1. Always switch on the transmitter first
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
to avoid any uncontrolled reaction of
the receiver to a foreign radio
General caution
impulse. The throttle lever on the
Radio controlled models, especially
transmitter has to be in the "OFF"
aircraft models are not toys, and their
position when switching on.
operation has to be learned step by step.
2. Next, connect the flight battery and
Children less than 14 years of age should
thereby the receiver is switched on.
only fly the model under the supervision of
3. Check all rudders and ensure that
an adult.
they are in a neutral position.
Although the
Skydreamer
has a
4. Make sure that all servos respond
comparatively low weight it reaches high
correctly to the transmitter signals.
speed and in the case of a collision with a
person or object can cause injury or
Safety during flying
damage. Choose a sufficiently open &
Watch your model constantly and do not
large flight area where there are no people
become distracted.
or animals; it should be free of obstacles
and far enough away from any road or
Avoid propeller rotation as soon as the
traffic. Flying a model aircraft within the
battery is connected.
vicinity of an airport is forbidden.
Model aircraft clubs offer a novice the
Never fly on a windy day or during rain or
opportunity to use their facilities subject to
thunder.
the appropriate insurance being held.
Keep your plane away from high voltage
Before you start, make sure that your
cables or radio masts.
model is properly assembled, all systems
Even a model in perfect condition may
function correctly and that it has a 100%
show sudden unexpected behaviour
integrity following a repair.
caused by interference; always be ready
to make steering adjustments.
Before starting
Never fly towards people, animals or
Check all attachments, screws and plug-in
across public roads.
connections as well as joints in the
Land immediately, should you notice a
operating rods. Scrutinise the complete
reduced climbing ability, due to a low
structure of the model and the propeller,
powered aircraft battery, or if the power
for any cracks or damage. Should any
light on the transmitter starts flashing.
defects be found, postpone the flight until
To end operation, disconnect the receiver
the defective part is repaired or replaced.
first and then switch off the transmitter.
A damaged propeller or impeller has to be
Always disconnect the aircraft battery and
replaced and must not be repaired.
receiver / speed controller immediately
The aircraft battery must be fully charged
after landing.
before every flight, the batteries of the
When you have finished flying, remove the
transmitter must have sufficient power as
battery from your model.
indicated by the battery voltage display.
Fully extend the transmitter antenna and
ensure that nobody else is operating a
model on an identical frequency.
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