Preflight At The Field - Hangar 9 Clipped-wing Taylorcraft Instruction Manual

Preflight at the Field

Range Test Your Radio
Step 1. Before each flying session, range check your radio.
This is accomplished by turning on your transmitter with the
antenna collapsed. Turn on the radio in your airplane. With your
airplane on the ground, you should be able to walk 30 paces
away from your airplane and still have complete control of all
functions. If not, don't attempt to fly! Have your radio equipment
checked out by the manufacturer.
Step 2. Double-check that all controls (aileron, elevator,
throttle, rudder) move in the correct direction.
Step 3. Before you fly, be sure that your batteries are fully
charged per the instructions included with your radio.
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Adjusting Your Radio
Step 1. Completely read the instructions included with your
engine and follow the recommended break-in procedure.
Step 2. At the field, adjust the engine to a slightly rich setting
at full throttle and adjust the idle and low speed needle so that a
consistent idle is achieved.
Step 3. Before you fly be sure that your engine idles reliably,
transitions, and runs at all throttle settings. Only when this is
achieved should any plane be considered ready for flight.