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FINAL PREPARATIONS
Now the plane is assembled, but there are a few things that
must be done before it will be ready to fl y. You must carefully
perform all of the following procedures.
Gather the Necessary Tools
When you are ready to head out to the fl ying fi eld, there are
some items you’ll defi nitely want to have on hand. The most
important items include:
•
Support equipment – extra battery packs, chargers (for
radio and motor batteries), propellers.
•
Tools – You won’t need every tool you own, basically just
any tools that you used to assemble the plane.
1
-#2 Phillips Screwdriver
(HCAR1024)
1
-Long Nose Pliers
(HCAR0625)
1
-Hobby Knife (HCAR0109)
1
-3mm Hex Wrench
(for
prop)
Your fl ight instructor will probably let you share his equipment
for a while, but eventually you’ll need your own. Visit your local
hobby dealer or see the Hobbico web site for a full selection,
descriptions and pricing.
Other Useful Items
• 1 oz. [28g] Thin Pro
™
CA adhesive (GPMR6002)
• 2 oz. [57g] Spray CA Activator (GPMR6035)
• CA Applicator tips (HCAR3780)
• CA De-bonder (GPMR6039)
• Hook & loop material (GPMQ4480)
• Tie straps
• Threadlocking compound
…And If You Really Want to Go Nuts
• Cooler fi lled with ice and soda
• Folding table
• Lawn chairs
• EZ-up or canopy for shelter
• First-aid kit
• Paper towels
• Spray-on glass cleaner
• Sunglasses
• Sun block
At-the-Shop Check List
Now it’s time to do a fi nal check before taking the model to the
fi eld. These checks are best done in the peace and comfort
of your own shop, so take the time now to make certain your
model is ready.
❏
1.
Check to see that the screws on the wheel collars that
hold on the wheels are fully tightened.
❏
2.
Be certain the silicone retainers on all the nylon clevises
are in position.
❏
3.
Make certain the elevator, rudder and ailerons respond
in the correct directions.
❏
4. Make certain the wing is securely joined.
❏
5.
Check to see that the fi n bolts that hold the fi n and stab
in position are present and secure.
❏
6.
Make certain the propeller, prop adapter and spinner
are secure.
❏
7.
Make certain you have balanced the model according
to the instructions.
❏
8.
Check to see that the screws that hold the servo arms
to the servos are present and secure.
❏
9.
Make certain you have fi lled out the I.D. card on page
27 and place it inside the model.
FLIGHT PREPARATIONS
Flight preparation is to be done at the fl ying fi eld.
Check the Frequency
IMPORTANT:
Your radio control system transmits a signal
on a certain frequency. Be certain you know what the
frequency is. This is expressed as a two-digit number (42,
56, etc.), and can be found on the container the transmitter
came in and is also located on the transmitter. There are
several different frequencies, but there is still a chance
that someone else at the fl ying fi eld may be on the same
frequency as you. If you turn on your transmitter while that
person is fl ying, a crash will result.
NEVER
turn on your
transmitter until you have permission from your instructor,
and until you have possession of the frequency clip used
for frequency control at the fl ying site.
Be certain your fl ight instructor performs these following
checks with you.
