Top Flite TOPA0951 - Manual (Page 31)

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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 (that’s why it’s called a
check list! ).
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1. Confi rm that all controls respond in the correct
direction and the throws are set up according to
the manual.
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2. Make sure you have checked the C.G. as instructed.
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3. Balance your model laterally .
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4. Be certain the battery and receiver are securely
mounted. Simply stuffi ng them into place with foam
rubber is not suffi cient.
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5. If using a radio system on 72MHz, be certain
to extend the receiver antenna all the way down the
antenna tube in the fuselage.
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6. Use threadlocking compound to secure critical
fasteners such as the set screws on the retractable
landing gear struts and axles or wheel collars, screw-
lock pushrod connectors, etc.
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7. Add a drop of oil to the axles so the wheels will
turn freely.
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8. Make sure all hinges are securely glued in place.
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9. Reinforce holes for wood screws with thin CA
where appropriate (servo mounting screws, canopy
mounting screws, etc.).
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10. Make sure there are silicone retainers on all
the clevises.
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11. Make sure all servo arms are secured to the
servos with the screws that came with them.
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12. Where appropriate, secure connections between
servo wires and Y-connectors or servo extensions, and
the connection between your battery pack and the on/
off switch with vinyl tape, heat shrink tubing or special
clips suitable for that purpose.
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13. Make sure any servo extension wires you may
have used do not interfere with other systems (servo
arms, pushrods, cables, etc.).
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14. Make sure the fuel lines are connected and
are not kinked.
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15. Balance the propellers (and spare propellers).
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16. Securely tighten the propeller hub. Be certain
to use a small amount of threadlocker on the threads.
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17. Place your name, address, AMA number and
telephone number on or inside your model.
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18. Cycle your receiver battery pack (if necessary)
and make sure it is fully charged.
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19. If you wish to photograph your model, do so
before your fi rst fl ight.
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20. Range check your radio when you get to the
fl ying fi eld.
FLYING
Although it is a warbird, the Top Flite Corsair .60
ARF fl ies surprisingly smooth and gentle and is
extremely easy to take off, fl y and land. There are
no particular characteristics about the Corsair that
you need to be made aware of. But if you’ve never
fl own a tail-dragger warbird the only things you could
perhaps keep in mind are to be ready to apply right
rudder during takeoff and add a few “clicks” of throttle
during landings with fl aps. Otherwise, the Corsair
fl ies easily and responds to all your control inputs
as you would expect.
Have a ball! But always stay in control
and fl y in a safe manner.
GOOD LUCK AND GREAT FLYING!