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At the flying field
To prevent possible damage to your radio gear, turn the power switches on and off in the proper
sequence:
1. Pull throttle stick to idle position, or otherwise disarm your motor/engine.
2. Turn on the transmitter power and allow your transmitter to reach its home screen.
3. Confirm the proper model memory has been selected.
4. Turn on your receiver power.
5. Test all controls. If a servo operates abnormally, don't attempt to fly until you determine the cause of
the problem.
Test to ensure that the FailSafe settings are correct after adjusting them. Turn the transmitter off and
confirm the proper surface/throttle movements. Turn the transmitter back on.
6. Start your engine.
7. Complete a full range check.
8. After flying, bring your throttle stick to idle position, engage any kill switches or otherwise disarm
your motor/engine.
9. Turn off receiver power.
10. Turn off transmitter power.
If you do not turn on your system in this order, you may damage your servos or control surfaces,
flood your engine, or in the case of electric-powered or gasoline-powered models, the engine may
unexpectedly turn on and cause a severe injury.
While you are getting ready to fly, if you place your transmitter on the ground, be sure that the
wind won't tip it over. If it is knocked over, the throttle stick may be accidentally moved, causing
the engine to speed up. Also, damage to your transmitter may occur.
In order to maintain complete control of your aircraft it is important that it remains visible at all
times. Flying behind large objects such as buildings, grain bins, etc. is not suggested. Doing so may
result in the reduction of the quality of the radio frequency link to the model.
Do not grasp the transmitter's antenna during flight. Doing so may degrade the quality of the
radio frequency transmission.
As with all radio frequency transmissions, the strongest area of signal transmission is from the sides
of the transmitter's antenna. As such, the antenna should not be pointed directly at the model. If your
flying style creates this situation, easily move the antenna to correct this situation.
Don't fly in the rain! Water or moisture may enter the transmitter through the antenna or stick
openings and cause erratic operation or loss of control. If you must fly in wet weather during a
contest, be sure to cover your transmitter with a plastic bag or waterproof barrier. Never fly if
lightning is expected.
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