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Flying Your Bristol Scout
28...Charge the airborne battery pack and connect it to the
system. Test the radio and electric motor system WITHOUT
THE PROPELLER ATTACHED. Make sure that all of the
controls and the throttle function properly.
29...When everything checks out, securely attach the propeller
to the motor. Don’t forget to install the soft rubber prop shaft
protector!
30...BALANCING YOUR AIRPLANE IS IMPORTANT!
Place the battery in the model and install the plastic hatch
cover. Check the balance of the model by turning it upside
down and supporting it on your finger tips placed 1/2” back
from the leading edge of the bottom wing. Hold your fingers
close to the fuselage sides. Supported this way your model
should hang perfectly level. If the model hangs tail low, you
must move the receiver and battery forward in the fuselage, or
if they are already as far forward as possible, add weight to the
nose of the model until it hangs level. If the model hangs nose
low, you must move the receiver and battery towards the rear,
or add weight to the tail of the model until it hangs level.
31...Always pre-flight your model thoroughly before each flight. It is your responsibility to verify that your model is airworthy.
Always follow established safety guidelines while installing the battery, operating the motor, radio, and while flying the model.
WARNING! THIS IS NOT A TOY!
Flying machines of any form are not toys! Because of the speeds that
airplanes must achieve in order to fly, they are capable of causing
serious bodily harm and property damage if they crash. IT IS YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY AND YOURS ALONE to assemble this model
airplane correctly according to the plans and instructions, to ground test
the finished model before each flight to make sure it is completely
airworthy, and to always fly your model in a safe location and in a safe
manner. The first test flights should only be made by an experienced R/C
flyer, familiar with high performance R/C aircraft.
JOIN THE AMA
The governing body for radio-control model airplanes in the United
States is the ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS, commonly called
the AMA. The AMA SAFETY CODE provides guidelines for the safe
operation of R/C model airplanes.
While AMA membership is not
necessarily mandatory, it is required by most R/C flying clubs in the U.S.
and provides you with important liability insurance in case your R/C
model should ever cause serious property damage or personal injury to
someone else. For more information, contact:
ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS
5161 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302
Telephone: (765) 287-1256
AMA WEB SITE: www.modelaircraft.org
CUSTOMER SERVICE
SIG MANUFACTURING CO. is committed to your success in
assembling and flying this kit.
Should you encounter any
problem building this kit, or discover any missing or damaged
parts, please feel free to contact us by mail or telephone.
SIG MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
401-7 South Front Street
Montezuma, IA 50171-0520
SIG MODELER’S ORDERLINE: 1-800-247-5008
(to order parts)
SIG MODELER’S HOTLINE: 1-641-623-0215
(for technical support)
SIG WEB SITE: www.sigmfg.com
LIMIT OF LIABILITY
The craftsmanship, attention to detail and actions of the builder/flyer
of this model airplane kit will ultimately determine the airworthiness,
flight performance and safety of the finished model. SIG MFG. CO.’s
obligation shall be to replace those parts of the kit proven to be
defective or missing. The user shall determine the suitability of the
product for his or her intended use and shall assume all risk and
liability in connection therewith.
KIT CONTENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Do not attempt to fly your Bristol Scout until it is properly balanced!
Balance 1/2” back from leading edge of bottom wing.
Rubber
Prop Shaft
Protector
FLY SAFELY!
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