Adjusting.the.engine; Pre-Flight; Range.test.your.radio - Hangar 9 sopwith camel 60 arf Assembly Manual

Adjusting the Engine
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.Step 1
Completely.read.the.instructions.included.with.your.
engine.and.follow.the.recommended.break.in.procedure.
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.Step 2
At.the.field,.adjust.the.engine.to.a.slightly.rich.setting.at.
full.throttle.and.adjust.the.idle.and.low-speed.needle.so.
that.a.consistent.idle.is.achieved.

Pre-Flight

Charge.both.the.transmitter.and.receiver.pack.for.your.
airplane..Use.the.recommended.charger.supplied.with.
your.particular.radio.system,.following.the.instructions.
provided.with.the.radio..In.most.cases,.the.radio.should.
be.charged.the.night.before.going.out.flying.
Check.the.radio.installation.and.make.sure.all.the..
control.surfaces.are.moving.correctly.(i.e..the.correct.
direction.and.with.the.recommended.throws)..Test..
run.the.engine.and.make.sure.it.transitions.smoothly..
from.idle.to.full.throttle.and.back..Also.ensure.the..
engine.is.tuned.according.to.the.manufacturer's.
instructions,.and.it.will.run.consistently.and.constantly..
at.full.throttle.when.adjusted.
Range Test Your Radio
Range.check.your.radio.system.before.each.flying..
session..This.is.accomplished.by.turning.on.your.
transmitter.with.the.antenna.collapsed..Turn.on.the.radio.
in.your.airplane..With.your.airplane.on.the.ground,.you.
should.be.able.to.walk.30.paces.away.from.your.airplane.
and.still.have.complete.control.of.all.functions..If.not,.
don't.attempt.to.fly!.Have.your.radio.equipment.checked.
out.by.the.manufacturer.
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.Step 3
Before.you.fly,.be.sure.that.your.engine.idles.reliably,.
transitions.and.runs.at.all.throttle.settings..Only..
when.this.is.achieved.should.any.plane.be.considered.
ready.for.flight.
Check.all.the.control.horns,.servo.horns.and.clevises.to.
make.sure.they.are.secure.and.in.good.condition..Replace.
any.items.that.would.be.considered.questionable..Failure.
of.any.of.these.components.in.flight.would.mean.the.loss.
of.your.aircraft.