Instruction manual PIPER J-3 CUB Item code: BH04
When ready to fly, first extend the transmitter aerial.
Switch on the transmitter.
Switch on the receiver.
Check that the wings are correctly fitted to the fuselage.
Operate the control sticks on the transmitter and check
that the control surfaces move freely and in the CORRECT
directions.
Check that the transmitter batteries have adequate
power.
ALWAYS take off into the wind.
If the model does not respond correctly to the controls,
land it as soon as possible and correct the fault.
ALWAYS land the model INTO the wind, this ensures
that the model lands at the slowest possible speed.
Switch off the receiver.
Switch off the transmitter.
Empty the fuel tank after flying, fuel left in the tank can
cause corrosion and lead to engine problems.
A. GENERAL: A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere. It may not
exceed limitations of this code and is intended exclusively for sport, recreation, education and/or competition. All
model flights must be conducted in accordance with this safety code and anyadditional rules specific to the flying
site.
1. Model aircraft will not be flown:
(a) In a careless or reckless manner.
(b) At a location where model aircraft activities are prohibited.
2. Model aircraft pilots will:
(a) Yield the right of way to all human-carrying aircraft.
(b) See and avoid all aircraft and a spotter must be used when appropriate. (AMA Document #540-D.)
(c) Not fly higher than approximately 400 feet above ground level within three (3) miles of an airport without notifying
the airport operator.
(d) Not interfere with operations and traffic patterns at any airport, heliport or seaplane base except where there is a
mixed use agreement.
(e) Not exceed a takeoff weight, including fuel, of 55 pounds unless in compliance with the AMA Large Model Airplane
program. (AMA Document 520-A.)
(f) Ensure the aircraft is identified with the RYAN and address or AMA number of the owner on the inside or affixed to the
outside of the model aircraft. (This does not apply to model aircraft flown indoors.)
(g) Not operate aircraft with metal-blade propellers or with gaseous boosts except for helicopters operated under the
provisions of AMA Document #555.
(h) Not operate model aircraft while under the influence of alcohol or while using any drug that could adversely affect the
pilot’s ability to safely control the model.
(i) Not operate model aircraft carrying pyrotechnic devices that explode or burn, or any device which propels a projectile
or drops any object that creates a hazard to persons or property.
Exceptions:
• Free Flight fuses or devices that burn producing smoke and are securely attached to the model aircraft during flight.
• Rocket motors (using solid propellant) up to a G-series size may be used provided they remain attached to the model
during flight. Model rockets may be flown in accordance with the National Model Rocketry Safety Code but may not
be launched from model aircraft.
Effective January 1, 2014
Top Flite® MonoKote® Sealing Iron
Top Flite Hot Sock Iron Cover
Top Flite MonoKote Trim Seal Iron
Top Flite MonoKote Heat Gun
Thin CA
30-minute epoxy
6-minute epoxy
Threadlocker thread locking cement
Mixing sticks
Mixing cups (GPMR8056)
Epoxy brushes
Denatured alcohol
Canopy Glue
Felt-tipped pen or pencil
Flat screwdriver
Adjustable wrench
Drill
Hobby knife
Masking tape
Phillips screwdriver (large)
Phillips screwdriver (small)
Ruler
Sandpaper
Soldering iron
Solder
Hex wrench
Drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm), 5/64-inch (2mm),
1/8-inch (3,2mm), 3/16-inch (4,8mm),11/64-inch
(4.5mm), 13/64-inch (5,2mm), 1/4-inch (6,4mm)
ADHESIVES AND REQUIRED TOOLS
FLIGHT WARNINGS
COVERING TOOLS
Academy of Model Aeronautics National Model Aircraft Safety Code
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