Dynaflite DYFA3040 - Manual (Page 38)

arm onto the servos and the servo cords are
securely connected to the receiver. If you are
not thoroughly familiar with R/C models, ask an
experienced modeler to inspect your radio
installation and make sure the control surfaces
respond correctly.
The engine must be "broken-in" according to
the engine manufacturer's recommendations
for break-in. Refer to the Engine Safety
Precautions on the next page before you start
your engine. After you run the engine on the
model make sure all screws remain tight, the
hinges are secure and the prop is on tight.
AT THE FLYING SITE
Range Check Your Radio
Check the operational range of the radio before
the first flight of each day. Before you turn your
radio on, the first thing you always must do is
make sure no one else is on your frequency
(channel). Most model flying fields utilize
frequency control so familiarize yourself with
their system. Collapse your transmitter antenna
and turn on the transmitter first, then the
receiver (preferably the receiver should never
be on by itself). You should be able to walk at
least 100 feet away from the model and still
have control. Have an assistant stand by your
model and tell you what the control surfaces
are doing while you operate them from the
transmitter.
Repeat this test with an assistant holding the
model and the engine running at various
speeds. If the control surfaces do not always
respond correctly, do not fly! Find and correct
the problem first. Look for loose servo
connections or corrosion, loose fasteners that
may cause vibration, a defective on/off switch,
low battery voltage or a defective cell, a damaged
receiver antenna or a receiver crystal that may
have been damaged from a previous crash.
Note: Failure to follow these safety precautions
may result in severe injury to yourself and others.
Store model fuel in a safe place away from high
heat, sparks or flames. Do not smoke near the
engine or fuel as it is very flammable. Engine
exhaust gives off a great deal of deadly carbon
monoxide so do not run the engine in a closed
room or garage.
Get help from an experienced modeler when
you learn to operate engines.
Use safety glasses when you operate model
engines.
Do not run the engine near loose gravel or
sand; the propeller may throw loose material in
your face or eyes.
When you start and run the engine keep your
face and body as well as all spectators away
from the plane of rotation of the propeller.
Always be aware and very conscious of hand
movements and be deliberate in your reach for
the needle valve, glow plug clip, or other items
near a spinning propeller.
Keep loose clothing, shirt sleeves, ties, scarfs,
long hair or loose objects away from the prop.
Be conscious of pencils, screwdrivers or other
objects that may fall out of your shirt or jacket
pockets.
Use a "chicken stick" or electric starter and
follow the instructions to start your engine.
Make certain the glow plug clip or connector is
secure so that it will not pop off or get into the
running propeller.
Ask an assistant to hold the model from the rear
while you start the engine and operate the
controls.
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