Flight Safety
1.
ALWAYS WEAR APPROPRIATE EYE PROTECTION WHEN OPERATING
YOUR MODEL.
Fuel droplets, loose parts, and airborne debris ejected from your
model could cause serious injury or blindness. Select comfortable, well-fitting
eye wear with high-impact resistance such as shop glasses. Prescription
glasses made of glass are dangerous because they could shatter if struck
sharply.
2.
ALWAYS WEAR APPROPRIATE HEARING PROTECTION WHEN
OPERATING YOUR ENGINE.
Many car, airplane and helicopter modelers
ignore the sound produced by the engines on their models. High volumes and
high frequencies produced by model engines can damage hearing. This damage
can be cumulative. Ear-phone and ear-plug style hearing protectors (sold in
sporting goods stores in the gun section) are inexpensive and effective at
reducing the most damaging and annoying qualities of engine sound. Once your
model is started and flying, hearing protection is usually not necessary.
3.
NEVER STAND OR PLACE YOUR EYES OR FACE IN-LINE WITH ROTATING
MAIN ROTOR OR TAIL ROTOR BLADES
. Loose parts or debris thrown outward
from rotating rotors could cause injury or blindness.
4.
NEVER, EVER FLY NEAR OR OVER PEOPLE
. Always keep your model at a
safe distance from yourself and spectators.
5. Use only those model engines designed specifically for the
Model 110
helicopter.
Use of more powerful engines (such as racing engines) is potentially dangerous
and will void all warranties.
6. Do not use fuel containing more than 35% nitromethane. The added power and
heat of high nitro fuels can damage both the engine and your model.
7. Never allow main rotor speed to exceed 2000 RPM (as by operating with blade
pitch set too low, or using a high powered engine with high nitro fuel). Rotor parts
could separate from the rotor head and cause serious injury or property damage.
Very high speeds can also damage the engine.
8. Fly only at approved flying fields or in open areas away from people and property.
Do not fly in residential areas.
9. Before turning on your radio, ensure that your radio frequency is not already in
use. Flying clubs have organized frequency sharing procedures.
10. Range check your radio prior to the first flight of each day. If your range check is
lower than normal, do not fly.
11. Prior to the first flight of each day, check all mechanics for smooth, unobstructed
operation. Before the main rotors reach flying speed, gently move all flight
controls and confirm proper function. Do not fly if anything is out of the ordinary.
12. Check for hidden damage after crashing, and replace any damaged
components.
13. Beginners should have the main rotors tracked, and model adjusted for flight by
an experienced modeler.
Construction Manual
Model Helicopter Safety
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