Great Planes PT-60 Kit - GPMA0119 - Manual (Page 42)

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
Read and abide by the following Academy of Model
Aeronautics Official Safety Code
General
1. I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air
shows or model flying demonstrations until it has been
proven to be a i r w o r t h y by having been previously
successfully flight tested.
2 I will not fly my model aircraft higher than
approximately 400 feet within 3 miles of an airport without
notifying the airport operator I will give right of way to and
avoid flying in the proximity of full scale aircraft Where
necessary an observer shall be used to supervise flying to
avoid having models fly in the proximity of full scale aircraft
3. Where established I will abide by the safety rules for the
flying site I use and I will not willfully and deliberately fly my
models in a careless, reckless and/or dangerous manner
7 I will not fly my model unless it is identified with my
name and address or AMA number, on or in the model
Radio control
1 I will have completed a successful radio equipment
ground check before the first flight of a new or repaired
model
2 I will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of
spectators until I become a qualified flier, unless assisted
by an experienced helper
3 I will perform my initial turn after takeoff away from the
pit or spectator areas and I will not thereafter fly over pit or
spectator areas, unless beyond my control
4 I will operate my model using only radio control
frequencies currently allowed by the Federal
Communications Commission .
The moment of truth has finally arrived You've put a lot of
effort into building your PT 60 and it looks great' Protect
your investment by following a few simple tips
1. If possible have an experienced modeler look over your
work before you head out to your flying field Its easier to
fix problems in the workshop instead of on the flightline
2 Become familiar with starting your engine, and break it in
before going for your first flight Be sure the engine will
stop when the trim lever is pulled all the way back.
3 Assemble a simple flight kit (a shoe box is fine to start
with) which should include a starting battery and glo-plug
clip (or ni starter) chicken stick for flipping the prop fuel
and a means of f i l l i n g the tank a couple of small
screwdrivers #64 rubber bands (or wing bolts) spare prop
and glo plug 6 adjustable wrench and a pair of needle
nose pliers In addition to tools you should also take along
some paper towels and spray window cleaner to remove
residue after each flight.
4 When you load up to go to the flying field be sure that
the batteries have charged for at least 14 hours and that
you have your fuselage wing transmitter and flight box
And, most important, you have your AMA license
9 I will not operate models with pyrotechnics (any device
that explodes, burns, or propels a projectile of any kind)
5. Range check the radio' See page 41.
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