Maiden Flight CheckList * for Cliff's R/C Page

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Maiden Flight Checklist By: Peter Spink

RADIO

1. Gold sticker
2. Check frequency is clear
3. Battery charged
4. Trims neutral
5. Switch settings normal

INTERNAL
Servos

1. Secured in tray
2. Tray secured to fuselage
3. Screws & rubber grommets not too tight
4. Servo arm screws tight
5. Servo arm centered

Push rods

1. Ensure securely fastened
2. No bending, slop or binding
3. Quick connector retainers secure
4. Security ring on clevises
5. Check elevator, rudder & nose wheel throws & neutral position

Receiver

1. Battery charged
2. Electrical connections secure
3. Padded and secure
4. Battery padded and secure
5. Aerial routed straight and away from servos
6. Aerial strain relief

Tank

1. Foam wrapped
2. Secured from moving backwards in flight
3. Pressure pipe goes to top of tank

Engine

1. Securely mounted
2. Throws correct - idle and full
3. Propeller correct size
4. Propeller - sand edge

TAIL SECTION

1. Securely attached to fuselage
2. Tail wheel securely attached

WING

1. Warps or defects
2. Alignment & incidence with tail plane
3. Alignment with fin
4. Minimal gap between aileron & wing
5. Hinges secure but flexible
6. Aileron push rods, clevises & throws
7. Aileron neutral & throws
8. Number of elastic bands & replacement policy

FINAL CHECK

1. Check balance point C.G.
2. Check all flight controls for correct direction
3. Radio range check with antenna collapsed
4. Engine break-in
5. Engine adjust - high and low for smooth idle and transition to full throttle
6. Pre-flight check