Carl Goldberg GBGA1041 - Manual (Page 17)

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FLYING YOUR EXTRA 330 ARF
Fully-charged flight batteries
Radio transmitter
1 ½ volt starting battery & glo-plug clip
Fuel bulb or pump
Tools for tightening any parts that can vibrate and
loosen
Paper toweling for clean up
Extra props and an extra spinner
Prop wrench
Bottle of CA glue
FIELD KIT CHECKLIST PRE-FLIGHT ACTIVITIES
Prior to going to the flying field, with radio batteries
fully charged, turn on both receiver (Rx) and trans-
mitter (Tx) and actuate all controls many times until
you are satisfied with all functions.
Before beginning each day's flying, make a range
check of your equipment in accordance with the man-
ufacturer's instructions. In general, with transmitter
antenna collapsed to 6"-8", you should have an at
least 100 foot range on the ground. To check this,
turn on both the transmitter and the receiver switch-
es, set the model heading away from you, and walk
away while transmitting signals. Watch to see that no
signals are missed until you are at least 100 feet
away. Only if the equipment works perfectly should
any flights be attempted. Again, be careful to not use
your transmitter when anyone else at the field is flying
or testing on the same frequency!
After the range check, stand behind the model and
make sure the control responses are correct. Moving
the control stick to the right should give right aileron
movement up. Moving the stick back or down on the
Tx should move the elevator up, and vice versa.
Check also to see that your wheels operate properly
Your throttle should open to permit full power when
the stick or tab is moved forward or up. Finally, make
sure that everything on your aircraft is neatly and firm-
ly in place-motor fastened down, servos snugged
down, receiver and battery wrapped in foam rubber,
tank properly supported, etc. Prop and spinner must
be tight. The receiver antenna must be extended, not
coiled up inside the model. Nothing should be loose,
or unfinished, or unchecked.
With everything ready, the engine should be started
and broken in for a least a tank or two at no more than
moderate speed. While the engine is running, make
sure the control surfaces do not jitter or move until
you command them and that the throttle also
responds properly to your command.
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