Great Planes Cessna 182 Skylane 40 ARF - GPMA1228 - Manual (Page 24)

Repeat this test with the engine running at various speeds
with an assistant holding the model. If the control surfaces
are not always acting correctly, do not fly! Find and correct
the problem first.
Note: Failure to follow these safety precautions may result
in severe injury to yourself and others.
Keep all engine fuel in a safe place, away from high heat,
sparks or flames, as fuel is very flammable. Do not smoke
near the engine or fuel; and remember that the engine
exhaust gives off a great deal of deadly carbon monoxide.
Therefore do not run the engine in a closed room or garage.
Get help from an experienced pilot when learning to operate
engines.
Use safety glasses when starting or running engines.
Do not run the engine in an area of loose gravel or sand, as
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 engine.
Keep items such as these away from the prop: loose
clothing, shirt sleeves, ties, scarfs, long hair or loose objects
(pencils, screwdrivers) that may fall out of shirt or jacket
pockets into the prop.
Use a “chicken stick” device or electric starter; follow the
instructions supplied with the starter or stick. Make certain
the glow plug clip or connector is secure so that it will not
pop off or otherwise get into the running propeller.
Make all engine adjustments from behind the rotating propeller.
The engine gets hot! Do not touch it during or after
operation. Make sure fuel lines are in good condition so fuel
will not leak onto a hot engine, causing a fire.
To stop the engine, cut off the fuel supply by closing off the
fuel line or follow the engine manufacturer’s recommendations.
Do not use hands, fingers or any body part to try to stop the
engine. Do not throw anything into the prop of a running engine.
Read and abide by the following Academy of Model
Aeronautics Official Safety Code excerpt:
General
1. I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air
shows, or model flying demonstrations until it has been
proven to be airworthy by having been previously
successfully flight tested.
2. I will not fly 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 to, and avoid flying in
the proximity of, full-scale aircraft. Where necessary an
observer shall be used to supervise flying to avoid having
models fly in the proximity of full-scale aircraft.
3. Where established, I will abide by the safety rules for the
flying site I use, and I will not willfully and deliberately fly my
models in a careless, reckless and/or dangerous manner.
7. I will not fly my model unless it is identified with my name
and address or AMA number, on or in the model.
9. 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 first flight of a new or repaired model.
2. I will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of
spectators until I become a qualified flier, unless assisted by
an experienced helper.
3. I will perform my initial turn after takeoff away from the pit
or spectator areas, and I will not thereafter fly over pit or
spectator areas, unless beyond my control.
4. I will operate my model using only radio control
frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communications
Commission.
The Cessna 182 is a great flying sport airplane that flies
smoothly and predictably, yet is highly maneuverable. It
does not have the self-recovery characteristics of a primary
trainer. Therefore, you must either have mastered the basics
of R/C flying or seek the assistance of a competent R/C pilot
to help you with your first flights.
Although the Cessna 182 has great low speed characteristics,
you should always build up as much speed as your runway
will permit before lifting off, as this will give you a safety
margin in case of a “flame-out.” When the plane has
sufficient flying speed, lift off by smoothly applying a little up
elevator (don’t “force” it off to a vertical climb!), and climb out
gradually.
Takeoff
FLYING YOUR CESSNA 182
AMA SAFETY CODE (excerpt)
Engine Safety Precautions
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