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• Get help from an experienced pilot when learning to
operate engines.
• Use safety glasses when starting or running engines.
• Do not run the engine in an area of loose gravel or sand, as
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 items such as these away from the prop: loose
clothing, shirt sleeves, ties, scarfs, long hair or loose
objects (pencils, screw drivers) that may fall out of shirt or
jacket pockets into the prop.
• Use a “chicken stick” device or electric starter; follow
instructions supplied with the starter or stick. Make certain
the glow plug clip or connector is secure so that it will not
pop off or otherwise get into the running propeller.
• Make all engine adjustments from behind the rotating
propeller.
• The engine gets hot! Do not touch it during or after
operation. Make sure fuel lines are in good condition so
fuel will not leak onto a hot engine causing a fire.
• To stop the engine, cut off the fuel supply by closing off the
fuel line or follow the engine manufacturer’s
recommendations. Do not use hands, fingers or any body
part to try to stop the engine. Do not throw anything into
the prop of a running engine.
FLYING
The Tower Uproar is a great-flying sport airplane that
flies smoothly and predictably, yet is highly maneuverable. It
does not, however, have the self-recovery characteristics of a
primary R/C trainer; therefore,
you must either have mastered
the basics of R/C flying or obtained the assistance of a competent
R/C pilot to help you with your first flights.
Takeoff:
If you have dual rates on your transmitter, set the
switches to “high rate” for takeoff, especially when taking off
in a crosswind. Although this model has excellent low speed
characteristics, you should always build up as much speed as
your runway will permit before lifting off, as this will give you
a safety margin in case of a “flame-out.” When you first
advance the throttle and the tail begins to lift, the plane will
start to turn left (a characteristic of all “taildraggers”). Be
ready for this, and correct by applying sufficient right rudder
to hold it straight down the runway. The left-turning tendency
will diminish as soon as the tail is up and the plane picks up
speed. Be
sure
to allow the tail to come up. Don’t hold the tail
on the ground with too much up elevator, as the plane will
become airborne prematurely and possibly stall. When the
plane has sufficient flying speed, lift off by smoothly applying
up elevator (don’t “jerk” it off to a steep climb!), and climb
out gradually.
Flight:
We recommend that you take it easy with your Uproar
for the first several flights, gradually “getting acquainted”
with this responsive sport plane as your engine gets fully
broken-in. Add and practice one maneuver at a time, learning
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