SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
General caution
Radio controlled models, especially
1. Always switch on the transmitter
aircraft models are not toys, and their
first.The indicator light must light up
operation has to be learned step by step.
green. If the indicator light is red, the
Children less than 14 years of age should
transmitter batteries must be
only fly the model under the supervision of
replaced (rechargeable transmitter
an adult.
batteries must be charged).
Although the
MINIMOA
has a
The throttle lever on the transmitter
comparatively low weight it reaches high
has to be in the "OFF" position when
speed and in the case of a collision with a
switching on.
person or object can cause injury or
2. Next, connect the flight battery and
damage. Choose a sufficiently open &
thereby the receiver is switched on.
large flight area where there are no people
3. Check all rudders and ensure that
or animals; it should be free of obstacles
they are in a neutral position.
and far enough away from any road or
4. Make sure that all servos respond
traffic. Flying a model aircraft within the
correctly to the transmitter signals.
vicinity of an airport is forbidden.
Model aircraft clubs offer a novice the
Safety during flying
opportunity to use their facilities subject to
Watch your model constantly and do not
the appropriate insurance being held.
become distracted.
Before you start, make sure that your
model is properly assembled, all systems
Avoid propeller rotation as soon as the
function correctly and that it has a 100%
battery is connected.
integrity following a repair.
Never fly on a windy day or during rain or
Before starting
thunder.
Check all attachments, screws and plug-in
Keep your plane away from high voltage
connections as well as joints in the
cables or radio masts.
operating rods. Scrutinise the complete
Even a model in perfect condition may
structure of the model and the propeller,
show sudden unexpected behaviour
for any cracks or damage. Should any
caused by interference; always be ready
defects be found, postpone the flight until
to make steering adjustments.
the defective part is repaired or replaced.
Never fly towards people, animals or
A damaged propeller or impeller has to be
across public roads.
replaced and must not be repaired.
Land immediately, should you notice a
The aircraft battery must be fully charged
reduced climbing ability, due to a low
before every flight, the batteries of the
powered aircraft battery, or if the power
transmitter must have sufficient power.
light on the transmitter starts flashing.
The indicator light must light up green. If
To end operation, disconnect the receiver
the indicator light is red, the transmitter
first and then switch off the transmitter.
batteries must be replaced (rechargeable
Always disconnect the aircraft battery and
transmitter batteries must be charged).
receiver / speed controller immediately
after landing.
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4 MINIMOA CARSON R/C MODEL AIRCRAFT 50 050 5016