Great Planes Evader EDF Sport Jet EP ARF - GPMA1800 - Manual (Page 21)

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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 fi rst fl ight 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.
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1. Make certain you’ve set the C.G. and the control throws
according to the measurements provided in the manual.
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2. Confi rm that all controls operate in the correct direction.
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3. Make sure the servo arms are secured with the screws
that came with them.
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4. Make sure the receiver antenna is secured.
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5. Use threadlocking compound on metal-to-metal screws.
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6. Tug on the elevators and ailerons to make sure all the
hinges are securely glued in place.
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7. As explained in the manual, make sure holes for wood
screws have been hardened with thin CA.
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8. Place your name, address, AMA number and telephone
number on or inside your model.
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9. Range check your radio when you get to the fl ying fi eld.
FLYING
Caution: The Evader is a great-fl ying model that fl ies
smoothly and predictably, but it is not a plane that should
be fl own by beginners or pilots with little experience. The
Evader possesses no self-correcting tendencies what-so-
ever and therefore, must be fl own only by experienced pilots
who are able to decisively provide the correct control inputs.
The Evader looks like a lot of fun sitting there at rest. You
may even think it looks kind of cute. But rest assured when
you get it into the air the Evader’s combination of small size
and extreme speed cause it to get “real small” “real fast,” so
you must have good eyesight and piloting skills. Although
the Evader is stable and fl ies “on a rail,” even at reduced
speeds it can still cover a lot of “sky” in a hurry. For these
reasons please follow these pieces of advice—especially for
your very fi rst fl ight.
1. Do not fl y the Evader on a cloudy day. Poor lighting and
a gray background make it even more diffi cult to see. No
matter what colors or markings are on the Evader, in a gray
sky it just becomes a black dot with no orientation cues.
2. Do not fl y when facing the sun. Wait for ideal light conditions
when the sun is at your back.
3. Do not try to fl y the Evader in tight fl ying fi elds. While it is
always possible (but not advisable) to fl y above obstructions,
the Evader requires at least two or three times the approach
and landing space of regular sport models.
4. Do not fl y the Evader if for some reason, any of your
senses may have been compromised (from lack of sleep,
hunger, dehydration, etc.). Your vision and the ability to
concentrate and think clearly must be optimum.