Great Planes Super Sportster 40 MkII Kit - GPMA0205 - Manual (Page 33)

* If possible, first attempt to balance the model by changing
the position of the receiver battery and receiver If you are
unable to obtain good balance by doing so, then it will be
necessary to add weight to the nose or tail to achieve the
proper balance point.
Repeat this test with the engine running at various
speeds with an assistant holding the model It the control
surfaces are not always acting correctly, do not fly! Find
and correct the problem first.
Charge the batteries
Follow the battery charging procedures in your radio
instruction manual You should always charge your
transmitter and receiver batteries the night before you go
flying, and at other times as recommended by the radio
manufacturer.
Find a safe place to fly
The best place to fly your R/C model is an AMA (Academy
of Model Aeronautics) chartered club field Ask your hobby
shop dealer if there is such a club in your area and join
Club fields are set up for R/C flying and that makes your
outing safer and more enjoyable The AMA also can tell you
the name of a club in your area We recommend that you
join 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 is listed on page 2 of this
instruction book).
If a club and its flying site are not available, you need to
find a large grassy area at least 6 miles away from any
other R/C radio operation, like R/C boats and R/C cars and
away from houses, buildings and streets A schoolyard may
look inviting but it is too close to people, power lines and
possible radio interference.
Ground check the model
If you are not thoroughly familiar with the operation of
R/C models, ask an experienced modeler to check to see
that you have the radio installed correctly and that all the
control surfaces do what they are supposed to The engine
operation also must be checked and the engine "broken-in"
on the ground by running the engine for at least two tanks
of fuel Follow the engine manufacturer's recommendations
for break-in. Check to make sure all screws remain tight,
that the hinges are secure and that the prop is on tight
Range check your radio
Wherever you do fly, you need to check the operation of the
radio before every time you fly This means with the
transmitter antenna collapsed and the receiver and
transmitter on, you should be able to walk at least 100 feet
away from the model and still have control Have someone
help you Have them stand by your model and, while you
work the controls, tell you what the various control surfaces
are doing.
Engine safety precautions
Note: Failure to follow these safety precautions may
result in severe injury to yourself and others.
Keep all engine fuel in a safe place, away from high heat,
sparks or flames, as fuel is very flammable Do not smoke
near the engine or fuel, and remember that the engine
exhaust gives off a great deal of deadly carbon monoxide.
Therefore do not run the engine in a closed room or
garage
Get help from an experienced pilot when learning to
operate engines
Use safety glasses when starting or running engines.
Do not run the engine in an area of loose gravel or sand, as
the propeller may throw such material in your face or eyes.
Keep your face and body as well as all spectators away
from the plane of rotation of the propeller as you start and
run the engine.
Keep items such as these away from the prop' loose
clothing, shirt sleeves, ties, scarfs, long hair or loose
objects (pencils, screw drivers) that may fall out of shirt or
jacket pockets into the prop.
Use a "chicken stick" device or electric starter, follow
instructions supplied with the starter or stick Make certain
the glow plug clip or connector is secure so that it will not
pop off or otherwise get into the running propeller.
Make all engine adjustments from behind the rotating
propeller.
The engine gets hot! Do not touch it during or after
operation Make sure fuel lines are in good condition so fuel
will not leak onto a hot engine causing a fire.
To stop the engine, cut off the fuel supply by closing off the
fuel line or f o l l o w the engine m a n u f a c t u r e r ' 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.
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