Top Flite TOPA0130 - Manual (Page 50)

To stop the 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 body part to try to
stop the engine. Do not throw anything into the
prop of a running engine.
AMA SAFETY CODE
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
airwor thy 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 to, and avoid flying in the
proximity of, full scale aircraft. Where necessary
an observer shall be used 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.
7. I will not fly my model unless it is
identified with my name and address or AMA
number, on or in the model.
9. 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. I will perform my initial turn after takeoff
away from the pit or spectator areas, and I will
not thereafter fly over pit or spectator areas,
unless beyond my control.
4. I will operate my model using only radio
control frequencies currently allowed by the
Federal Communications Commission...
FLYING
The Top Flite AT-6 Texan is a great
flying sport scale airplane that flies smoothly
and predictably, yet is highly maneuverable.
C o m p a r e d t o o t h e r wa r b i r d s, i t s f l i g h t
characteristics are quite docile and forgiving.
It does not, however, have the self-recovery
character istics of a pr imar y R/C trainer ;
therefore, you must either have mastered the
b a s i c s o f R / C f l y i n g o r o b t a i n e d t h e
assistance of a competent R/C pilot to help
you with your first flights.
BALANCE THE PROPELLER: Balance your
p r o p e l l e r s c a r e f u l l y b e fo r e f l y i n g . A n
unbalanced prop is the single most significant
cause of damaging vibration. Not only will
engine mounting screws and bolts vibrate out,
possibly with disastrous effect, but vibration
will also damage your radio receiver and
battery. Vibration will cause your fuel to foam,
which will, in turn, cause your engine to run
rough or quit.
We use a Top Flite Precision Magnetic Prop
Balancer (#TOPQ5700) in the workshop and
keep a Great Planes Finger tip Balancer
(#GPMQ5000) in our flight box.
TAKEOFF: If you have dual rates on your
transmitter, set the switches to "high rate" for
takeoff, especially when taking off in a
crosswind. Although this model has good low
speed characteristics, you should always build
up as much speed as your runway will permit
before lifting off, as this will give you a safety
margin in case of a "flame-out." When you first
advance the throttle and the tail begins to lift,
the plane will start to turn left (a characteristic of
all "tail draggers"). Be ready for this, and correct
by applying sufficient right rudder to hold it
straight down the runway. The left-tur ning
tendency will go away as soon as the tail is up
and the plane picks up speed. Be sure to allow
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