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P40 KITTY HAWK
Instruction Manual
When ready to fly, first extend the transmitter aerial.
Switch on the transmitter.
Switch on the receiver.
Check that the wings are correctly fitted to the
fuselage.
Operate the control sticks on the transmitter and
check that the control surfaces move freely and in
the CORRECT directions.
Check that the transmitter batteries have adequate
power.
ALWAYS take off into the wind.
If the model does not respond correctly to the
controls, land it as soon as possible and correct the
fault.
ALWAYS land the model INTO the wind, this ensures
that the model lands at the slowest possible speed.
Switch off the receiver.
Switch off the transmitter.
Empty the fuel tank after flying, fuel left in the tank
can cause corrosion and lead to engine problems.
A. GENERAL: A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere. It may
not exceed limitations of this code and is intended exclusively for sport, recreation, education and/or competition.
All model flights must be conducted in accordance with this safety code and anyadditional rules specific to the
flying site.
1. Model aircraft will not be flown:
(a) In a careless or reckless manner.
(b) At a location where model aircraft activities are prohibited.
2. Model aircraft pilots will:
(a) Yield the right of way to all human-carrying aircraft.
(b) See and avoid all aircraft and a spotter must be used when appropriate. (AMA Document #540-D.)
(c) Not fly higher than approximately 400 feet above ground level within three (3) miles of an airport without notifying
the airport operator.
(d) Not interfere with operations and traffic patterns at any airport, heliport or seaplane base except where there is a
mixed use agreement.
(e) Not exceed a takeoff weight, including fuel, of 55 pounds unless in compliance with the AMA Large Model
Airplane program. (AMA Document 520-A.)
(f) Ensure the aircraft is identified with the name and address or AMA number of the owner on the inside or affixed
to the outside of the model aircraft. (This does not apply to model aircraft flown indoors.)
(g) Not operate aircraft with metal-blade propellers or with gaseous boosts except for helicopters operated under the
provisions of AMA Document #555.
(h) Not operate model aircraft while under the influence of alcohol or while using any drug that could adversely affect
the pilot’s ability to safely control the model.
(i) Not operate model aircraft carrying pyrotechnic devices that explode or burn, or any device which propels a
projectile or drops any object that creates a hazard to persons or property.
Exceptions:
• Free Flight fuses or devices that burn producing smoke and are securely attached to the model aircraft during
flight.
• Rocket motors (using solid propellant) up to a G-series size may be used provided they remain attached to the
model during flight. Model rockets may be flown in accordance with the National Model Rocketry Safety Code
but may not be launched from model aircraft.
Academy of Model Aeronautics National Model Aircraft Safety Code
Effective January 1, 2014
FLIGHT WARNINGS
Thin CA
30-minute epoxy
6-minute epoxy
Threadlocker thread locking cement
Mixing sticks
Mixing cups (GPMR8056)
Epoxy brushes
Denatured alcohol
Canopy Glue
Felt-tipped pen or pencil
Flat screwdriver
Adjustable wrench
Drill
Hobby knife
Masking tape
Phillips screwdriver (large)
Phillips screwdriver (small)
Ruler
Sandpaper
Soldering iron
Solder
Hex wrench
Drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm), 5/64-inch (2mm),
1/8-inch (3,2mm), 3/16-inch (4,8mm),11/64-inch
(4.5mm), 13/64-inch (5,2mm), 1/4-inch (6,4mm)
ADHESIVES AND REQUIRED TOOLS
Top Flite® MonoKote® Sealing Iron
Top Flite Hot Sock Iron Cover
Top Flite MonoKote Trim Seal Iron
Top Flite MonoKote Heat Gun
COVERING TOOLS
