Range Test Your Radio
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1. Before each flying session, be sure to range
check your radio. This is accomplished by
turning on your transmitter with the antenna
collapsed. Turn on the receiver in your
airplane. With your airplane on the ground
and the engine running, you should be able to
walk 30 paces (approximately 100 feet) away
from your airplane and still have complete
control of all functions.
If not, don’t attempt to fly! Have your radio
equipment checked out by the manufacturer.
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2. Double-check that all controls (aileron,
elevator, rudder and throttle) move in
the correct direction.
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3. Be sure that your batteries are fully charged,
per the instructions included with your radio.
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