1. RC safety instructions
| a. | Instruction and familiarization with AMA safety rules and | |
| BARCC flying field rules. | ||
| b. | Safe engine starting | |
| c. | Proper radio check | |
| d. | Use of transmitter impound stand and frequency control board | |
| e. | Familiarization with field flying boundaries and pit area | |
| f. | Instruction on
the use of voice signals on takeoff, Landing, dead-stick, low passes and
touch-and-go. (see below)
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Basic explanation of airplane aerodynamic principles | |
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(how control surfaces affect flight). | |
| 3. | Explanation of transmitter controls and how they relate to | |
| airplane movement, and how to trim an airplane for level flight (use of trim tabs). | ||
| 4. | RC airplane safety inspection: | |
| a. Engine and prop mounting | ||
| b. Aircraft balancing and trimming | ||
| c. Control surfaces structurally sound and properly | ||
| functioning | ||
| d. Radio installation and range check | ||
| e. Proper installation of landing gear | ||
| f. Check general aircraft flying surfaces for air worthiness | ||
| 5. | Engine adjustments (setting high end and low end throttle | |
| adjustments and trim tab kill adjustment for engine) |
