Great Planes Z526 Zlin Akrobat GP/EP ARF - GPMA1024 - Manual (Page 37)

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Always keep your radio on when plugging the motor
batteries into the ESC . Stay clear of the propeller at
all times: Some ESC units do not have safety arming
features, so any movement of the throttle stick may cause
the propeller to turn .
Always check your motor and battery setup using a watt
meter . We recommend the RC Electronics Watt’s Up meter
(RELP0101) . Make sure that your setup does not exceed the
capabilities of the battery, speed control, or motor .
Make sure that all electrical connections are soldered
properly . Run the motor for a few minutes and then check the
wires and connections for excessive heat . Hot connections
may indicate poor solder joints .
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 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 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 .
5) I will not fly my model unless it is identified with my name
and address or AMA number, on or in the model . Note: This
does not apply to models while being flown 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 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 flier, unless assisted by an
experienced helper .
3) At all flying sites a straight or curved line(s) must be
established in front of which all flying takes place with the
other side for spectators . Only personnel involved with flying
the aircraft are allowed at or in the front of the flight line .
Intentional flying behind the flight line is prohibited .
4) I will operate my model using only radio control frequencies
currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission .
5)
I will not knowingly operate my model within three
miles of any pre-existing flying 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 flight;
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 first
flight . Because of this, you may be more likely to overlook
certain checks and procedures that should be performed
before the model is flown . 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!) .
o 1 . Fuelproof all areas exposed to fuel or exhaust residue .
o 2 . Check the C .G . according to the measurements
provided in the manual .
o 3 . Be certain the battery and receiver are securely
mounted in the fuse . Simply stuffing them into place with
foam rubber is not sufficient .
o 4 . Extend your receiver antenna and make sure it has a
strain relief inside the fuselage to keep tension off the solder
joint inside the receiver .
o 5 . Balance your model laterally as explained in
the instructions .
o 6 . Use thread-locking compound to secure critical
fasteners such as the set screws that hold the wheel axles to
the struts, screws that hold the carburetor arm (if applicable),
screw-lock pushrod connectors, etc .
o 7 . Add a drop of oil to the axles so the wheels will
turn freely .
o 8 . Make sure all hinges are securely glued in place .
o 9 . Reinforce holes for wood screws with thin CA where
appropriate (servo mounting screws, cowl mounting
screws, etc .) .
o 10 . Confirm that all controls operate in the correct direction
and the throws are set up according to the manual .
o 11 . Set up and check a throttle cutoff on your radio .