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Range Test Your Radio
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.
2. Double-check that all controls (aileron,
elevator, rudder and throttle) move in the
correct direction.
3. Be sure that your transmitter batteries are
fully charged, per the instructions included
with your radio.