Engine First Run / Radio Check on Rascal
Guys
I'm sure that some are saying oh no him again, but I appreciate everyone's help with getting this Rascal together.
Question: When checking for radio interference; yall have said check it running and not running. Does this mean through the whole travel of the throttle (idle to WAO). Will interference show itself in any range or it will show with the motor running period? I did a search, but did not find anything that would answer this question.
I ran the motor for the first time the other night (break in runs) and did not notice any gliches in the control surfaces. I mainly moved the surfaces in between run ups, so it was pretty much at idle each time. I did not do a range check yet. I was standing beside the plane while doing the break in. I can't wait to get this thing in the air. I have included some not so great pictures to show my installation.
Info:
engine...Evolution 26GT with 7.4 volt NiMH 3300 Mah battery
radio...Futaba 6EX 2.4 fast system with 2 - 6 volt NiMH 2700 Mah batteries, 2 - MPI switches, and voltwatch
servos...Hitec 645MG's on ailerons and elevator and Hitec 5645MG on rudder
Ignition and ignition battery are in the nose of the plane and further isolated from the receiver by using a kill switch. If you look at the picture of the side of the fuse...the ignition components are in the nose of the plane in front of the fuel dot and the receiver is about even with the furthest aft receiver switch. There is at least 10 to 12 inches of separation. The closest I come to anything that deals with the ignition system is the switch on the opposite side of the fuse...around 5 to 6 inches from the receiver and the receiver batteries are located under the receiver and voltwatch. All extension connections have been shrink tubed and mounted in "wire keepers" and zip tied to prevent movement. Did I miss anything?
Thanks to all
Newton