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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.
Section 13: Pre-Flight
Section 14: Adjusting the Engine
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.
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