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VMAR CHALLENGER 40ARF TRAINER
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If you have damaged or lost something or had what we
call an "uncontrolled flight" into terrain and pranged your
model, don't panic! We can probably help! Please see
the separate listing of Assessories, Options and Spare
Parts available in your market area.
REPLACEMENT PARTS.
MANUAL - CHANGE LOG
The entire Assembly and Operations Manual was last
updated 1999 11 30
First Edition: 1999 11 30
MORE INFORMATION
Please visit our web site at www.richmondrc.com/vmar
for more information about your Challenger related to:
- Troubleshooting and Tips
- Spare and Replacement Parts
- Accessories and Support Equipment
- Discussion Groups
You are ultimately responsible for the mechanical,
aeronautical and electrical integrity of your Challenger
and it's structure, control surfaces, hinges, linkages,
covering, engine, radio, wiring, battery and all other
components. Check all components before and after
each flight. Don't fly until it's right!
CAUTION
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STEP 8.3 - CONFIRM FUNCTIONAL
INTEGRITY.
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8.3.1
Once you have confirmed that the CG is
correct, you should do a thorough review of the entire
model BEFORE YOUR FIRST FLIGHT. Check every-
thing twice! Every hook up, every coupling, everything!
Do the "TUG TEST"! Tug on all control surfaces,
hinges, clevises and rods! Do it twice! DO IT BE-
FORE YOUR FIRST FLIGHT!
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8.3.2
BEFORE YOUR FIRST FLIGHT have an
experienced remote control model aircraft flyer review
your work. Don't fly your Challenger until it has been
checked out by an experienced second party who
knows how to fly a remote control model aircraft and
how to set up a trainer.
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8.3.3
Once you've completed your first flight, get in the
habit of checking all components of your Challenger over
BEFORE AND AFTER EACH FLIGHT!
Do the"TUG
TEST"! Tug on all control surfaces, hinges, clevises
and rods!
Don't fly without checking and don't fly if you
find something that is not right!
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8.2.10
Carefully re-install the two pieces of silicone
tubing that run from the tank metal pipes to the engine
and muflfer. Ensure you install each piece on the
correct metal pipe.
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8.2.11
Double check that you have the metal fuel line
from the tank connected to the carburettor and that the
metal pressure line from the tank connected to the
muffler.
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8.2.12
Hold the tank firmly in position with the back
end slightly lower than the front end until the sealant has
cured.
CARBURETTOR
FUEL
LINE
PRESSURE
LINE
MUFFLER
