Flying Safety - FUTABA 9ZAP - PART1 Manual

FLYING SAFETY

Safety is very important when you are flying
radio-controlled models. If you fail to follow the
installation, setup, and operation instructions in
this manual, or if you ignore warnings or rules set
by others, you may cause the partial or total de-
struction of your radio control system, aircraft,
and endanger yourself or other persons or proper-
ty. You are responsible for safe operation of your
model, and may be held liable for any damages
your activities cause.
Please maintain your system properly. Install it
in your aircraft using the proper procedures,
inspect the model frequently for correct operation
and structural and control authority, and be cer-
tain that you are capable of handling the model in
unusual situations. Do not fly over or near specta-
tors or where your model could injure any person
or property. Do not fly unless you are sure of your
flying skills, radio installation, and model integrity.
Please ask for assistance from an experienced pilot
if you are not sure about your qualifications.
Before flying, carry out a range check on the ground with the
transmitter antenna extended only one step. Note the distance you
can achieve without loss of control — it should be at least 30 paces.
We recommend a range check before each flying session to verify
that your system is working properly.
When flying, be sure the antenna is fully extended. If the antenna
is not fully extended, your model's effective range is reduced, and
interference can cause difficulties even at short range.
Be sure that you do not shorten the receiver antenna, either by
cutting some off, or by coiling the excess up. Instead, let the excess
length trail behind or below the aircraft. Cutting the antenna will
reduce the effective range of the system and increase the chance of
interference.
When turning on your radio system, first turn on the transmitter,
then turn on the receiver. When turning off the power, turn off the
receiver first, then the transmitter. If these turn-on sequences are per-
formed in reverse order, the receiver may pick up spurious signals and
cause the servos to drive hard over, causing possible damage to the
radio system and the control linkages.
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