Owner manual

SECTION 6.0: RADIO REQUIREMENTS All transmitters must be FCC type certified. 6.2 FCC Technician or higher-class license required for 6 meter band operation only. The following recommendations are included in the
Safety Code not to police such items, but rather to
offer basic suggestions for enhanced safety. It is
expected that IMAA members will avail themselves
of technological advances as such become
available, to promote the safety of all aircraft and
participants.
Servos need to be of a rating capable to handle the loads that the control surfaces impose upon the servos. Standard servos are not recommended for control surfaces. Servos should be rated heavy-duty ounces of torque. For flight-critical control functions a minimum of 45 inch/ounces of torque should be considered. This should be considered a minimum for smaller aircraft and higher torque servos are strongly encouraged for larger aircraft. The use of one servo for each aileron and one for each stabilizer half is strongly recommended. Use of dual servos is also recommended on larger aircraft. On-board batteries should be, at a minimum, 1000 mAh up to 20 lbs., 1200 mAh to 30 lbs., 1800 mAh to 40 lbs., and 2000 mAh over 40 lbs. flying weight.The number and size of servos, size and loads on control surfaces, and added features should be considered as an increase to these minimums. Batteries should be able to sustain power to the onboard radio components for a minimum of one hour total flying time before recharging.
CHECK LIST
❏ 1. Fuelproof all areas exposed to fuel or exhaust
residue such as the firewall and engine area, the wing saddle area, the cardboard wing bolt tubes, wheel wells, etc.
❏ 2. Check the C.G. according to the measurements
provided in the manual.
❏ 3. Be certain the battery and receiver are securely
mounted. Simply stuffing them into place with foam rubber is not sufficient.
❏ 4. Extend your receiver antenna and make sure it
has a strain relief inside the fuselage to keep tension off the solder joint inside the receiver.
❏ 5. Balance your model
laterally
as explained in
the instructions.
❏ 6. Use threadlocking compound to secure critical
fasteners such as the set screws that hold the wheel axles to the struts, screws that hold the carburetor arm (if applicable), screw-lock pushrod connectors, etc.
❏ 7. Add a drop of oil to the axles so the wheels will
turn freely.
❏ 8. Make sure all hinges are securely glued in place. ❏ 9. Reinforce holes for wood screws with thin CA
where appropriate (servo mounting screws, cowl mounting screws, etc.).
❏ 10. Confirm that all controls operate in the correct
direction and the throws are set up according to the manual.
❏ 11. Make sure there are silicone retainers on all
the clevises and that all servo arms are secured to the servos with the screws included with your radio.
❏ 12. Secure connections between servo wires and
Y-connectors or servo extensions, and the connection between your battery pack and the on/off switch with vinyl tape, heat shrink tubing or special clips suitable for that purpose.
❏ 13. Make sure any servo extension cords you may
have used do not interfere with other systems (servo arms, pushrods, landing gear, etc.).
❏ 14. Secure the pressure tap (if used) to the muffler
with high temp RTV silicone, thread locking compound or J.B. Weld.
❏ 15. Make sure the fuel lines are connected and
are not kinked.
❏ 16. Use an incidence meter to check the wing for
twists and attempt to correct before flying.
❏ 17. Balance your propeller (and spare propellers). ❏ 18. Tighten the propeller nut and spinner. ❏ 19. Place your name, address, AMA number and
telephone number on or inside your model.
❏ 20. Cycle your receiver battery pack (if necessary)
and make sure it is fully charged.
❏ 21. If you wish to photograph your model, do so
before your first flight.
❏ 22. Range check your radio when you get to the
flying field.
FLYING
The Arrow is a great-flying model that flies smoothly and predictably. The Arrow does not, however, possess the self-recovery characteristics of a primary R/C trainer and should be flown only by experienced R/C pilots. Fuel Mixture Adjustments A fully cowled engine may run at a higher temperature than an un-cowled engine. For this
During the last few moments of preparation your mind may be elsewhere anticipating the excitement of the first flight. Because of this, you may be more likely to overlook certain checks and procedures that should be performed before the model is flown. To help avoid this, a checklist is provided to make sure these important areas are not overlooked. Many are covered 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.
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