Cessna 170 G2 60E - Manual

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PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST
To help ensure a successful first flight, as well as many flights after, perform a few simple pre-flight checks to be sure the aircraft is
ready to fly:
1. Verify the elevators and rudder are properly hinged and in good working order. Pinch a control surface
between your thumb and forefinger and grasp the stabilizers with your other hand. Attempt to move the
control surface back and forth perpendicular to the wing (see Figure 1). Watch the hinges for movement. If you
find any loose hinges, apply a small amount of medium CA to the mounting point, being sure to keep glue
away from the hinge pivot. Wait 15-20 seconds, then apply CA accelerator to cure the CA.
2. Verify the flaps and ailerons are properly hinged and in good working order. Pinch a control surface between
your thumb and fore finger, and grasp the wing with your other hand. Give the control surface a firm pull away
from the wing. The control surface should not come unhinged from the wing. Be sure to avoid over-stressing
the part, as an aggressive pull may cause the surface to come unhinged even though it is hinged properly. If
hinging is loose, do not fly. Apply thin CA to the loose side(s) of the hinge(s) to re-secure.
3. Verify all control surfaces move freely when disconnected from the servo. If you have a tight or binding
surface, apply a small drop of light oil to each hinge pivot. Move the surface back and forth to work the oil into
the hinge. Repeat as needed..
4. Verify that all hardware and other aircraft parts are properly secured, including those connections that require
blue thread lock. This includes hardware and parts installed by the factory.
5. Verify your battery is fully charged and in good condition. Avoid using batteries with swollen cells, or batteries
that do not charge back to their full capacity.
6. Verify the C.G. is in the proper location and the battery is secured in place.
7. Ensure the Aura is on and functioning properly. Power on your transmitter, followed by the aircraft. Ensure the
Aura is calibrated properly and receiving a valid radio source (solid orange+solid green LEDs).
8. Verify transmitter stick inputs result in the proper control surface movements (reference page 15) and the Aura
flight modes work properly.
9. Verify aircraft movement results in proper Aura sensor corrections (reference page 16).
10. Verify the motor and ESC function properly. Point the aircraft in a safe direction. Hold the airframe firmly,
smoothly advance the throttle to full and back to idle. Listen and watch for any odd or unusual behavior for
the motor or speed controller.
AMA SAFETY CODE
When flying your aircraft, we recommend following the guidelines set by the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). You
can find their safety handbooks as well as more information on the AMA at their website, located at the address below:
www.modelaircraft.org
Figure 1 - Test for hinge movement and loose hinges