Great Planes F-15 Eagle 40 Kit - GPMA0438 - Manual (Page 50)

grasp the wing at the tip and twist it slightly, while
reheating the covering material Keep checking,
twisting and reheating until the wing twist is
removed NOTE: If you have corrected a wing
twist by this method, you should periodically re-
check to make sure the correction has held.
they are supposed to The engine operation must
also be checked and the engine "broken in" on the
ground by running the engine for at least two tanks
of fuel Follow the engine manufacturer's
recommendations for break-in. Check to make
sure all screws remain tight, the hinges are secure
and the prop is on tight.
PRE-FLIGHT
CHARGE THE BATTERIES
Follow the battery charging procedures in your
radio instruction manual You should always
charge your transmitter and receiver batteries the
night before you go flying, and at other times as
recommended by the radio manufacturer.
FIND A SAFE PLACE TO FLY
The best place to fly your R/C model is an AMA
(Academy of Model Aeronautics) chartered club
field Ask your hobby shop dealer if there is such a
club in your area and join Club fields are set up
for R/C flying which makes your outing safer and
more enjoyable The AMA can also tell you the
name of a club in your area We recommend that
you join AMA and a local club so you can have a
safe place to fly and also have insurance to cover
you in case of a flying accident (The AMA
address is listed on page 3 of this instruction
book).
If there is no flying club in your area, you need
to find a large area free of obstructions, with a
smooth surface that can be used as a runway, and
located at least 6 miles away from any other R/C
airplane operation and away from houses,
buildings and streets A schoolyard may look
inviting but it is too close to people, power lines
and possible radio interference
GROUND CHECK THE MODEL
If you are not thoroughly familiar with the operation
of R/C models, ask an experienced modeler to
check to see that you have the radio installed
correctly and that all the control surfaces do what
RANGE CHECK YOUR RADIO
Check the operation of the radio before every
time you fly This means with the transmitter
antenna collapsed and the receiver and transmitter
on, you should be able to walk at least 100 feet
away from the model and still have control Have
someone help you Have them stand by your
model and, while you work the controls, tell you
what the various control surfaces are doing.
Repeat this test with the engine running at
various speeds with an assistant holding the
model If the control surfaces are not acting
correctly at all times, do not fly! Find and correct
the problem first
ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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
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
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