Top Flite TOPA0120 - Manual (Page 53)

FINAL HOOKUPS AND CHECKS
❑ 1. Make sure the control surfaces move in the
proper direction as illustrated in the following
diagram.
❑ 2. Adjust your pushrod hookups as necessary
to provide the proper control surface movements
as listed on Page 52.
*NOTE: These control surface “throws”
are thoroughly tested and provide the
best starting point for the first flights
with your P-40. After initial testing, you
may wish to change the throws slightly
to provide the smoothness or
quickness that you prefer.
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.
BALANCE THE PROP
A properly balanced prop is a must for top
engine performance. This can be easily done by
using the Top Flite Power Point
® Magnetic Prop
Balancer™. This precision balancing device is
incredibly accurate and perfect for precision
balancing most styles of props and accessories.
FIND A SAFE PLACE TO FLY
1. 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 and that makes your outing safer and
more enjoyable. The AMA also can 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 have insurance to cover you
in case of a flying accident. (The AMA address is
listed on the page 3 of this instruction book). If a
club is not available, you need to find a large,
grassy area at least 6 miles away from any other
R/C radio operation like R/C boats and R/C cars
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.
Please note: This is not a beginner's
model; therefore, if you are not an
experienced, competent R/C pilot, you
must seek out a qualified instructor and
learn to fly well before attempting to fly
this model.
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
they are supposed to. The engine operation also
must 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. Do not attempt
to fly the model until you have the engine running
reliably at all throttle settings and delivering full
power. Check to make sure all screws remain
tight, that the hinges are secure and that the prop
is on tight.
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