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Preflight at the Field
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, you should charge your radio
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 make sure 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
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.
Range Test the Radio
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.
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