Great Planes PT-40 MkII Kit - GPMA0118 - Manual (Page 55)

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; 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 such as pencils and screw drivers that may
fall out of shirt or jacket pockets into the prop.
Use a “chicken stick” device or electric starter; follow
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 spinning propeller. Make all
engine adjustments from behind the 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:
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 the radio control
frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communications
Commission.
The moment of truth has finally arrived. You’ve put a lot of
effort into building your PT and it looks great! Protect your
investment by following a few simple tips:
1. If possible, have an experienced modeler look over your
work before you head out to your flying field. It’s easier to fix
problems in the workshop than on the flight line.
2. Become familiar with starting your engine and break it in
before going for your first flight. Be sure the engine will
stop when the trim lever is pulled all the way back.
3. Assemble a simple flight kit (a shoe box is fine to start
with) which should include a starting battery and glo-plug
clip (or ni-starter), “chicken stick” for flipping the prop,
fuel and a means of filling the tank, a couple of small
screwdrivers, #64 rubber bands (or wing bolts), spare prop
and glo-plug, 6" adjustable wrench and a pair of needle
nose pliers. In addition to tools, you should also take along
some paper towels and spray window cleaner to remove
residue after each flight.
4. When you load up to go to the flying field be sure that the
batteries have charged for at least 14 hours and you have
your fuselage, wing, transmitter and flight box. And, most
important, you have your AMA license.
5. Range check the radio! See page 54.
Flying
AMA Safety Code (Excerpt)
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