Great Planes Ultimate Biplane 40 Kit - GPMA0240 - Manual (Page 46)

Use a "chicken stick" or electric starter to start the engine
Do not use your fingers to flip the propeller Make certain
the glow plug clip or connector is secure so that it will not
pop off or otherwise get into the running propeller
1 I will have completed a successful radio equipment ground
check before the first flight of a new or repaired model
Make all engine adjustments from behind the rotating
propeller
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.
The engine gets hot' Do not touch it during or right after
operation Make sure fuel lines are in good condition so
fuel will not leak onto a hot engine, causing a fire.
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.
To stop a glow engine, cut off the fuel supply by closing off
the fuel line or following the engine manufacturer's
recommendations Do not use hands fingers or any other
body part to try to stop the engine Do not throw anything
into the propeller of a running engine 4 I will operate my model using only radio control
frequencies currently allowed by the Federal
Communications Commission.
Read and abide by the following Academy of Model
Aeronautics Official Safety Cqde
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 safely 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.
Caution (THIS APPLIES TO ALL R/C AIRPLANES). If,
while flying, you notice any unusual sounds, such as a
low pitched 'buzz , this may indicate control surface
"flutter' Because flutter can quickly destroy components
or your airplane, any time you detect flutter you must
immediately cut the throttle and land the airplane' Check
all servo grommets for deterioration (this may indicate
which surface fluttered) and make sure all pushrod
linkages are slop free If it fluttered once, it will probably
flutter again under similar circumstances unless you can
eliminate the slop or flexing in the linkages Here are
some things which can result in flutter Excessive hinge
gap, Not mounting control horns solidly, Sloppy fit of
clevis pin in horn, elasticity present in flexible plastic
pushrods, Side-play of pushrod in guide tube caused by
tight bends, Sloppy fit of control rods in servo horns,
Insufficient glue used when gluing in torque rods,
Excessive flexing of aileron, caused by using too soft
balsa, Excessive "play" or "backlash" in servo gears, and
insecure servo mounting
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 or any kind)
The Great Planes Ultimate 40 is a great flying biplane that
flies smoothly and predictably The Ultimate 40 does not,
however, possess the self recovery characteristics of a
primary R/C trainer and should only be flown by experienced
RC.
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