Top Flite TOPA0704 - Manual (Page 43)

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● Use a “chicken stick” or electric starter to start the
engine. Do not use your fi ngers to fl ip the propeller.
● Make all engine adjustments from behind the rotating
propeller.
● The engine gets hot! Do not touch it during or right
after operation. Make sure fuel lines are in good
condition so fuel will not leak onto a hot engine,
causing a fi re.
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 within 3 miles 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 first flight 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
frequencies currently allowed by the Federal
Communications 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. Fuelproof all areas exposed to fuel or exhaust
residue such as the cowl ring, cowl mounting blocks,
wing saddle area, etc.
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2. Check the C.G. according to the measurements
provided in the manual.
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3. Be certain the battery and receiver are securely
mounted in the fuse. Simply stuffi ng them into place
with foam rubber is not suffi cient.
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4. Extend your receiver antenna.
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5. Balance your model laterally as explained in the
instructions.
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6. Use threadlocking 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.
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7. Add a drop of oil to the axles so the wheels will
turn freely.
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8. Make sure all hinges are securely glued in place.
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9. Reinforce holes for wood screws with thin CA where
appropriate (servo mounting screws, cowl mounting
screws, etc.).
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10. Confi rm that all controls operate in the correct
direction and the throws are set up according to the
manual.
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11. Make sure there are silicone retainers on all the
clevises and that all servo arms are secured to the
servos with the screws included with your radio.
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12. Secure connections between servo wires and
Y-connectors or servo extensions, and the connection
between your battery pack and the on/off switch with
vinyl tape, heat shrink tubing or special clips suitable
for that purpose.
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13. Make sure any servo extension cords you may
have used do not interfere with other systems (servo
arms, pushrods, etc.).
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14. Make sure the fuel lines are connected and are
not kinked.
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15. Balance your propeller (and spare propellers).
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16. Tighten the propeller nut and spinner.
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17. Place your name, address, AMA number and
telephone number on or inside your model.