a) Move your throttle stick all the way down to 0 (no power).

 

b) Turn on your transmitter

 

c) Turn on your receiver.

 

d) Ensure the model is held securely in order to test the motor system. Tie it down or hold the fuselage at the back.

 

STAY WELL CLEAR OF THE PROPELLER AND PLUG IN YOUR BATTERY.

 

e) Advance the throttle on your transmitter

 

f) The Electronic Speed Control (ESC) will apply power to the motor and the prop will begin to rotate. Very briefly advance the power to full throttle to ensure the motor spools up to full power. Do this for no more than 2-3 seconds at a time.

 

g) If the ESC beeps rather than makes the motor turn it is because the ESC is being powered up with the throttle stick at a non-zero position. This is a safety feature to prevent rotation of the prop unless you begin from a zero throttle position after each power up.