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How to Use a Flying Horse Disposable Vape: Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Quick answer: To use a Flying Horse disposable vape, press the power button 5 times rapidly to turn it on, press it 2 times to run the preheat cycle, then hold the button while you inhale gently for 1–3 seconds. On dual-tank and 3-in-1 models, use the slider or toggle on the side to pick your strain — one side, the other side, or the center position to fire both at once. Recharge with a USB Type-C cable when the battery runs low.

Flying Horse

8/28/20268 min read

Which Flying Horse device do you have?

Flying Horse doesn't make one disposable — it makes a family of them, and the button behavior is nearly identical across the line while the tank layout is not. Knowing which one is in your hand saves a lot of confusion.

Model familyCapacityTanksNotesStoner Blend3.8g, 5g, 7g, 9gDual-strainToggle switch, preheat, USB-CStoner Blend Black Edition9gDual-strainLED/oil-level display, ceramic mesh coilsStoner Blend 3-in-19gDual tanks, 3 positionsSativa / Indica / both-at-onceWaka Waka Blend7gDual-strainDual ceramic coils, button-activatedElite THCP Blend3.5gSingleSimpler operation, fewer controls

The common thread: <cite index="8-1">mesh coils, a preheat function, firing-button operation, USB Type-C charging, and dual strains with the ability to fire one tank or both</cite>. <cite index="10-1">On the 3-in-1, the internal design is a dual-cartridge system with three external positions that let you select sativa-only, indica-only, or a hybrid of both</cite>.

If your device has a small screen, that display — not a single blinking LED — is your main status indicator for power state, preheat, and battery level.

Before your first puff: a 60-second checklist

  1. Pull off the mouthpiece cap or sticker. Sounds obvious. It's the single most common reason a new device "doesn't work."

  2. Top up the battery. Even devices sold as precharged ship at partial charge and may have sat on a shelf for months. Ten minutes on USB-C is enough to get going.

  3. Look at the oil window. Most Flying Horse devices have a visible window so you can see the concentrate level in each tank. Note where it starts so you can track it later.

  4. Warm the device in your hand for a minute if it came out of a cold car or bag. Cold oil is thick oil, and thick oil is the root cause of weak first pulls.

  5. Check the lab results. Flying Horse products are third-party tested; scan the QR code on the box and confirm the batch matches. This is also how you confirm the actual cannabinoid profile you're working with.

Step 1: Turn the device on

Press the power button five times in quick succession. The clicks need to be fast — a rhythm like knocking on a door, not five deliberate presses. The button will flash or the display will wake to confirm.

The same five clicks turn it back off. <cite index="13-1">This 5-click on/off and 2-click preheat pattern is standard across the Stoner Blend line</cite>, including the Black Edition.

Always power the device off when you pocket it or put it in a bag. This isn't a formality. A locked device can't fire against your keys, which is what quietly drains batteries and burns off oil you never got to inhale.

If nothing happens on five clicks: try three clicks instead. A few Flying Horse batches use three clicks for on/off, and <cite index="16-1">on some 9G models three clicks cycles through heat settings rather than powering the device</cite>. Check the card in your box — the exact combination varies by production run.

Step 2: Run the preheat cycle

Press the button twice, quickly. The device runs a short preheat — roughly a 6-second countdown on most models — that gently warms the concentrate without producing vapor.

This step is optional in the sense that the device will fire without it, and close to mandatory in the sense that skipping it is why people get thin, flavorless first hits. <cite index="10-1">Preheat warms thicker oil so the first pull is flavorful and clogs are far less likely — a common problem in larger-capacity disposables</cite>.

Use preheat when:

  • It's the first draw of the day

  • The device has been in a cold room, car, or outdoors

  • Your last pull felt restricted or tasted weak

  • You're on a 7g or 9g model, where the oil column is deeper and cools faster

You do not need to preheat between every puff in an active session. The coil is already warm.

Step 3: Take the hit

Hold the fire button down, start inhaling, and pull for 1 to 3 seconds. Release the button first, then finish the draw.

A few mechanics worth internalizing:

  • Slow and gentle beats hard and fast. Concentrate vapes are not cigarettes. A soft, steady pull pulls vapor off the coil; a hard yank pulls unvaporized oil into the airway, which is exactly how you flood a mouthpiece.

  • Button vs. auto-draw: many Flying Horse models work both ways. <cite index="9-1">Auto-draw delivers roughly a 25-watt hit, while pressing the button delivers a more intense 30-watt hit</cite>. If a session feels harsh, drop the button and just inhale.

  • Wait 10–15 seconds between pulls. Back-to-back hits stack heat in the coil, which is what turns smooth vapor into a scratchy, burnt-tasting one.

  • Adjust the airflow if your model has an adjustable ring. Tighter airflow means denser, warmer vapor; looser means cooler and smoother.

  • Start with one puff and wait. These are high-potency blends. Effects from inhaled cannabinoids typically arrive within a few minutes, so give it 10 minutes before deciding whether to take another. This is genuinely the most useful tip in this article for anyone new to the brand.

Step 4: Switching strains (dual-tank and 3-in-1 models)

This is the feature people buy Flying Horse for, and it's the one the box explains worst.

Find the control. It's a small slider, toggle, or set of position buttons on the body of the device, usually near the oil window.

Three positions, three outcomes:

PositionWhat firesTypical useOne endTank A only (e.g. sativa)Daytime, focus, socialOther endTank B only (e.g. indica)Evening, wind-downCenterBoth tanks togetherA blended, hybrid-style draw

<cite index="4-1">Each side corresponds to one strain chamber, and the switch setting controls whether you're using Side A, Side B, or both together</cite>.

Practical notes:

  • The center position is significantly stronger. You're firing two coils and drawing from two chambers at once. Treat it as a different device, not a slightly different setting.

  • Switch while the device is idle, not mid-draw.

  • Preheat after switching if the tank you moved to hasn't been used in a while — that oil has been sitting cold.

  • The tanks drain independently. Watch both windows. It's normal to run one side dry well before the other, and there's no way to move oil between chambers.

Charging your Flying Horse disposable

Flying Horse devices are rechargeable disposables — the battery is designed to outlast the oil, not the other way around, which is the point of the USB-C port on high-capacity models.

How to charge:

  1. Plug a USB Type-C cable into the port on the bottom or side of the device.

  2. Connect the other end to a low-output source — a laptop port, a phone-grade 5W brick, or a power bank.

  3. Watch the indicator. <cite index="15-1">Charge until the indicator light turns green or stops blinking, which indicates a full charge</cite>. On display models, the battery icon will show full.

  4. Unplug it. Don't leave it on the charger overnight.

Charging rules that actually matter:

  • Never use a fast-charge or high-wattage adapter. Tablet and fast-charge bricks push more current than these small cells are designed for. This is the fastest way to kill a device.

  • Charge upright or flat, not mouthpiece-down.

  • Don't vape while charging. It heats the cell from two directions.

  • A weak battery mimics a clog. <cite index="6-1">A dying battery can feel exactly like a blockage</cite> — soft hits, no vapor, button working normally. Charge before you start troubleshooting anything else.

Troubleshooting: the four problems that cover almost everything

1. No vapor, but the button lights up

Almost always a clog or cold oil, not a dead device.

Take the mouthpiece off if it's removable and check for condensed oil at the tip — <cite index="6-1">wipe it with a tissue, and use the preheat function if there is one</cite>. Then <cite index="6-1">warm the device in your hands for 2–3 minutes, or aim a hair dryer on low from 8–10 inches away for 5–10 seconds — never use water or a microwave</cite>. Finish with <cite index="6-1">3–5 gentle short puffs without fully inhaling, to move warm vapor through the airway</cite>.

2. Nothing happens at all

Confirm the device is powered on (5 clicks), then charge it for 15 minutes and try again. If the display is blank and it won't take a charge, try a different cable and a different port before concluding it's dead — cheap USB-C cables fail constantly.

3. Harsh or burnt-tasting hits

You're pulling too long, too hard, or too often. Shorten your draws, wait longer between them, loosen the airflow, and drop from button-fire to auto-draw. If the taste is genuinely burnt rather than harsh, one tank may be running dry — check the oil window and switch sides.

4. Gurgling or oil in your mouth

The airway is flooded, usually from hard pulls or preheating too many times in a row. Power off, stand the device upright for 10 minutes, wipe the mouthpiece, then take a few short dry pulls with the device off to clear the channel.

Storage, lifespan, and disposal

  • Store upright, mouthpiece up. Lying flat lets oil migrate toward the airway and seep into the mouthpiece.

  • Keep it cool, dark, and dry. Heat degrades both terpenes and cannabinoids; a hot car will noticeably flatten flavor in a single afternoon. Room temperature, out of sunlight, is ideal.

  • Don't freeze it. Cold thickens oil and condensation can reach the electronics.

  • Keep it locked and out of reach of children and pets. High-capacity concentrate devices are not something to leave on a counter.

  • Dispose of it properly. These contain a lithium-ion cell and should never go in household trash or recycling. Take spent devices to a battery-recycling drop-off, a hazardous-waste collection point, or a dispensary/smoke shop that runs a take-back program.

A note on legality and responsible use

Flying Horse products are hemp-derived and <cite index="8-1">formulated to stay under 0.3% Delta-9 THC with third-party lab testing</cite>, but that federal threshold doesn't override state law. Several states restrict or ban intoxicating hemp cannabinoids like Delta-8, THC-A, and THC-P outright, and the rules have been changing quickly. Check your current state and local law before buying or carrying one.

These devices are for adults 21 and over. Don't drive or operate machinery after use, don't mix with alcohol if you're unfamiliar with your tolerance, and be aware that some users report high-potency blends can be harsh — <cite index="2-1">quality and smoothness vary between production batches, and larger-capacity units in particular draw complaints about harshness</cite>. If you're pregnant, nursing, taking prescription medication, or managing a health condition, talk to a doctor first. Vaping any substance carries health risks.

Frequently asked questions

How many clicks turn a Flying Horse vape on? Five rapid clicks turns it on or off. Two clicks activates preheat. On some 9g models, three clicks cycles heat settings.

Do I have to preheat every time? No. Preheat before your first draw of the day, after the device has been cold, after switching tanks, or any time a pull feels restricted. Mid-session, skip it.

How long should I hold the button? One to three seconds while inhaling gently. Release the button before you finish the draw.

Can I fire both strains at once? Yes, on dual-tank and 3-in-1 models — set the switch to the center position. Expect a noticeably stronger hit.

Why is only one tank empty? The chambers drain independently based on which side you use. This is normal and the oil can't be transferred between them.

Can I refill a Flying Horse disposable? No. They're sealed single-use devices. Attempting to refill one risks leaks, damaged coils, and inhaling contaminants.

How long does one last? It depends entirely on capacity and draw length. A 3.8g device covers far fewer sessions than a 9g. Track it through the oil window rather than by days.