Top Flite TOPA1005 - Manual (Page 19)

Control Check
With the lines connected to the leadouts and your
assistant holding the model, operate the controls to
make sure they move smoothly. If any binding or
hesitation is detected, inspect the model and
eliminate the problem.
ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Keep all engine fuel in a safe place, away from high
heat, sparks or flames, as fuel is very flammable. Do
not smoke near the engine or fuel; and remember
that engine exhaust gives off a great deal of deadly
carbon monoxide. Therefore, do not run the engine
in a closed room or garage.
Get help from an experienced pilot when learning to
operate engines.
Use safety glasses when starting or running engines.
Do not run the engine 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 start and run the engine.
Keep these items away from the prop: loose clothing,
shirt sleeves, ties, scarfs, long hair or loose objects
such as pencils or screwdrivers that may fall out of
shirt or jacket pockets into the prop.
Use a “chicken stick” or electric starter to start the
engine. Do not use your fingers to flip the propeller.
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 right
after operation. Make sure fuel lines are in good
condition so fuel will not leak onto a hot engine,
causing a fire.
To stop a glow engine, cut off the fuel supply by
closing off the fuel line or following the engine
manufacturer’s recommendations. Do not use hands,
fingers or any other body part to try to stop the
engine. To stop a gasoline powered engine an on/off
switch should be connected to the engine coil. Do not
throw anything into the propeller of a running engine.
AMA SAFETY CODE (excerpt)
Read and abide by the following Academy of Model
Aeronautics Official Safety Code:
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.
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.
7. I will not operate models with pyrotechnics (any
device that explodes, burns, or propels a projectile of
any kind).
8. I will not consume alcoholic beverages prior to, nor
during, participation in any model operations.
9. Children under 6 years old are only allowed on the
flight line as a pilot or while under flight instruction.
CONTROL LINE
1. I will subject my complete control system
(including safety thong, where applicable) to an
inspection and pull test prior to flying. Pull test will be
in accordance with the current Competition
Regulations for applicable model category. Models
not fitting a specific category as detailed shall use
those pull test requirements for Control Line
Precision Aerobatics.
2. I will assure that my flying area is safely clear of all
utility wires or poles.
3. I will assure that my flying area is safely clear of all
non-essential participants and spectators before
permitting my engine to be started.
4. I will not fly a model closer than 50 feet [15m] to
any electrical power line.
CHECK LIST
❏ 1. Make sure areas exposed to fuel or exhaust
residue have been fuelproofed (such as the
fuel tank compartment, the landing gear rail,
the back of the firewall and the front of the
wing belly pan).
❏ 2. Check the C.G. according to the measurements
and procedure provided in the manual.
❏ 3. Use thread-locking compound on the set screws
in the wheel collars that hold on the wheels.
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!).
Failure to follow these safety precautions
may result in severe injury to yourself and others.
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