Preflight

Launcher Assembly

  1. Check the battery charge on the rail is at least 4/5.

  2. Undo both straps from the rail.

  3. Unfold the two front legs all the way.

  4. Unfold both of the back legs.

  5. Pull the launch cart to the back of the launcher.

  6. Remove both spring covers.

  7. Remove the main tank from the launcher case.

  8. Install the main tank. Push the tank all the way forward on the front of the rail and ensure both arms are all the way down.

  9. Install the black hose from the case to the main tank. You have to pull back on the shroud while installing.

  10. Install the red hose from the case to the main tank. This one you just have to push on, but to remove later you have to push as well.

  11. Install the power connector from the case the main tank. First push it on and then twist the locking mechanism.

  12. Pullout the launch control pad from the case and place to the side of the rail, the full length of the cord from the launcher box.

Warning

Never move in front of the launcher while not completely vented. The control pad should be in a location to not put the user in line of the aircraft.

Aircraft Setup

Fuselage

  1. Pull the cart arms vertically.

  2. Install the aircraft onto the launcher by pushing it back onto the launch rails using the holes in the sides of the fuselage.

Nose Cone

Warning

Never fly the aircraft with an empty nosecone, and if not using a BST designed payload, verify the CG and weight for the aircraft are in the correct range before operating. The aircraft WILL CRASH if weight and CG are not within the correct bounds.

  1. Hold the two buttons and slide the payload nose cone on.

  2. Ensure both buttons popup once installed.

Tail

  1. Install both tail surfaces with the control rod facing up. Press the button while pushing the surface all the way on.

Wing

  1. Slide the wing joiner into the fuselage.

  2. Install the left and right wings by pressing the orange button while the wing is pushed on.

  3. Ensure the wings are fully inserted and both buttons have popped out.

Shore Power

  1. Optional: Plug in the ground power to power the payload prior to powering the aircraft if needed. This is useful for payloads that might take a long time to setup and initialize.

Swift Station and Tripod Setup

  1. Unfold the legs of the tripod and extend if desired. Ensure the tripod arm is swiveled outward

  2. Attach the GCS by placing the smaller lip of the mount attached to the GCS in the pocket on the tripod mount and press the other side in place. The tripod arm should automatically flip back in place, locking the GCS to the tripod.

  3. Turn on the SwiftStation and deploy the antenna vertical. Start the SwiftTab app.

  4. Turn on your RC hand controller (always make sure the throttle stick is down).

    On / Off Switch Throttle down: 0%, up: 100%

Aircraft Power On

  1. Insert a fully charged flight battery into the S2. Press it down until you hear an audible click and the plane powers on.

  2. Ensure that the button pops back out when the battery is fluse with the fuselage. You can do a pull test with your finger using the grip to ensure the battery is secure.

  3. Perform the SwiftTab Pre-flight Checklist

Validate Manual / Auto Control

The following diagrams provide an overview of the handset for checking the surfaces in preflight. This is one of the steps in the SwiftTab Pre-flight Checklist

Warning

BST does not recommend manual flight unless you have experience with operating RC aircraft.

Aileron left / right Elevator up / down Flaps 0%, 50%, 100% Rudder left / right Throttle down: 0%, up: 100%