Pre-Flight; Adjusting.the.engine; Range.test.your.radio - Hangar 9 Piper J-3 Cub Assembly Manual

Pre-Flight

Charge.both.the.transmitter.and.receiver.pack.for.your.airplane..Use.the.recommended.charger.supplied.with.your.
particular.radio.system,.following.the.instructions.provided.with.the.radio..In.most.cases,.the.radio.should.be.charged.the.
night.before.going.out.flying.
Check.the.radio.installation.and.make.sure.all.the.control.surfaces.are.moving.correctly.(i.e..the.correct.direction.and.with.
the.recommended.throws)..Test.run.the.engine.and.make.sure.it.transitions.smoothly.from.idle.to.full.throttle.and.back..
Also.ensure.the.engine.is.tuned.according.to.the.manufacturer's.instructions,.and.it.will.run.consistently.and.constantly.at.
full.throttle.when.adjusted.
Check.all.the.control.horns,.servo.horns.and.clevises.to.make.sure.they.are.secure.and.in.good.condition..Replace.any.
items.that.would.be.considered.questionable..Failure.of.any.of.these.components.in.flight.would.mean.the.loss.of.your.
aircraft.
Adjusting the Engine
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.Step 1
Completely.read.the.instructions.included.with.your.engine.and.follow.the.recommended.break-in.procedure.
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.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.
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.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.
Range Test Your Radio
Before.each.flying.session,.be.sure.to.range.check.your.radio..See.your.radio.manual.for.the.recommended.range.and.
instructions.for.your.radio.system..Each.radio.manufacturer.specifies.different.procedures.for.their.radio.systems..If.using.
a.gasoline.engine,.check.the.range.first.with.the.engine.not.running.and.note.the.distance..Next,.start.the.engine..With.the.
model.securely.anchored,.check.the.range.again..The.range.test.should.not.be.significantly.affected..If.it.is,.don't.attempt.
to.fly!.Have.your.radio.equipment.checked.out.by.the.manufacturer.
Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by
Users in the European Union
This.product.must.not.be.disposed.of.with.other.waste..Instead,.it.is.the.user's.responsibility.to.dispose.of.their.waste.
equipment.by.handing.it.over.to.a.designated.collection.point.for.the.recycling.of.waste.electrical.and.electronic.
equipment..The.separate.collection.and.recycling.of.your.waste.equipment.at.the.time.of.disposal.will.help.to.conserve.
natural.resources.and.ensure.that.it.is.recycled.in.a.manner.that.protects.human.health.and.the.environment..For.more.
information.about.where.you.can.drop.off.your.waste.equipment.for.recycling,.please.contact.your.local.city.office,.your.
household.waste.disposal.service.or.where.you.purchased.the.product.
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