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PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST
CENTURY SWIFT 100% RTF
Check the security of all screws and control/linkage balls on your model. Tighten any screws and control/linkage balls that
may be loose and replace any screws, control/linkage balls or other parts that may be stripped.
Check to be sure that the screws securing the main and tail rotor blades in the blade grips are tightened so that the blades
can pivot in the grips when moderate pressure is applied.
Check the security of all the plastic ball link ends on your model. The links should stay attached to the control/linkage balls
even when moderate force is applied. Any link that does not stay attached to the control/linkage ball should be replaced
before flight.
Check to be sure that all electronic equipment and wire leads are secure and will not come into contact with any moving
parts.
Check for proper tail rotor drive belt tension. Proper belt tension plays a critical role in achieving maximum performance and
reliability of your model.
If the belt tension is set too tight, it can result in a loss of power while also causing the belt and/or pulleys to wear more
quickly.
If the belt tension is set too loose, the belt can skip and strip teeth from the belt and/or pulleys. It can also result in a loss of
tail rotor performance and control in flight.
You can check the tension of the tail rotor drive belt by using an Allen/hex wrench (or any other suitable tool/device) to
compress the belt through the opening in bottom of the main frame. Apply light pressure to the exposed side of the belt,
compressing it toward the other side of the belt. The belt tension is set properly if the compressed side of the belt reaches
approximately ½ of the way to the other side of the belt.
If the compressed side of the belt reaches more than ½ of the way to the other side of the belt, the tension is set too loose. If it is difficult
to compress the exposed side of the belt, or if it does not reach approximately ½ of the way to the other side of the belt, the tension is
set too tight.
Although each Swift 100% RTF model is factory assembled and tested, you should check the following before making your first flight:
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