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could easily get in your eyes and do damage. Wear protective goggles at
such times.
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Take care that the glowplug clip and the glow lead cannot get tangled in the
propeller or other rotating parts. Check the throttle linkage too.
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Take particular care when carrying the model with the motor running. Hold
the rotating parts well away from you!
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Be sure to keep an adequate supply of fuel in the tank. Don’t continue to fly
the model until the tank is drained dry.
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Never fly directly over people.
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Never fly directly towards people.
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Keep a safe distance from residential areas: at least 1.5 km “as the crow
flies”. The best solution is to join a model flying club and use the approved
flying site. Always keep well clear of high-tension overhead cables.
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Whenever you are working on the motor, make sure that you are on a safe
surface and cannot slip. Get used to holding the model really securely.
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Take-off and landing strips should be kept free of unauthorised people and
movable obstacles, particularly when a model is using the strip.
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Watch the aeroplane constantly while it is in the air. Models must always
give way to full-size aircraft.
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Don’t operate your aircraft from public roads, squares, school playgrounds,
public parks or sports grounds etc., and ensure that you are always in full
control of the model.
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It is important that you are able to stop your engine at any time. This is
achieved by adjusting the throttle so that the barrel closes completely
when you move the throttle stick and trim to their end-points. If this does
not work, pinch the fuel feed line between your fingers or pull it off the
carburettor. Never try to stop the motor by grasping the flywheel, propeller
or spinner!
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All model flyers should behave in a manner which minimises the danger to
people and property. Never act in any way which will disturb other flyers
and jeopardise safe, orderly flying at the site.
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In legal terms our models are classed as aircraft, and as such are subject to
legal regulations and restrictions which must be observed.
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Our brochure “Modellflugrecht, Paragrafen und mehr” (Model Aviation Law,
Legal Requirements and more) is available under Order No. 8034.02, and
contains a summary of all these rules. Your local model shop should have
a copy which you can read. Models fitted with glowplug motors may only
be flown with the landowner’s permission, and third party insurance is
mandatory. There are also Post Office regulations concerning your radio
control system, and these must be observed at all times.
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Please don’t misunderstand the purpose of these notes. We only want to
make you aware of the many dangers and hazards which can arise if you
lack knowledge and experience, or work carelessly or irresponsibly. If you
take reasonable care, model flying is a highly creative, instructive,
enjoyable and relaxing pastime.
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This model is highly pre-fabricated and can be built in a very short time.
However, the work which you have to carry out is important and must be
