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Radio Control
1) I will have completed a successful radio equipment ground
check before the fi rst fl ight of a new or repaired model.
2) I will not fl y my model aircraft in the presence of spectators
until I become a qualifi ed fl ier, unless assisted by an
experienced helper.
3) At all fl ying sites a straight or curved line(s) must be
established in front of which all fl ying takes place with the
other side for spectators. Only personnel involved with fl ying
the aircraft are allowed at or in the front of the fl ight line.
Intentional fl ying behind the fl ight line is prohibited.
4) I will operate my model using only radio control frequencies
currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission.
5) I will not knowingly operate my model within three
miles of any pre-existing fl ying site except in accordance
with the frequency sharing agreement listed (in the
complete AMA Safety Code).
9) Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person
touch a powered model in fl ight; nor should any part of the
model other than the landing gear, intentionally touch
the ground, except while landing.
CHECK LIST
During the last few moments of preparation your mind may
be elsewhere anticipating the excitement of the fi rst fl ight.
Because of this, you may be more likely to overlook certain
checks and procedures that should be performed before the
model is fl own. To help avoid this, a check list is provided to
make sure these important areas are not overlooked. Many
are covered in the instruction manual, so where appropriate,
refer to the manual for complete instructions. Be sure to
check the items off as they are completed.
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1. Check the motor for secure attachment.
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2. Check the cowl for secure attachment and
proper alignment.
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3. Balance your propeller (and spare propellers).
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4. Tighten the propeller nut and check to make sure that
a prop washer is in place.
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5. Inspect the spinner cone and backplate for cracks
and missing attachment screws. Turn the prop to look
for excessive “wobble.” If this is the case, attempt to
correct this or replace the spinner.
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6. Check the wheels for free rotation, inspect the axles
and landing gear for security, and add a drop of light
machine oil to the axles.
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7. Check the wheel pants for secure attachment. A
loose wheel pant is a sign of a loose axle screw.
Remove the screw and use threadlocking compound
when reinstalling.
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8. Make sure all hinges are securely glued in place.
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9. Check the control horns for secure attachment to the
control surfaces.
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10. Pull / push on each of the pushrods and check to see
that the adjustable clevises do not slip and that the
screws are tight.
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11. Check the servo arms for secure attachment and make
sure that the arm screws are in place and are tight.
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12. Reinforce holes for wood screws with thin CA where
appropriate (servo mounting screws, cowl mounting
screws, etc.).
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13. Secure the connections between servo wires and
Y-connectors or servo extensions with tape, heat-shrink
tubing, or special clips suitable for that purpose.
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14. Check that all servo connectors are fully plugged into
their respective channels on the receiver.
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15. Make sure any servo extension cords you may have
used do not interfere with other systems (servo arms,
pushrods, etc.).
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16. Check the receiver for secure attachment. This must
not be “stuffed into place.”
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17. Extend your receiver antenna and make sure it has a
strain relief inside the fuselage to keep tension off the
solder joint inside the receiver.
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18. Balance your model laterally as explained in
the instructions.
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19. Check the C.G. according to the measurements
provided in the manual.
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20. Place your name, address, AMA number and telephone
number on or inside your model.
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21. Fully charge your transmitter battery and check the
battery voltage after it is charged.
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22. Range check your radio when you get to the fl ying fi eld.
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23. Confi rm that all controls operate in the correct direction
and the throws are set up according to the manual.
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24. If you wish to photograph your model, do so before
your fi rst fl ight.
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