Great Planes F-14 60 Kit - GPMA0435 - Manual (Page 54)

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 is not leaked 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.
RADIO CONTROL
1. I will have completed a successful radio equipment
ground range 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 flyer, 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...
AMA SAFETY CODE
Read and abide by the Academy of Model Aeronautics
Official Safety Code, a portion ot which is reprinted
here
GENERAL
1 I will not fly my model aircraft in competition or in
the presence ot spectators 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 w i t h i n 3 miles of an airport
without notifying the airport operator I will give right-
aircraft Where necessary, an observer shall be utilized
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 w i l l f u l l y and
deliberately fly my models in a careless, reckless and/or
dangerous manner
6. I will not fly my model unless it is identified with
my name and address or AMA number, on or in the
model.
8. I will not operate models with pyrotechnics (any
device that explodes, bums, or propels a projectile of any
kind)
The Great Planes F-14 is a great flying sport scale
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
TAKEOFF: If you have dual rates on your transmitter,
set the switches to "high rate" for takeoff, especially
when taking off in a cross wind Although the F-14 has
good 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 s u f f i c i e n t flying
of-way and avoid flying in the proximity of full-scale speed, lift off by smoothly applying a little up elevator
(don't "force" it off into a steep climb'), and climb out
gradually
FLYING: We recommend that you take it easy with
your F 14 for the first several flights and gradually "get
acquainted" with this fantastic ship while your engine
gets fully broken-in Add and practice one maneuver at a
time, learning how she behaves in each one High speed
passes and "victory rolls" are certainly most impressive,
but always remember to keep safety in mind Do not
exceed the recommended throws for the elevator, as this
will only result in an increased possibility of tip stalls
when full elevator is applied Snap rolls and spins are
not as natural to this airplane as with those designed for
aerobatics They may require some experimentation with
throws, balance and technique
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