Range Test Your Radio
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1. Before each flying session be sure to range check your
radio. This is accomplished by turning on your
transmitter with the antenna collapsed. Turn on the radio
in your airplane. With your airplane on the ground, you
should be able to walk 30 paces away from your airplane
and still have complete control of all functions. If not,
don't attempt to fly! Have your radio equipment checked
out by the manufacturer.
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2. Double check that all controls (aileron, elevator, throttle,
rudder) move in the correct direction. See page 40.
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3. Be sure that your batteries are fully charged per the
instructions included with your radio.
Adjusting the Engine
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1. Completely read the instructions included with your
engine and follow the recommended break-in procedure.
At the field adjust the engine to a slightly rich setting at
full throttle and adjust the idle and low speed needle so
that a consistent idle is achieved. Before you fly be sure
that your engine reliably idles, transitions and runs at all
throttle settings . Only when this is achieved should any
plane be considered ready for flight.
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Pre-Flight at the Field
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