I think more to the point is to turn-on the Tx BEFORE turning on the model. That way you can check that the right model is selected before doing yourself or anybody else some damage.
Just for interest, this is a basic pass/fail point when taking the BMFA (British Model Flying Association) certificates. The BMFA are the people that underwrite most peoples insurance here in the UK. Very safety minded aorganisation, but it certainly strikes me as sensible to do it in that sequence, particularly as computer radios seem to go through some kind of state of suspended activity (1/2 sec?) when first turned on.
Just my 2 penn'orth
cheers
Rick
ORIGINAL: barto
For computer radio users:
- check if you selected the right model BEFORE turning the TX on. Just in case you switch from gas to electro as the engine might start running as soon as the TX is turned on.
- check if the throttle stick is in idle before turning the TX on.
Bart