SOME GOLDEN RULES !!!
1. Never place your engine downwind of your wing.
2. Have you enough fuel to get there? Better too much than too little!
3. Check for any loose articles that could trail or fall into the propeller while flying and
fasten them securely.
4. If you spot a problem, not matter how small, deal with it NOW!
5. Always put on and fasten your helmet before clipping into the harness.
6. Always carry out full pre-flight checks before launching.
7. Don’t fly into danger – over water, tree, power lines etc where an engine failure will
leave you in trouble.
8. Try not to fly in the turbulence of your own wake or that of others, especially at low
altitude.
9. Except for collision avoidance, making a sharp turn against the torque effect during
steep climbs can be dangerous: you may rapidly stall and enter a spin.
10. Avoid downwind low flying: it drastically reduces your options.
11. Be sensitive to mechanical problems early. A noticeable change in engine tone or a
new vibration may spell trouble. Land and check it out!
12. Remember, not everyone enjoys your engine noise. Care must be taken when flying
near livestock.
13. Never take-off towards areas of potential rotor, towards trees or buildings on the
lee side of a hill.
14. Never touch any part of the propeller guard when the engine is running.
15. Always be aware of the weather, never fly if large cumulus clouds are brewing and
never fly in the rain.
17. Never fly below the lee side of a hill, rotor is dangerous!!
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