GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG
D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK
GERMANY
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02/2006
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Do not switch on the electric motor unless you are sure that there is nothing in the
rotational plane of the propeller. Never attempt to stop the spinning propeller.
Electric motors with the propeller attached should only be run when firmly mounted.
If you are to fly your model safely and avoid problems, it is essential that you are
aware of its position and attitude throughout each flight - so don’t let it fly too far
away! If you detect a control problem or interference during a flight, immediately
land the model to prevent a potential accident. Models must always give way to full-
size aircraft. Take-off and landing strips should be kept free of people and other
obstacles.
Your RC system can only work reliably if the batteries are kept fully charged.
Never use batteries which are hot, faulty or damaged. At all times heed the
instructions provided by the battery manufacturer.
Before each flight check that all functions on the model aircraft are working
correctly, and that the radio control system is in good order and operating at full
range. Note that the motor control (throttle) function on the transmitter must always
be moved to the OFF position as the first stage in preparing for a flight. To avoid the
danger of the electric motor bursting into life unexpectedly, always switch on the
transmitter first, and only then the receiving system. The opposite applies at the end
of a flight: always switch off the receiving system first, and finally the transmitter.
Check that the control surfaces follow the movement of the transmitter sticks:
When you move the aileron stick to the right, the right aileron should deflect up, the
left aileron down. Move the rudder stick to the right, and the rudder must move to
the right.
Pull the elevator stick back towards you, and the elevator should deflect up.
Move the transmitter controls smoothly at all times; don’t jerk the sticks about
abruptly when the model is in the air.
Please don’t misunderstand the purpose of these notes. We only want to make you
aware of the many dangers and hazards which can arise if you work carelessly or
irresponsibly. If you take reasonable care, model flying is a highly creative,
instructive, enjoyable and relaxing pastime.
Notes on building and flying the E-TRAINER 140
Before you start construction:
If you are buying a radio control system for your new model, ensure that the transmitter
and receiving system are expressly stated to be suitable for use in
model aircraft
, and
bear the appropriate approval stickers.
The frequency bands used for the radio control of models are also employed by other
radio transmitting and RF equipment. For this reason it is not possible to be completely
sure that no interference will occur when you are flying your model.
No licence fee is payable for using approved RC equipment to control a model aircraft on
the appropriate channels in the 35 MHz band.
