Be sure to conduct a pull test as specified by the
AMA for the type of use you intend to use the Flite
Streak for. When this manual was written, the
requirements were:
Combat - 35 lbs, 0.18” control lines
Aerobatics - 30 lbs, 0.15” control lines
AMA Safety Code (excerpts)
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.
CONTROL LINE
1. I will subject my completed 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 and 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 to any
electrical power line.
FIND A SAFE PLACE TO FLY
The best place to fly any model is at an AMA
chartered club field. Club fields are set up for C/L
flying, making your outing safer and more enjoyable.
We recommend that you join the 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 and telephone number are in the
front of this manual.
If there is no club or C/L flying field in your area, find a
suitable site that is clear of trees, telephone poles, pow er
lines, buildings, busy streets and other obstacles.
In addition to obstacles, it is important to be aware of
people who may wander into the area once you
begin flying. At AMA club flying sites it is a severe
rule infraction to fly over others, and this is a good
practice if flying elsewhere. C/L models tend to
attract onlookers whose numbers can soon multiply,
forming small, uncontrolled crowds. Onlookers pose
two main problems. First is the danger of actually
crashing your model into a person, causing injury.
Second is the distraction while you are trying to
concentrate on flying. To minimize or avoid this
problem, have an assistant standing b y who can spot
people who wander into your flying site (so you can
avoid flying over them) and who can perform “crowd
control” if people start to gather.
FLYING
IMPORTANT: If you are an inexperienced modeler we
strongly urge you to seek the assistance of a
competent, experienced C/L pilot to check your model
for airworthiness AND to teach you how to fly.No matter
how stable or “forgiving” the Flite Streak is, attempting
to learn to fly on your own is dangerous and may result
in destruction of your model or even injury to yourself
and others. Therefore, find an instructor and fly only
under his or her guidance and supervision until you
have acquired the skills necessary for safe and fully
controlled operation of your model.
Takeoff
For your first flights we recommend flying the Flite
Streak when the wind is no greater than ten miles
per hour. Less experienced flyers should fly only in
light wind conditions. Frequently, winds are calm in
the early morning and early evening.Often these are
the most enjoyable times to fly anyway!
Where you place your model in the flying circle for
takeoff can be important.Do not takeoff directly into the
wind as this will place the model in a crosswind,
pushing the model into the circle, shortly after takeoff,
when the line tension is minimal. Takeoff should be
made with a quartering downwind/crosswind so that the
model reaches flying speed and full line tension as it
enters the headwind.
Be sure to confirm with your assistant the signal you
will use to have him launch the model. When ready
to launch, the assistant should hold the rear of the
fuselage while you check the ele vator response to be
sure you have the control handle oriented correctly.
Flight
The Flite Streak is a very responsive model. Be
prepared for this on your first flight. The main
purpose of the first few flights is to learn how the
model behaves and to adjust the elevator
responsiveness to suit your style of flying.You may
also want to adjust line tension by changing the
engine out-thrust angle or by adding weight to the
outside wing tip.
Best of luck and happy flying!
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