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Old 07-25-2003 | 08:45 PM
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Default Preflight check list

this is my own, not great but it suits me fine, hope it suits you too , many people like to get a detailed one and edit it to their needs, thats what i have done

Pre-flight check lists:

Home Checks:

1) Radio fully charged up
2) Everything firm on plane
3) Propellors (no chips, ect)
4) Nothing fallen off
5) Covering (no punctures)

Trip Check List

1) Flight box
2) Small parts/tools, CA and tape
3) Planes/wings/bolts
4) Water & Snacks
5) Transmitter
6) Grease cleaner and rag

Pre-flight checks:

1) Battery/Rx/Servos secure
2) Aileron/Flaps properly attached (electrical)
3) Wing properly attached (bolts full in/sufficient rubber bands)
4) Get frequency peg
5) Fuel up and Start motor
6) A final control check before taxiing out... right is right, up is up
7) Transmitter antenna fully extended
8) Trim sliders in neutral position
9) Line plane into wind
10) Fly the plane and have FUN!

Back home jobs:

1) Clean down all planes
2) Quick tidy of flight box
3) Wings in shed, fuselages back to normal place
4) All models de-fueled
5) Flight box in shed
6) Tools back in room
7) Flight box drawer in room