Manual

12
MOTOR AND BATTERY SAFETY
Failure to follow these safety precautions may result
in severe injury to yourself and others.
• Do not run the motor in an area of loose gravel or sand; the
propeller may throw such material in your face or eyes.
• Keep your face and body as well as all spectators away
from the plane of rotation of the propeller as you start and
run the motor.
• Keep these items away from the prop: loose clothing, shirt
sleeves, ties, scarfs, long hair or loose objects such as
pencils or screwdrivers that may fall out of shirt or jacket
pockets into the prop.
• The motor can get hot! Do not touch it right after operation.
• Once the motor battery is plugged in to the ESC, stay clear
of the propeller. The motor could start at any time.
• Do not charge the LiPo motor battery in the plane.
• Never leave a LiPo battery unattended while charging.
• If your plane is in a hard crash, remove the LiPo battery and
set it aside in a safe location for at least 20 minutes. If the
battery is damaged in the crash it could catch fi re.
• If the battery starts to swell, quickly move the battery to a
safe location, preferably outside and place it in a bucket
covering the battery with sand.
AMA SAFETY CODE (EXCERPTS)
Read and abide by the following excerpts from the Academy
of Model Aeronautics Safety Code. For the complete Safety
Code refer to Model Aviation magazine, the AMA web site or
the Code that came with your AMA license.
General
1) I will not fl y my model aircraft in sanctioned events,
air shows, or model fl ying demonstrations until it has
been proven to be airworthy by having been previously,
successfully fl ight tested.
2) I will not fl y my model aircraft higher than approximately
400 feet within 3 miles of an airport without notifying the
airport operator. I will give right-of-way and avoid fl ying
in the proximity of full-scale aircraft. Where necessary,
an observer shall be utilized to supervise fl ying to avoid
having models fl y in the proximity of full-scale aircraft.
3) Where established, I will abide by the safety rules for the
fl ying site I use, and I will not willfully and deliberately fl y my
models in a careless, reckless and/or dangerous manner.
5) I will not fl y my model unless it is identifi ed with my name
and address or AMA number, on or in the model. Note:
This does not apply to models while being fl own indoors.
7) I will not operate models with pyrotechnics (any device
that explodes, burns, or propels a projectile of any kind).
Radio Control
1) I will have completed a successful radio equipment ground
check before the fi rst fl ight of a new or repaired model.
2) I will not fl y my model aircraft in the presence of spectators
until I become a qualifi ed fl ier, unless assisted by an
experienced helper.
3) At all fl ying sites a straight or curved line(s) must be
established in front of which all fl ying takes place with the
other side for spectators. Only personnel involved with
fl ying the aircraft are allowed at or in the front of the fl ight
line. Intentional fl ying behind the fl ight line is prohibited.
4) I will operate my model using only radio control frequencies
currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission.
5) I will not knowingly operate my model within three miles of
any pre-existing fl ying site except in accordance with the
frequency sharing agreement listed [in the complete AMA
Safety Code].
9) Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch
a powered model in fl ight; nor should any part of the
model other than the landing gear, intentionally touch the
ground, except while landing.
CHECK LIST
During the last few moments of preparation your mind
may be elsewhere anticipating the excitement of the fi rst
fl ight. Because of this, you may be more likely to overlook
certain checks and procedures that should be performed
before the model is fl own. To help avoid this, a check list
is provided to make sure these important areas are not
overlooked. Many are covered previously in the instruction
manual, so where appropriate, refer to the manual for
complete instructions. Be sure to check the items off as
they are completed.
❏ 1. Check the C.G. according to the measurements
provided in the manual.
❏ 2. Be certain the battery and receiver are securely
mounted in the fuse with hook and loop material.
❏ 3. Balance your model laterally as explained in
the instructions.
❏ 4. Use threadlocking compound to secure critical
fasteners such as the screws that hold the screw-lock
pushrod connectors.
❏ 5. Add a drop of oil to the axles so the wheels will
turn freely.
❏ 6. Reinforce holes for wood screws with thin CA where
appropriate such as the motor mounting screws.
❏ 7. Confi rm that all controls operate in the correct direction
and the throws are set up according to the manual.
❏ 8. Make sure all servo arms are secured to the servos
with the screws included with your radio.
❏ 9. Balance your propeller (and spare propellers).
❏ 10. Tighten the propeller nut and spinner.
❏ 11. If you wish to photograph your model, do so before
your fi rst fl ight.
❏ 12. Range check your radio when you get to the fl ying fi eld.