Great Planes F-16 Falcon EDF ARF - GPMA1801 - Manual (Page 21)

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6. Pull tightly on the tubing and the cord to make sure it is
secure. Add a drop of thin or medium CA to the knot in the
cord over the ring.
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7. Secure the end of the tubing to the ring with one of the
included small nylon ties.
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8. Attach the other end of the tubing to the stake and the
other end of the cord to the other ring. Add another nylon tie
to the end of the tubing at the stake as well.
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9. Now the bungee is ready to use. Wind it back up onto
the plywood holder.
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 qualified flier, 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 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 (that’s why it’s
called a
check list! ).
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1. Make certain you’ve set the C.G. and the control throws
according to the measurements provided in the manual.
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2. Confi rm that all controls operate in the correct direction.
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3. Make sure the servo arms are secured with the screws
that came with them.
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4. Make sure the receiver antenna(s) is/are secured.
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5. Use threadlocking compound on metal-to-metal screws.
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6. Tug on the elevators, rudder and ailerons to make sure
all the hinges are securely glued in place.
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7. As explained in the manual, make sure holes for wood
screws have been hardened with thin CA.
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8. Place your name, address, AMA number and telephone
number on or inside your model.
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9. Range check your radio when you get to the fl ying fi eld.