Helicopter mechanics
with model turbine engine
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Checklists
Pre-flight checklist
Transmitter battery charged
Receiver battery charged
Turbine power supply battery charged
Adequate fuel supply loaded (oil content 5%, i.e. 1 litre oil to 20 litres kerosene)
Adequate gas supply loaded
CO² fire extinguisher ready
Tank vent open
Turbine start checklist
Fueltanks full
Fuel lines bubble-free
Gas container filled / topped up
Transmitter ON, correct model selected
Turbine control OFF
Speed control: idle
Undercarriage extended
Trim levers central
Gyro gain normal
Receiving system ON
Check collective pitch function ok
Check pitch-axis function ok
Check roll function ok
Check tail rotor function ok
Transmitter battery voltage ok
Receiver battery voltage ok
Gas tank - turbine connection ok
Doors and access hatches closed
Model in correct take-off position
Tail rotor blades aligned
Main rotor blades aligned,
not positioned over turbine exhaust outlet
Fire extinguisher within reach
Turbine control to STAND-BY
Operate starter button
(or otherwise trigger starting sequence)
Start sequence concluded
Nominal rotational speed set
Range check ok (if required)
Post-flight checklist
Speed control to idle
Turbine control OFF
Post-flight cooling process concluded (approx. 2 minutes)
Read out flight parameters if required
Receiving system OFF
Transmitter OFF
Disconnect gas tank from turbine
