koolkiwikat
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Id like to pick everyone's brains when it comes to a Pre and Post flight checklist
Lets put one together so we can print it off and use for ourselves, Im sure it would be useful to minimize risks
As and example, This is an example of a preflight checklist for a plane/heli
Pre Flight inspection of model 6.1 Checks include:
a) All radio equipment is secured in the model and protected against engine vibration. b) Pushrods, ball links clevises and other fittings are secure.
c) All controls are effective, check especially for binding links or slowing of servos.
d) Engine is mounted securely and propeller has no cracks or damage.
e) Wings are firmly mounted and any bracing wires secure.
f) There are no loose or missing nuts and bolts.
g) Receiver battery pack is suitable (single replaceable cells are allowable but definitely not recommended).
h) All hinged flying surfaces secure.
i) CG is in right position.
j) Critical structure is of adequate strength with no cracks or significant warps.
k) The radio and switch free of fuel and oil.
And for Helicopters only checks include that:
l) The gyro is correct and secure.
m) Wiring is clear of mechanics.
n) The receiver aerial is in good condition with no chafing or damage and aerial cannot become entangled with any moving or rotating part.
o) All main and tail rotor blades are not damaged, checking root at blade pivot hole and the tip weight installation.
Lets put one together so we can print it off and use for ourselves, Im sure it would be useful to minimize risks
As and example, This is an example of a preflight checklist for a plane/heli
Pre Flight inspection of model 6.1 Checks include:
a) All radio equipment is secured in the model and protected against engine vibration. b) Pushrods, ball links clevises and other fittings are secure.
c) All controls are effective, check especially for binding links or slowing of servos.
d) Engine is mounted securely and propeller has no cracks or damage.
e) Wings are firmly mounted and any bracing wires secure.
f) There are no loose or missing nuts and bolts.
g) Receiver battery pack is suitable (single replaceable cells are allowable but definitely not recommended).
h) All hinged flying surfaces secure.
i) CG is in right position.
j) Critical structure is of adequate strength with no cracks or significant warps.
k) The radio and switch free of fuel and oil.
And for Helicopters only checks include that:
l) The gyro is correct and secure.
m) Wiring is clear of mechanics.
n) The receiver aerial is in good condition with no chafing or damage and aerial cannot become entangled with any moving or rotating part.
o) All main and tail rotor blades are not damaged, checking root at blade pivot hole and the tip weight installation.
