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in particular must be taken to your nearest electrical recycling centre. Ask your
local authority if you are not sure of its location.
Pre-flight checks
Check that the radio control system works correctly and at full range before every
flight: switch on the transmitter and the receiving system, and extend the transmitter
aerial to its full length; walk away from the model, and check that all the control
surfaces work smoothly and immediately at an appropriate distance; check also that
they deflect in the correct “sense” in relation to the stick movements.
If you are a relative beginner to this type of model flying, we recommend that you
enlist an experienced model pilot to help you check and test-fly the machine.
Care and maintenance
Clean the model carefully after every session. The aeroplane and RC com-
ponents should only be cleaned using suitable cleaning agents. Ask your model
shop for information.
When cleaning any types of printed decoration (decals, design films) it is
important to avoid using solvent-based cleaners, as such agents may ruin the
printing. Use nothing more than a mild liquid detergent solution and a soft cloth.
Notes on building the model
It is essential to read right through the building instructions before starting work on
the model. Bear in mind the hazards involved in the use of tools.
Before making any glued joints, be sure to clean the surfaces and remove all traces
of grease. We recommend sanding lightly, before wiping with a non-greasy cleaning
agent. Before gluing parts to the fuselage it is essential to roughen the surfaces with
fine abrasive paper and de-grease them with acetone or similar solvent, otherwise
you will not obtain strong, durable joints. This applies in particular to moulded GRP
fuselages.
Tools required to build the ALPINA 3001 Champ ELEKTRO
Pencil (HB lead), felt-tip pen, setsquare, tape measure or metre rule, household
scissors, sharp narrow-bladed knife, e.g. balsa knife, Order No. 980, small electric
drill, set of twist drills.
