I think I need a preflight check list glued somewhere on my equipment so I don't goof up. Already I've "started" to fly with a stripped aileron rod, fogot to turn my transmitter off after a flight, forgot to reverse the controls on the buddy box I was using (everything was backwards). I'm really green at this so a check list would really be helpful till I've done it awhile. I know this will sound to stupid to you "oldtimers" but, sitting here, I'm not sure which to turn on first, the transmitter or the receiver. See what I mean. Pushing 62 don't help much either.

Cr@p, I forgot the reason I posted was to get suggestions on what to put on the list. See what I mean???

1: Transmitter on
2: Receiver on
3: Check Batteries
4: Range check
5: Check Servos and make sure everything is right!
6: Check Servos for correct direction! Right , Left ect.
7: Make sure prop has no damage and Tight!
8: Make sure Wheels still on and set screws are tight!
9: Fuel
10:Ignition
11:Start it up and make sure the engine is properly tuned!

Make sure that the engine is off before you start the shut down procedure.

1: Receiver first off
2: Transmitter second off
3: Check batteries
4: Go through the check list again if you are going to fly again!

Centrum

Wrote this for a contest I'm in charge of this Sunday. Might help.

It is a PDF that is zipped. I wish RCU would allow PDFs to be posted in native format.

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

Visit this page for a list of weekly, monthly, and annual check as well as checks that should be performed before each flight!

http://www.geistware.com/rcmodeling/check_lists.htm

OH MY GOD!

yo Geistware, ur site's great

Thanks for the kind words!

On top of my preflight list is "have a good night's rest" Don't ask me why...........

Thanks everyone. Going flying today and will copy at least one and print it out. Will get back with you all to let you know how my first solo went. Suit