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PRE-FLIGHT/POST-FLIGHT
POST-FLIGHT CHECK LIST
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1. Be sure that both the transmitter and
receiver switches are turned off.
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2. Drain all excess fuel from the tank.
Fuel left in the tank for extended periods
can “gunk up” the tank, fittings and
carburetor.
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3. Clean the plane with paper towels and a
light-duty spray cleanser. Keeping your
plane clean will make it last longer and
keep it looking nice.
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4. Put a few drops of after-run or light oil in
the carburetor and turn the prop over a
few times (without the glow plug ignited)
to distribute the oil throughout the
engine.
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5. Inspect the prop and replace it if any
chips or cracks are found.
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6. Inspect the entire plane for covering
tears, new dings and dents, loose
screws and connectors and any other
wear and tear.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Wear safety glasses when starting and
running all model engines.
2. Model engine fuel is very flammable and the
flame is very dangerous because it is
almost invisible! Do not smoke or allow
sparks, high heat or other flames near
the fuel.
3. Do not run model engines inside a garage
or other closed room as they give off large
amounts of deadly carbon monoxide gas.
4. Do not run model engines around gravel,
sand or other loose debris. These materials
will be ingested through the carburetor and
can also be kicked up by the prop.
Make sure the flaps go DOWN when you
give UP elevator! Put the mixing on a switch so
you can engage it when you want. Experiment
at altitude initially.
Snaps and spins are dramatically quick and
tight; knife edge flight and knife edge loops are
relatively easy; plus lightweight makes hovering
possible and acceleration instant.
Quick response is the main reason we
recommend exponential control on the flight
surfaces with a computer radio. With exponential,
you get full response at the extremes of control
stick movement, yet a softer feel for smooth
control around neutral. We suggest you set the
dual rate switches the same for both HI and LO
so they can’t be in the wrong position at the
wrong time. Set the throw limits as indicated in
“Set-Up” under the “Hi Rate” column and
program the exponential for 50% to begin with.
PRE-FLIGHT CHECK LIST
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1. Check all control surfaces for possible
looseness or deterioration.
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2. Check all screws, clevises, nuts and all
other connectors to make sure they are
securely fastened.
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3. Check which radio frequencies are
being used. Do not turn on your radio
until absolutely sure you are the only
one operating on that frequency.
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4. Check for proper operation of all control
surfaces.
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5. Check the level of charge in both the
transmitter and receiver batteries before
flying.
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6. Range check the radio both with and
without the engine running! Follow the
radio manufacturers instructions for this.
