hand signals to show you what is happening. If the control
surfaces do not respond correctly,
do not fly!
Find and
correct the problem first. Look for loose servo connections
or broken wires, corroded wires on old servo connectors,
poor solder joints in your battery pack or a defective cell, or
a damaged receiver crystal from a previous crash.
Do not run the engine in an area of loose gravel or sand; the
propeller may throw such material in your face or eyes.
Keep your face and body as well as all spectators away
from the plane of rotation of the propeller as you start
and run the engine.
Keep these items away from the prop: loose clothing,
shirt sleeves, ties, scarfs, long hair or loose objects such
as pencils or screwdrivers that may fall out of shirt or
jacket pockets into the prop.
Read and abide by the following excerpts from the
Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code. For the
complete Safety Code refer to
Model Aviation
magazine, the AMA web site or the Code that came
with your AMA license.
General
1
) I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events,
air shows, or model flying demonstrations until it has
been proven to be airworthy by having been previously,
successfully flight tested.
2
) I will not fly my model aircraft higher than
approximately 400 feet within 3 miles of an airport
without notifying the airport operator. I will give right-
of-way and avoid flying in the proximity of full-scale
aircraft. Where necessary, an observer shall be utilized
to supervise flying to avoid having models fly in the
proximity of full-scale aircraft.
3
) Where established, I will abide by the safety rules for
the flying site I use, and I will not willfully and
deliberately fly my models in a careless, reckless and/or
dangerous manner.
5
) I will not fly my model unless it is identified with my name
and address or AMA number, on or in the model.
Note
: This
does not apply to models while being flown indoors.
7
) I will not operate models with pyrotechnics (any
device that explodes, burns, or propels a projectile of
any kind).
Radio Control
1
) I will have completed a successful radio equipment ground
check before the first flight of a new or repaired model.
2
) I will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of
spectators until I become a qualified flier, unless
assisted by an experienced helper.
3
) At all flying sites a straight or curved line(s) must be
established in front of which all flying takes place with the
other side for spectators. Only personnel involved with
flying the aircraft are allowed at or in the front of the flight
line. Intentional flying behind the flight line is prohibited.
4
) I will operate my model using only radio control
frequencies currently allowed by the Federal
Communications Commission.
5
)
I will not knowingly operate my model within three
miles of any pre-existing flying site except in
accordance with the frequency sharing agreement
listed
[in the complete AMA Safety Code].
9
) Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person
touch a powered model in flight;
nor should any part of
the model other than the landing gear, intentionally
touch the ground, except while landing.
❏
1. Check the C.G. according to the measurements
provided in the manual.
❏
2. Be certain the battery and receiver are securely
mounted in the fuse. Simply stuffing them into
place with foam rubber is not sufficient.
❏
3. Extend your receiver antenna and make sure it has
a strain relief inside the fuselage to keep tension
off the solder joint inside the receiver.
❏
4. Balance the model
laterally
as explained in
the instructions.
During the last few moments of preparation your mind
may be elsewhere anticipating the excitement of the first
flight. Because of this, you may be more likely to
overlook certain checks and procedures that should be
performed before the model is flown. To help avoid this,
a check list is provided to make sure these important
areas are not overlooked. Many are covered in the
instruction manual, so where appropriate, refer to the
manual for complete instructions. Be sure to check the
items off as they are completed.
CHECK LIST
AMA SAFETY CODE (
excerpts
)
Failure to follow these safety precautions may result
in severe injury to yourself and others.
MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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