wonwinglo
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Ever forgotton something when flying your model with dire consequences ? well there are no excuses because that mishap could have been avoided with a checklist ! every full size pilot knows the consequences of forgetting something before take off so this discipline will help you with your model as well,here are a few starting points,you can add or remove anything depending on your particular model-
1/Check security of propeller.
2/Check the condition of the propeller for nicks and breaks,a nick will escalate the life of your prop,and you did remember to balance it ?
3/Check security of all controls,making sure that ailerons,elevators,rudder are all securely hinged.
4/Check that everything is working in the correct sense,full & free movement as well.
5/Make sure that control surface horns are secure and not coming adrift.
6/Check to see that engine has not vibrated loose.
7/Ensure no nicks or air leaks in fuel lines.
8/Make sure the fuel tank is not leaking or the clunk has come adrift.
9/Is the undercarriage secure after that last heavy landing ?
10/Wheels track true and collets firmly in place,nothing worse than loosing a wheel in long grass and not being able to fly.
11/Wing securely attached with bands/bolts.
12/Tailplane securely glued in place and not ready to part company with the fuselage ?
13/Radio antennae,securely fixed in place away from prop,also no breaks or wound around anything internally ?
14/No nasty warps in the wings since you last flew ?
15/Pushrods secure and any safety devices firmly in place ?
16/No hangar rash anywhere ?
Well those will do for starters,having been flying for years I can tell you that if something can go wrong or come adrift then it will.
Dont take anything for granted,you are the operator responsible for your complex machine.
1/Check security of propeller.
2/Check the condition of the propeller for nicks and breaks,a nick will escalate the life of your prop,and you did remember to balance it ?
3/Check security of all controls,making sure that ailerons,elevators,rudder are all securely hinged.
4/Check that everything is working in the correct sense,full & free movement as well.
5/Make sure that control surface horns are secure and not coming adrift.
6/Check to see that engine has not vibrated loose.
7/Ensure no nicks or air leaks in fuel lines.
8/Make sure the fuel tank is not leaking or the clunk has come adrift.
9/Is the undercarriage secure after that last heavy landing ?
10/Wheels track true and collets firmly in place,nothing worse than loosing a wheel in long grass and not being able to fly.
11/Wing securely attached with bands/bolts.
12/Tailplane securely glued in place and not ready to part company with the fuselage ?
13/Radio antennae,securely fixed in place away from prop,also no breaks or wound around anything internally ?
14/No nasty warps in the wings since you last flew ?
15/Pushrods secure and any safety devices firmly in place ?
16/No hangar rash anywhere ?
Well those will do for starters,having been flying for years I can tell you that if something can go wrong or come adrift then it will.
Dont take anything for granted,you are the operator responsible for your complex machine.