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your model and, while you work the controls, tell you what the
control surfaces are doing. Repeat this test with the motor
running at various speeds with an assistant holding the
model, using hand signals to show you what is happening. If
the control surfaces do not respond correctly, do not fl y! Find
and correct the problem fi rst. Look for loose servo connections
or broken wires, corroded wires on old servo connectors, or
a damaged receiver crystal from a previous crash.
MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Failure to follow these safety precautions may result
in severe injury to yourself and others.
Always disconnect the power on the model before
switching off the transmitter. Without a signal to the
receiver, the ESC may command the motor to rotate which
could cause injury to yourself or surrounding property.
Always turn the transmitter on before plugging the fl ight
battery into the ESC.
Get help from an experienced pilot when learning to
operate electric motors.
Use safety glasses when running electric motors.
Do not run the motors in an area of loose gravel or sand;
the propellers may throw such material in your face or eyes.
Keep your face and body as well as all spectators away from
the plane of rotation of the propellers as you run the motors.
Keep these items away from the props: loose clothing,
shirt sleeves, ties, scarves and ascots, long hair or loose
objects such as pencils or screwdrivers that may fall out
of shirt or jacket pockets into the props.
The motors gets hot! Do not touch them during or right
after operation.
AMA SAFETY CODE
Read and abide by the following excerpts from the Academy
of Model Aeronautics Safety Code. For the complete Safety
Code refer to Model Aviation magazine, the AMA web site
or the Code that came with your AMA license.
General
1) I will not fl y my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air
shows, or model fl ying demonstrations until it has been
proven to be airworthy by having been previously, successfully
fl ight tested.
2) I will not fl y my model aircraft higher than approximately
400 feet within 3 miles of an airport without notifying the
airport operator. I will give right-of-way and avoid fl ying in the
proximity of full-scale aircraft. Where necessary, an observer
shall be utilized to supervise fl ying to avoid having models fl y
in the proximity of full-scale aircraft.
3) Where established, I will abide by the safety rules for the
fl ying site I use, and I will not willfully and deliberately fl y my
models in a careless, reckless and/or dangerous manner.
5) I will not fl y my model unless it is identifi ed with my name
and address or AMA number, on or in the model. Note: This
does not apply to models while being fl own indoors.
7) I will not operate models with pyrotechnics (any device
that explodes, burns, or propels a projectile of any kind).
1) I will have completed a successful radio equipment range
check before the fi rst fl ight of a new or repaired model.
2) I will not fl y my model aircraft in the presence of spectators
until I become a qualified flier, unless assisted by an
experienced helper.
3) At all fl ying sites a straight or curved line(s) must be
established in front of which all fl ying takes place with the
other side for spectators. Only personnel involved with fl ying
the aircraft are allowed at or in the front of the fl ight line.
Intentional fl ying behind the fl ight line is prohibited.
4) I will operate my model using only radio control frequencies
currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission.
5) I will not knowingly operate my model within three
miles of any pre-existing fl ying site except in accordance
with the frequency sharing agreement listed [in the
complete AMA Safety Code].
9) Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person
touch a powered model in fl ight; nor should any part of the
model other than the landing gear, intentionally touch
the ground, except while landing.
During the last few moments of preparation your mind
may be elsewhere anticipating the excitement of the fi rst
fl ight. Because of this, you may be more likely to overlook
certain checks and procedures that should be performed
before the model is fl own. To help avoid this, a check list
is provided to make sure these important areas are not
(excerpts)
overlooked. Many are covered in the instruction manual,
so where appropriate, refer to the manual for complete
instructions. Be sure to check the items off as they are
completed (that's why it's called a check list!).
provided in the manual.
mounted in the fuse. Simply stuffi ng them into place
with foam rubber is not suffi cient.
the instructions.
fasteners such as the set screws that hold the wheel
collars to the axles, screw-lock pushrod connectors, etc.
turn freely.
where appropriate (servo mounting screws, cowl
mounting screws, etc.).
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CHECK LIST
1. Check the C.G. according to the measurements
2. Be certain the battery and receiver are securely
3. Extend your receiver antenna (if applicable).
4. Balance your model laterally as explained in
5. Use threadlocking compound to secure critical
6. Add a drop of oil to the axles so the wheels will
7. Make sure all hinges are securely glued in place.
8. Reinforce holes for wood screws with thin CA
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