Safety

• At Home
  • Charge those batteries
  • Slip a quarter inch piece of fuel tubing on all clevises
  • Take the edge off all composite props
  • Check the tightness of the prop nut
  • Check all nuts, bolts, and screws for tightness

• At The Field
  • Never Fly Alone. If you get hurt there is no one to help.
  • Do a thorough pre-flight inspection of the aircraft before assembly a check list might help.
  • Check the batteries in both the aircraft and the transmitter an ESV (expanded scale voltmeter) is worth its weight in gold.
  • Secure your channel.
  • Always do a range check of your radio equipment. Before the first flight of the day.
  • Check to see that all the surfaces are moving in the right direction.
  • Restrain the aircraft or ask for help from a flying buddy.
  • If you use a power panel be aware of the location of those wires and cables.
  • If there are any spectators watching you don't let them stand in the arc of the prop when you start your engine.
  • Set up your support gear the same way every time you fly.
  • If you smoke don't do it while you fuel your aircraft.
  • Don't engage in conversation and start your engine at the same time.
  • Give the throttle stick one last check to see if it's at idle.
  • If you feel you must hand start your engine use a chicken stick or wear a leather glove.
  • After the engine is started remove the glo starter and make any adjustments from behind the aircraft.
  • If you use a transmitter neck strap keep it away from the prop. Also be
    careful it doesn't get caught on the throttle stick.
  • Never throw anything into a spining prop to stop the engine.
  • Watch those mufflers they get hot

• From Taxi Out To Landing
  • Look both ways before you taxi.
  • Stop on the runway before take off and check all control movement one last time.
  • Make sure the receiver antenna is fully extended
  • Call out your intentions. Let the pilots around you know what your doing.
  • Don't fly over Spectators or buildings.