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Supplementary Safety Notes
Pre-flight checking:
Before every flying session check that all the model's working systems function correctly, and be
sure to carry out a range check.
The first time you fly any new model aircraft we strongly recommend that you enlist the help of an
experienced modeller to help you check the model and offer advice while you are flying. He
should be capable of detecting potential weak points and errors.
Be certain to keep to the recommended CG position and control surface travels. If adjustments are
required, carry them out before operating the model.
Be aware of any instructions and warnings of other manufacturers, whose product(s) you use in
this particular aircraft, especially engine and radio equipment.
Please don't ignore our warnings, or those provided by these other manufacturers. They refer to
facts and processes which, if ignored, could result in permanent damage or fatal injury.
Attention !
This Scale-Aircraft is a high-end product and can create an enormous risk for both pilot and
spectators, if not handled with care, and used according to the instructions. Make sure that you
operate your Corsair according to the AMA rules, or those laws and regulations governing the
model flying in the country of use. The engine, servos and control surfaces have to be attached
properly. Please use only the recommended engines, servos, propellers, and accessories supplied
in the kit. Make sure that the 'Centre of Gravity' is located in the recommended place. Use the
nose heavy end of the CG range for your first flights, before you start experimenting with moving
the CG back. If you find that you need to relocate your batteries or even add weight in the aircraft
to move the CG to the recommended position, please do so and don't try to save weight or hassle.
A tail heavy plane, in a first flight, can be an enormous danger for you and all spectators. Fix any
weights, and heavy items like batteries, very securely to the plane.
Make sure that the plane is secured properly when you start the engine. Have at least 2 helpers
hold your plane from the tail end, or from behind the wing tips, before you start the engine. Make
sure that all spectators are behind, or far in front, of the aircraft when running up the engine. Make
sure that you range check your R/C system thoroughly before the first flight. It is absolutely
necessary to range check your complete R/C installation first WITHOUT the engine running.
Leave the transmitter antenna retracted, and check the distance you can walk before 'fail-safe'
occurs. Then start up the engine, run it at about half throttle and repeat this range check with the
engine running. Make sure that there is no range reduction before 'fail-safe' occurs. Only then
make the 1st flight. If you feel that the range with engine running is less then with the engine off,
please contact the radio supplier and the engine manufacturer and DON'T FLY at that time. If you
fly with 2.4 GHz technology, please follow the radio manufacturer's instructions for range
checking. Always check range before a flying session!
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Instruction Manual F4U-1D Corsair
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