FMS P47 Operating Manual

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WARNING
1. Lay the in stored accessories out.
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product
! Every control surfaces has its own
before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal special labeled accessory plastic bag.
property and cause serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product and NOT a toy. It must be operated with caution and common sense 1
and enquires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner
could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by
1700MM P47
children without direct adult supervision.
This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow
all the instructions and warnings in manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly
and avoid damage or serious injury.
Safety Precautions and Warnings
As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating in a manner that does not endanger
OPERATING MANUAL yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others. This model is controlled
2. Take the elevator accessory bag out.
by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control. This interference can It has been labeled elevator.
cause momentary loss of control so it is advisable to always keep a safe distance in all directions around
your model, as this margin will help avoid collisions or injury. 2
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.
• Always operate your model in an open area away from cars, traffic or people.
• Avoid operating your model in the street where injury or damage can occur.
• Never operate the model in the street or in populated areas for any reason.
• Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers,
rechargeable battery packs, etc.) you use.
• Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.
• Moisture causes damage to electronics. Avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed
and protected for this purpose.
• Never lick or place any portion of your model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death.
3. Install the elevator control surface
horns on the bottom of the elevator
surface with the screws provided in the
small plastic bag.
The side of the stabilizer that contains
FMS Kindly Reminder the plastic washer faces up, make sure
to install the control horns on the
opposite side.
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The wire connection The wire connection Control surface testing and setting
1. Multiple Connector Part 1 4. CH5.B for the rear landing gear retract. 7. Attach the receiver to the cockpit hatch 9. Tuck the extra wire mess into the pit in 1. Bind your recei ver with your transmitter 2. Adjust the flaps' flight position, make 4. Adjust the rudder neutral position by
using the hook and loop straps. the hatch for a neatly looking of the the first, please refer to your Transmitter sure the up position align with the back and forth the linkage rod in the
The minimum distance between the canopy hatch. Manual and read it throughly for the trailing edge of the wing filler. control connector, make sure to lock
4 UBEC and receiver is 50mm/ 2in. safety operation. the control rod by tighten the hex head
1 Do not install the propeller assembly to screw
Ch5.B
Ch5 the motor shaft while testing the control 2 Note:
7 surface to make sure the motor does not in this step.
9 start unexpectedly and cause personal It will keep the uniform of direction of
Ch6 injury.. the tail wheel and rudder.
Make sure all the control sticks in neutral
Two ribbon cables from
the wing panel. positions (flight control, rudder, elevators 4.1
Ch1 and ailerons) or to low positions(throttle,
throttle trim) .
Fully charge the battery before arming
the ESC.
2. Multiple Connector Part 2 5. Diagram for the sequencer connection.
All of the servo have been factory set in
neutral position .
8. Try to fix the leads from the rear parts 10. Battery hatch in front of the canopy hatch. 3. Adjust the rear landing gear direction
2 5 of the fuselage to avoid tangling with Note: Do not arm the ESC if the instruction Thread the clevis on the linkages rod of by trim the rudder channel.
the servo arms. manual do not required you perform it. the ailerons to make the control surface Make sure the wheel align with the
Ch5 B align with the trailing edge of the win tip.
Note : Please secure the clevis again, fuselage centerline.
Ch5
Ch5 B 8 when the adjusting process completed. 4.2
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Ch5 C
3. Plug the Part 1 to the part 2 properly as 6. Diagram for the receiver connection.
the picture show. The recommended voltage input for the
receiver is 4.8V-6V.
Receiver
Aileron Ch1
3 Channel-1
Ch2 1.2
Elevator Channel-2
Ch3
Throttle Channel-3
Ch4
Rudder Channel-4
Landing Gear Ch5
Channel-5
Ch6
Flap Channel-6
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Hook on the linkage rod
The control horns installation The control horns installation Install th stabilizer
1. Make sure implement the in stored
4. Make sure the control surface horns are 6. Verify the completed elevator horns 8. Repeat the step 3.4&5 for the flaps 3. Snap the clevis into the surface control 1. Pre ready appropriate amount of glue
facing into the right direction before installation. control horn installation. rubber securing tube on the control rod. horn. for the next step model building.
installing for the desired most reflection Note : Do not discard the extra screws,
without any binding. it will be preserved for the future
model building. 1 3
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4. Secure the horns with the tube, make
2. Put the Z-bend end of the linkage into sure do not slide the tube to the horn
the desired servo control horn hole. 2. Take the preserved elevator accessory
It is a tight fit and should allow the linkage side too much, or it will binding with bag and secure the horizontal stabilizer
to move just slightly within the hole to the horn. with two machine screws.
5. Always make sure that the screws are Just make sure it's securing enough. Make sure the top side of the stabilizer
grabbing into the back plates of the 7. Repeat the step 3.4&5 for the ailerons avoid binding up.
control horn installation. face up.(Screw: PM3.0*50 3PCS)
control horns. It is very important that
these parts are holding tight. 2 4
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Control surface testing and setting Install the propeller Install the propeller FMS User Manual of 6A UBEC
5. Adjust the elevator by back and forth
1. Disarm the ESC first, then turn off the 3. Take the washer and thread it to the motor 5. Install the spinner and tighten by hand firmly. Specification Of 6A UBEC:
the linkage rods of the elevator in transmitter. shaft, it will help to prevent the propeller
canopy hatch. holder from the nut scrape. 1. Switch Mode
Note : The two pieces split elevators 2. Output:5.0V/6A ,5.5V/6A or 6.0V/6A switchable(Changeable with a Silver jumper)
must be keep in the same altitude. 3. Input:6V-25V (2-6S Lipo, 5-18S NiMH/NiCd)
1 2.2 4. Output Current:Continuous Current 6A, Burst Current 10A
There will be no rudder trim used 3 5
5 5. Size:45.0mm*23.0mm*10.0mm(Length*Width*Height)
6. Weight:18.0g
Note: We recommend use the jumper cap to connect the two middle pins in four for
your safty flying.
Features:
1. Adopting the USA CPU and decreasing the electromagnetic interference, to be
sure that receiver works well.
2. The working status of UBEC is shown by an indicator (LED). When UBEC works,
the Silver LED lights.
3. Battery polarity reversal protection (If the connection is wrong, the UBEC can
6. Cycle the landing gear several times, 2. Keyed the propeller assembly to the motor not work.)
make sure the landing gear perform shaft, make sure fit the assembly into the hex How to Use the UBEC, please carefully look at the connections as follows :
stage on the shaft, it will help to hold the 4. Secure the propeller by tighten the nut use 6. Hang on the bombs, two bombs are the
well in every cycle and the three point assembly in fixed position when the engine the wrench, do not over tighten, but make same, you can take any one of them to 1. Connecting UBEC with ESC OPTO, you just parallelly connect the input connector
gears move the same directions. contact. sure it's tight enough. hang on a rack. of UBEC with the battery pack, and plug the output connector of the UBEC into
one of spare channels of the receiver.
6 2. Using ESC SBEC, you must remove the red wire of the signal wires of ESC
SBEC to receiver before connecting with the UBEC.(the connection with ESC
2.1 2.3 4 6 SBEC is same as connection with the ESC OPTO)
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Battery Pack
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7. Test the motor make sure it is responsive
to the throttle input and rotate the clock
wise from the tail view, or you have to
reset the throttle. Test the propeller: Drag the tail of the plane while test the propeller, make sure there
are no people or any other creature in the propeller touchable range.
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Battery Pack
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Note: Because of the weather and ground, please connect the UBEC at
least in a distance 5cm far away from the receiver to avoid the
electromagnetic interference.
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Install th stabilizer Install th stabilizer
4. Make sure align the slot on the horizontal Note: Do not apply glue on the rudder 8. Make sure there is no gap in between 1. Make sure to install the oil tank racks on
3. Fix the dorsal foam fin to the fuselage slot.
we recommended only apply glue on the stabilizer with the fuselage tail slot. side foam hinge and fuselage tail slot. the rudder and the stabilizer. 9.2 their designated sides.
underside of the fin.
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6. Insert the vertical stabilizer into the 10. Apply a thin coat of glue on the elevator
assembly slightly. underside foam hinge it will great helpful
for the hinge durability. 2. Rack mounted the wrong way round.
5. Install the vertical stabilizer, Apply glue Note that the rear part of the rack are
to the place where the vertical stabilizer 6 9. Install the rudder control horn the same Do not apply excessive glue in this area asymmetrical and the rack will not fit
fitting together with the horizontal with the elevator control horn, make sure which might prevent the surface from
stabilizer and fuselage assembly. moving freely. into the notch if you try to mount it as
the horn be installed in proper direction. shown in the picture.
Use a brush or spackle to thoroughly
cover the notch with a thin layer of glue.
We recommend to apply glue to the 2
fuselage and elevator as well for a better
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bond.
Let dry off for at least 5 minutes.
5.1 7. Make sure the rudder side foam hinge
has inserted into the slot in the process
of stabilizer mounting.
To protect the foam hinge from any
damage or twisting we recommended
you to clean the fuselage tail slot first
3. This is how the plate should be mounted.
for the smoothly hinge inserting.
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Main specification Main specification and spare parts
Specification Center Of Gravity(C.G.) Spare part list for green scheme
The suggested throws for the FMS P47 are as follows:
Wingspan : 1700mm /66.9in High rate Low rate
Length : 1520mm /59.8 in Elevator - 40mm/1.6in up an down 24mm/0.9in up and down SH101-Green Fuselage
SH102-Green Main wing set (2 PCS)
Weight : 4300g /151.6 oz Rudder - 25mm/0.98in left and right 21mm/0.8in left and right SH103-Green Rudder
CG Position : 90mm Ailerons - 28mm/1.1in up and down 17mm/0.7in up and down SH104-Green Elevator
Battery : 22.2V 3300mAh-4000mAh Li-Po Battery Flap - Mid 22mm/0.9in SH106-Green Spinner ( 2 Hub halves and a spinner)
ESC : 85A SH107-Green Canopy (One PC plastic canopy)
Full 45mm/1.8in SH108-Green Canopy (One PC foam canopy without the scale plastic control desk)
Motor : 5060-KV300 90mm SH109-Green Bomb (2 PCS)
Wing Area : 53.1dm 2 Spare part list for silver scheme
SH207-Green Main landing gear set (A pair with chock absorption function
Wing Load : 80.9g/dm 2 Item# Description SH208-Green E-Retract system (For main landing gear, with two retracts and main
RC System : 6 Channel, 9 Servos SH101-Silver Fuselage landing gear installed)
SH209-Green E-Retract system (For rear landing gear, with one retract and rear
And 1 Brushless ESC SH102-Silver Main wing set (2 PCS)
SH103-Silver Rudder landing gear installed)
SH104-Silver Elevator SH304-Green Stickers (A piece of intact sticker sheet)
SH105 Cowl SH305-Green Main landing gear door (A pair of main landing gear inner fairing door
Center of Gravity with the installation base)
SH106-Silver Spinner ( 2 Hub halves and a spinner)
When balance your model, adjust the motor battery as necessary so the model is level or SH107-Silver Canopy (One PC plastic canopy) SH306-Green Rear landing gear door (Rear landing gear box with two pcs door halves)
slightly nose down. SH108-Silver Canopy (One PC foam canopy without the scale plastic control desk)
This the correct balance point for your model. SH109-Silver Bomb (2 PCS)
After the first flights, The CG position can be adjusted for your personal preference. Note: 1. All spare parts without decals.
SH201 Brushless motor (5060-KV300)
1. The recommended Center of Gravity(CG) location for your model is ( 90mm/3.5in ) SH202 ESC (85A ESC with 5A SBEC & 6A UBEC) 2. The Item# without color marking could be applied universally for
back from the leading edge of the top main wing as shown with the battery pack installed. SH203 9g Servo both color scheme.
Mark the location of the CG on top of the wing. SH204 25g Metal servo
Blac k UBEC 2. When balancing your model, support the plane inverted at the marks made on the top
Red SH205 E-Retract (One PC for main landing gear)
of the main wing with your fingers or a commercially available balancing stand. This is SH206 E-Retract (One PC for rear landing gear)
the correct balance point for your model, Make sure the model is assembled and ready SH207-Silver Main landing gear set (A pair with chock absorption function)
Brushless ESC for flight before balancing. SH208-Silver E-Retract system (For main landing gear,
(BEC) Note: Always balance the plane with the retracts down.
with two retracts and main landing gear installed)
Control throw setting SH209-Silver E-Retract system (For rear landing gear,
with one retract and rear landing gear installed)
Remove the Red Wire 1. Turn on the transmitter and receiver of your model. SH301 Propeller (4 PCS blades)
check the movement of the rudder using the transmitter.
When the stick is moved right, the rudder should also move right. Reverse the direction SH302 Linkage rod (All of the control surface linkages with clevis and securing tube
of the servo at the transmitter if necessary. pre installed)
Black Red UBEC SH303 Motor mount
2. Check the movement of the elevator with the radio system. SH304-Silver Stickers (A piece of intact sticker sheet)
Moving the elevator stick toward the bottom of the transmitter makes the airplane
elevator move up. SH305-Silver Main landing gear door (A pair of main landing gear inner fairing door
B rushless ESC 3. Check the movement of the ailerons with the radio system, moving the aileron stick right with the installation base)
(OPTO) SH306-Silver Rear landing gear door (Rear landing gear box with two pcs door halves)
makes the right aileron move up and left aileron move down. SH307 Screws set
4. Use a ruler to adjust the throw of the elevator, aileron and rudder.
Adjust the position of the pushrod at the control horn and the transmitter to achieve the SH308 Motor board
Color:Brown,Red,Oran ge following measurements when moving the sticks to the end point. SH309 Motor shaft
SH310 Plastic scale cockpit ( A set of plastic cockpit dashboard)
Note: Always disassemble the propeller set when binding the transmitter and testing the SH311 Multiple connector part 1 (From the wing panels)
control surface.
SH312 Multiple connector part 2 (For plugging to receiver)
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Mount the main wing to the fuselage Mount the main wing to the fuselage Mount the main wing to the fuselage
Glue the bomb rack
4. Remove the rack and glue them back into 4. Insert the tubes into the main wing 5. Remove the wing tube, apply a thin coat
1. Fit the wing filler into place first. 2. Plug the leads from the main wing to the 8. Guide the two aileron servo cables 10. Two wing panels will perfectly fit into
place. There are two fillers in the kit, one for Multiple Connector Part 1 with the yellow sockets till the white mark implement of glue to the fiberglass wing tube from through the holes in the bottom of the
each side. signal at the channel label side. in factory. the end to the first white mark. wing mount notch, and gently pull the
Make sure to install the fillers on their This step has been factory completed, Do not push them farther than they will Let dry off for at least 5 minutes. aileron servo cables from inside of the
designated sides. you may repeat it when you do the main go with little resistance. Then insert it into place, it will help the canopy simultaneously to avoid any
4.1
wing maintenance or repair. That would push the wing tubes into the tubes grab into the socket more firm. tangling of the servo cables.
foam of the wing and prevent them from
fully inserting into the opposite wing half. 5
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6. Rise the canopy by holding the ribbon 11. Secure the main wing from the canopy
on the rear of the canopy.
3. There are two glass fiber tubes in 6 9. Mount the other wing panel to the tubes,
1.2 different lengths for the main wing make sure put the tubes into the sockets
4.2 connection. 4.2 first, then push the wing into place slightly.
The short one on the leading edge side
the long one on the trailing edge side.
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7. Mount the main wing with the tubes to
the fuselage slot.
Make sure the wing tubes straight
through the holes in bottom of the wing
mount notch.
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spare parts Spare Parts List for Silver Scheme Spare Parts List for SHlver Scheme Trouble shooting
Problem Possible Cause
Aircraft will not ESC is not armed.
respond to the Throttle channel is reversed.
throttle but responds
to other controls.
Extra propeller nosie Damaged spinner, propeller.
SH101-Silver SH102-Silver SH103-Silver SH207-Silver SH208-Silver SH209-Silver or extra Vibration. motor or motor mount.
Loose propeller and spinner
parts.
Propellor installed backwards.
Reduced flight time or Flight battery charge is low.
aircraft underpowered. Propeller installed backward.
Flight battery damaged.
SH104-Silver SH-105 SH106-Silver SH-301 SH-302 SH-303
Control surface does Control surface, control horn,
not move, or is slow to linkage or servo damage, Wire
respond to control damaged or connections loose.
inputs.
Control reversed. Channels need be reversed
in the transmitter.
SH107 -Silver SH108 -Silver SH109-Silver SH304 -Silver SH305 -Silver SH306 -Silver
Motor loses power. Damage to motor, or battery.
Motor power pulses Lose of power to aircraft.
then motorloses power. ESC uses default soft Low
Voltage Cutoff(LVC).
LED on receiver Power lose to receiver.
SH-201 SH-202 SH-203 SH-307 SH-308 SH-309
flashes slowly.
Battery Selection and Installation.
1. We recommend the 22.2V 3300mAh 25C Li-Po battery.
2. If using another battery, the battery must be at least a 22.2V 3300mAh 25C battery.
3. Your battery should be approximately the same capacity ,dimension and wight as the
22.2V 3300mAh 25C Li-Po battery to fit in the fuselage without changing the center of gravity
SH-204 SH-205 SH-206 a large amount.
SH-310 SH-311 SH-312
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Install the small part The propeller blade assembly The propeller blade assembly
1. Take the propeller back plate out, the one with a
1. Fit the gun set into place the first, it will 4. After the installation of the blade make sure 6. Then implement the nuts into the inside track 7. After the four screws' tightening complete,
the notch with no gap reveal between fitted perfectly into place or you have to 3.2 hex hole in center. Place the in stored nuts into there is no gap between the back propeller of the back plate. make sure there is no gap between this two
the main wing root and the fuselage. fit another one with the yellow band the peripheral pre-notched nuts hole on back of holder plate and the propeller root, if not, Tighten the screws on the front plate. propeller holder plate.
aligning. the plate. you will have to check to make sure there is (Screw: PM3*25 4PCS)
nothing come to obstruct the fully installation
1 of the blade, and then tighten the screw
10 properly again. 7
1 Do the rest 3 pieces blade the same. 6.1
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4. Glue the air speed indicator into the 2. Then fit the blade in place with the letter side
pre-notched slot in the dorsal fin. face up, use the shorter screw in stored with the
2. Remove the gun set and glue it back spinner to secure the blade in the blade tip side 8. Verify the status of the propeller installation
screw hole. completed.
hatch using the four provided screws. into place.
Two extra pieces of the are spares.
(Screw: 6.0*80 4PCS) 2
2 5. Place the front propeller holder plate into
4.1 place as show. 6.2 8
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3. Make sure holding the nut into place when we
tighten the screw.
3. Glue the air speed indicator onto the It will help a lot when you doing the screw
port side pre-notched slot. installation and save you extra time.
(Screws: PM3*20 4PCS)
11.2 3.1 4.2 3
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Flying Tips AMA
Exceptions:
Solution Range Check Your Radio System AMA
◆ Free Flight fuses or devices that burn producing smoke and are securely attached to
After final assembly, range check the radio system with the FMS P47. Refer to your specific the model aircraft during flight.
Lower throttle stick and throttle transmitter instruction manual for range test information . ◆ Officially designated AMA Air Show Teams (AST) are authorized to use devices and
trim to lowest settings. If you are not already a member of the AMA, please join, The AMA is the governing body
Take off and landing tips of model aviation and membership provided liability insurance coverage, protects practices as defined within the Team AMA Program Document (AMA Document #718).
Reverse throttle channel on 1. Take off using full power, as soon as you have taken off retract the landing gear. modelers' rights and interests and is required to fly at most R/C sites. 3. Model aircraft will not be flown in AMA sanctioned events, air shows or model
transmitter. 2. Use the flaps to give a steeper landing approach, increase throttle slightly to offset the demonstrations unless:
Replaced damaged parts. increased drag. Academy of Model Aeronautics (a) The aircraft, control system and pilot skills have successfully demonstrated all
Tighten parts for propeller 3. Ensure that you set a timer and land with plenty of battery power in reserve. maneuvers intended or anticipated prior to the specific event.
adapter, propeller and spinner. 4. It's difficult to landing the plane perfect from the speedy flying state when the flaps keep 5151 East Memorial Drive (b) An inexperienced pilot is assisted by an experienced pilot.
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Remove and install propeller First Flight Preparation Or via the Internet at: http//www.modelaircraft.org B. RADIO CONTROL (RC)
correctly.Completely recharge 1. All pilots shall avoid flying directly over unprotected people, vessels, vehicles or
Flight battery. 1. Remove and inspect contents.
2. Charge fl ight battery. Academy of Model Aeronautics National Model Aircraft Safety Code structures and shall avoid endangerment of life and property of others.
Remove and install propeller 3. Read this instruction manual thoroughly. Effective January 1, 2011 2. A successful radio equipment ground-range check in accordance with manufacturer's
correctly. Replace flight battery 4. Fully assemble model. recommendations will be completed before the first flight of a new or repaired model
and obey flight battery 5. Install the flight battery in the aircraft ( once it has been fully charged ). aircraft.
instructions. A. GENERAL: A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft capable of sustained
6. Bind aircraft to your transmitter. flight in the atmosphere. It may not exceed limitations of this code and is intended 3. RC model aircraft must use the radio-control frequencies currently allowed by the
Replace or repair damaged 7. Make sure linkages move freely. exclusively for sport, recreation and/or competition. Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Only individuals properly licensed by
parts and adjust controls. 8. Make sure the rubber ring has been properly slide on the clevis. the FCC are authorized to operate equipment on Amateur Band frequencies.
9. Perform the Control Direction Test with the transmitter. All model flights must be conducted in accordance with this safety code and any 4. RC model aircraft will not operate within three (3) miles of any pre-existing flying site
Do a check of connections for 10. Adjust light controls and transmitter. additional rules specific to the flying site.
loose wiring. 11. Perform a radio system Range Check. 1. Model aircraft will not be flown: without a frequency-management agreement (AMA Documents #922-Testing for RF
12. Find a safe and open area. (a) In a careless or reckless manner. Interference; #923- Frequency Management Agreement)
Do the Control Direction Test 5. With the exception of events flown under official AMA Competition Regulations,
and adjust controls Please read the following instructions and fully understand it. (b) At a location where model aircraft activities are prohibited. excluding takeoff and landing, no powered model may be flown outdoors closer than
2. Model aircraft pilots will:
for aircraft and transmitter. 1. Do not fly in strong wind or bad weather. (a) Yield the right of way to all man carrying aircraft. 25 feet to any individual, except for the pilot and the pilot's helper(s) located at the
2. Never fly the model in crowded areas, where there are lots of people, automoblies on the (b) See and avoid all aircraft and a spotter must be used when appropriate. flight line.
Do a check of batteries, road or power lines overhead . Also do not to fly around the airport. Please make yourself 6. Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a model aircraft in flight
transmitter, receiver, ESC, enough room for the flying and operating, as the plane can travel at high speed. Remember (AMA Document #540-D-See and Avoid Guidance.) while it is still under power, except to divert it from striking an individual.
motor and wiring for damage (c) Not fly higher than approximately 400 feet above ground level within three (3) miles This does not apply to model aircraft flown indoors.
(replace as needed). you are responsible for the safety of others. of an airport, without notifying the airport operator.
3. Children under the age of 12 should have an adult guide. Never recommend for the children (d) Not interfere with operations and traffic patterns at any airport, heliport or seaplane 7. RC night flying requires a lighting system providing the pilot with a clear view of the
Land aircraft immediately and under the age of 14. model's attitude and orientation at all times.
Recharge flight battery. 4. Never leave the charger in wet conditions. base except where there is a mixed use agreement. 8. The pilot of a RC model aircraft shall:
(e) Ensure the aircraft is identified with the name and address or AMA number of (a) Maintain control during the entire flight, maintaining visual contact without
Check connection from ESC to 5. The P47 is made from PA and polythene which are tinder. When it meets the heat, the owner on the inside or affixed to the outside of the model aircraft.
transfiguration can easily happen, so you must keep it away from heat. (This does not apply to model aircraft flown indoors). enhancement other than by corrective lenses prescribed for the pilot.
receiver. 6. Do not attempt to catch the P47 while flying, please do not touch the propeller. (b) Fly using the assistance of a camera or First-Person View (FPV) only in accordance
Check servos for damage. ( f ) Not operate aircraft with metal-blade propellers or with gaseous boosts except for with the procedures outlined in AMA Document #550.
Check linkages for binding. 7. Never leave this system unattended around children with battery in the unit, as injury may helicopters operated under the provisions of AMA Document #555. C. FREE FLIGHT
be caused due to children's turning on the transmitter or the plane. (g ) Not operate model aircraft while under the influence of alcohol or while using any
8. During the preparation for the flight, please remember to turn on the transmitter before drug which could adversely affect the pilot's ability to safely control the model. 1. Must be at least 100 feet downwind of spectators and automobile parking when the
model aircraft is launched.
connecting the battery pack. (h ) Not operate model aircraft carrying pyrotechnic devices which explode or burn, 2. Launch area must be clear of all individuals except mechanics, officials, and other fliers.
9. Close the throttle on the transmitter before connecting battery otherwise the motor may operate. or any device which propels a projectile or drops any object that creates a hazard 3. An effective device will be used to extinguish any fuse on the model aircraft after the
to persons or property.
fuse has completed its function.
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