Great Planes F-15 Eagle 40 Kit - GPMA0438 - Manual (Page 51)

Keep items such as these away from the prop-
loose clothing, shirt sleeves, ties, scarves, long
hair or loose objects (pencils, screw drivers) that
may fall out of shirt or jacket pockets into the prop.
Follow the instructions that came with your
electric starter or "Chicken Stick" for proper
operation
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.
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, burns, or propels a projectile
of any kind). ..
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...
FLYING
AMA SAFETY CODE
Read and abide by the Academy of Model
Aeronautics Official Safety Code, a portion of
which is reprinted here
GENERAL
1. I will not fly my model aircraft in competition or
in the presence of 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 within 3 miles of an airport
without notifying the airport operator I will give
right-of-way and avoid flying in the proximity of full-
scale 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 willfully
and deliberately fly my models in a careless,
reckless and/or dangerous manner.
The Great Planes F-15 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-15 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
sufficient flying speed, lift off by smoothly applying
a little up elevator (don't "jerk" it into a steep
climb'), and climb out gradually.
FLYING: We recommend that you take it easy
with your F-15 for the first several flights and
gradually "get acquainted" with this fantastic ship
as your engine gets fully broken-in Add and
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