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2. Warnings
2.1. General Attention
Before you operate a model airplane with motor power, you must be informed of the legal regulations
in your country. A model airplane may legally be considered an aircraft and is subject to appropriate
laws, which must be complied with.
All models / modellers need to be insured. Check out insurance offerings of your
national model organization. Never operate a model without insurance protection!
Technical disturbances e.g. radio interferences are an incalculable risk and pilots are obliged to take
all steps to avoid the possible damages. The minimum distance to populated areas, in order to ensure
security for people, animals and buildings, must be at least 1.5 km. Keep safe distance from power
lines. Do not fly the model in bad weather with low clouds or fog. Never fly directly into the sun. You
could lose eye-contact with the model. In order to avoid collisions, you must land your model
immediately, if a manned airplane approaches. The operation of a model with a self-launch-system
under the influence of alcohol, drugs, medicines, etc. is absolutely forbidden. Operate only with best
physical and mental condition. This is valid both for the operator and for its aides.
2.2. Warnings and safety instructions
General warnings
The operation of a self-launch-system can be very dangerous. The inappropriate operation of such a
system, which transfers up to 3,6 KW power to the propellers, can cause substantial personal injury.
This is a complex technology, which may be operated only by experienced model airplane pilots with
at least 18 years of age. The operation of the self-launch-system requires a check list before each
start and regular maintenance. The installation and operation of the self-launch-system may only be
done according to these instructions. Before the launch of a model with this system you must check
all functions and all rudders as well as the radio control range. Beyond that the instructions of the radio
control are to be followed.
Clearance distance
People or animals must keep the following minimum distance to the model airplane with a running
motor:
- in front of the motor 10 m
- to each side of the model 15 m
- behind the motor 1 m
Always hold the model at the rear end of the fuselage when you want to test the motor. Never hold the
model at the front of the fuselage or from the side. These areas are in the danger zone.
