the throttle to 0 (turning off the motor), and land. 2. Check the rudder. If it is stuck, gently release it. 3. If the problem persists, replace the rudder. What you see: The motor does not respond to your commands, but the rudder does.
Reinstalling the Electric Rudder Attaching the Propeller If the propeller gets detached from the motor or becomes damaged, follow these steps to reattach your propeller or install a new one. 1. Turn off the motor. 2. Hold the propeller so that the side with the bump is facing the electric rudder, and attach the propeller to its shaft. 1. Insert the upper mount pin on the rudder into the upper hole. 2. Gently push the rudder into its proper position between the lower and the upper holes. 38 | PowerUp 3.
Dos and Don’ts of Flying 40 | PowerUp 3.0 User Guide When all else fails, fold a new airplane! Also fold a new one if your airplane gets bent out of shape after several flights. Don’ts • Do not land your airplane on hard surfaces. They may damage the PowerUp Smart Module. • Avoid flying in windy conditions. Strong wind can cause turbulence. • Never hold your airplane by the wings. Grasp it only by the Smart Module or the keel.
Appendix B: Smartphone App Settings 42 | PowerUp 3.0 User Guide Term Definition Anhedral and dihedral See illustrations on page 19. Bank A change in the direction of an airplane, occurring at a constant rate. Control surface A moveable part (located on the back of a wing) that enables a pilot to change the airplane’s attitude. By adjusting a control surface, the pilot increases or decreases the lift force that the wing creates. Elevator A control surface that is located on the back of a wing.
Term Definition Glide A flight pattern in which the airplane descends without the motor running and uses air speed to create lift. Inverted A flight pattern in which the airplane flies upside down. 44 | PowerUp 3.0 User Guide Definition Rudder A control surface on the back of the vertical wing. In paper airplanes, the rudder is at the back end of the keel and creates yaw (which causes banking). Throttle A lever that controls the amount of thrust.
Appendix D: Invader Airplane Folding Instructions Term Definition Trim rudder On PowerUp paper airplanes, a rudder that you make by cutting the keel. The trim rudder eliminates the effect of the motor’s torque on the airplane. For first flights, we highly recommend that you use the Invader model, shown here. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Invader airplane folding instructions Yaw Appendix 46 | PowerUp 3.0 User Guide PowerUp 3.
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