Know Your Frequency
Perform a Range Check
CAUTION: The transmitter used to control your plane transmits signalson
one of several frequencies that are available. To find out your frequency
(or “channel”), look on the transmitter, If your “channel” happens to be the
same as another model that is being flown nearby
(even within afew miles)
,
one or both models will crash. Know your frequency and be aware of the
frequency
of other models that are flying
nearby- especially
if you are flying
at a radio control flying site. All flying sites have some sort of frequency
control system to avoid this kind of interference, so learn how to use their
frequency control system. Never turn on your transmitter until you are
certain that you will be the only one operating on your frequency.
As a precaution, an operational ground range test should be performed
before the first flight each time out. performing a range test is a good way
to detect problems that could cause loss of control such as low batteries,
defective or damaged radio components or radio
interference
.This usually
requires an assistant and should be done at actual flying site you will be
using.
First turn on the transmitter. Then, install the fully charged battery into the
fuselage and hold it in place with the hook-and-loop strap. Connect the
battery and install the hatch.
With the antenna on the transmitter collapsed ( not extended ), begin
walking away from the
model operating the
controls in a
predictable pattern
(for example: Up, then down elevator. Right, then left aileron. Right, then
left rudder). While moving the control surfaces, also vary motor rpm.
Have your assistant alert you if the controls fail to respond or if they move
suddenly or erratically. You should be able to maintain control up to a
distance of approximately100’ [30m].
Remember, use care not to “bump” the throttle stick.
Otherwise, the propeller will turn, possibly causing damage
or injury.
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