Pre-Flight Checklist And Control Test; Checklist; Control Test; Range Test - Merlin CESSNA T-206 Instruction Manual

Pre-Flight Checklist and Control Test

Each time before you start flying your Merlin Flight Product please carry out the following check checks and test.

Checklist

Control surfaces have free movement
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All screws, bolts, etc. are tight
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Radio equipment is securely fastened inside fuselage
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Batteries are fully charged
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No wires interfere with servo motors
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Antenna is properly strung
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Wings are securely fastened
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Looking from the rear of the aeroplane to the front make sure that the wings and tail are not damaged and
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are correctly aligned to the fuselage.

Control Test

Warning: Keep everything clear of the propeller before starting the control test in the event that you accidentally turn
on the motor.
1. Be certain that the throttle stick is in the "off" position and that both trim levers are centred.
2. Switch on the transmitter and check to make sure the red LED is lit continuously, indicating the transmitter
has power. If the red LED is flashing then the transmitter batteries are low on power and must be replaced
before flying.
3. Install the flight battery into the fuselage and plug it into the battery connector
4. Move the transmitter control sticks. The control surfaces should move as per your transmitter input.
5. Move the throttle stick forwards, the propeller should spin.

Range Test

1. Leave the aeroplane and walk 100 paces away whilst checking the control functions are still working.
2. If you can see or hear the control functions are still working then the range test is complete.
3. If the control functions do not work to your commands at 100 paces, do not attempt to fly your aeroplane and
refer instead to the troubleshooting section of this manual.
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