Great Planes Nieuport XI EP ARF - GPMA1146 - Manual (Page 20)

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MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Failure to follow these safety precautions may result
in severe injury to yourself and others.
Get help from an experienced pilot when learning to operate
electric motors.
Use safety glasses when operating electric motors.
Do not operate the motor 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 operate the
motor.
Keep these items away from the prop: loose clothing, shirt
sleeves, ties, scarves, long hair or loose objects such as
pencils or screwdrivers that may fall out of shirt or jacket
pockets into the prop.
Always use a charger designed to charge LiPo batteries for
charging the LiPo fl ight battery.
Never leave the LiPo battery unattended while charging. If
the battery becomes hot, discontinue charging.
AMA SAFETY CODE (EXCERPTS)
Read and abide by the following excerpts from the Academy
of Model Aeronautics Safety Code. For the complete Safety
Code refer to Model Aviation magazine, the AMA web site or
the Code that came with your AMA license.
General
1) I will not fl y my model aircraft in sanctioned events,
air shows, or model fl ying demonstrations until it has
been proven to be airworthy by having been previously,
successfully fl ight tested.
2) I will not fl y my model aircraft higher than approximately
400 feet [122m] within 3 miles [4.8km] of an airport without
notifying the airport operator. I will give right-of-way and avoid
fl ying in the proximity of full-scale aircraft. Where necessary,
an observer shall be utilized to supervise fl ying to avoid
having models fl y in the proximity of full-scale aircraft.
3) Where established, I will abide by the safety rules for the
fl ying site I use, and I will not willfully and deliberately fl y my
models in a careless, reckless and/or dangerous manner.
5) I will not fl y my model unless it is identifi ed with my name
and address or AMA number, on or in the model. Note: This
does not apply to models while being fl own indoors.
7) 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 fi rst fl ight of a new or repaired model.
2) I will not fl y my model aircraft in the presence of spectators
until I become a qualifi ed fl ier, unless assisted by an
experienced helper.
3) At all fl ying sites a straight or curved line(s) must be
established in front of which all fl ying takes place with the
other side for spectators. Only personnel involved with
fl ying the aircraft are allowed at or in the front of the fl ight
line. Intentional fl ying behind the fl ight line is prohibited.
4) I will operate my model using only radio control fre-
quencies currently allowed by the Federal Communica-
tions Commission.
5) I will not knowingly operate my model within three
miles of any pre-existing fl ying site except in accordance
with the frequency sharing agreement listed [in the
complete AMA Safety Code].
9) Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person
touch a powered model in fl ight; nor should any part of the
model other than the landing gear, intentionally touch
the ground, except while landing.
CHECK LIST
During the last few moments of preparation your mind
may be elsewhere anticipating the excitement of the fi rst
fl ight. Because of this, you may be more likely to overlook
certain checks and procedures that should be performed
before the model is fl own. To help avoid this, a check list
is provided to make sure these important areas are not
overlooked. Many are covered in the instruction manual,
so where appropriate refer to the manual for complete
instructions. Be sure to check the items off as they are
completed (that’s why it’s called a check list!).
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1. Check the motor for secure attachment.
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2. Check the cowl for secure attachment and proper
alignment.
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3. Balance your propeller (and spare propellers).
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4. Tighten the propeller nut and check to make sure that
a prop washer is in place.
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5. Rotate the propeller a full turn. Check for free rotation
of the prop.
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6. Check the wheels for free rotation, the axles and
landing gear for security, and add a drop of light machine oil
to the axles.
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7. Make sure all hinges are securely glued in place.
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8. Check the control horns for secure attachment to the
control surfaces.
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9. Pull / push on each of the pushrods and check to see
that the adjustable pushrod connectors do not slip.