Winter storage and Spring Prep
 

I'm sure this has been floated around the forums in the past. I am trying to put an article in our monthly club newsletter about what we can do for winter storage, and what we can or should do before flying for the first time in the flying season after having the plane in storage for several months.

I am soliciting input from anyone that wishes to provide me with items to add to a sort of check list.. or a list without checks.. whatever you wish to input. I will even keep some of the funny ones.. please keep it clean.

Thanks in advance to all that participate.

DS.

Editor, Atlantic County SkyBlazers Newsletter, "The Radiator". www.ac-skyblazers.org

RE: Winter storage and Spring Prep
 

My best storage tip is to keep the model coated with a fresh layer of oil from exhaust residue. Replace the layer frequently throughout the winter months (weekly if possible). The best method of application is by getting the model airborne and using several tanks of fuel. Note that the process may require modification of the landing gear (e.g. installation of skis) depending on your particular climate, and may require copius application of hot coffee or hot chocolate to the pilot.

Brad

RE: Winter storage and Spring Prep
 

In other words, the heck with storage, fly the thing!!! :D

Ok.. I can go with that!! ;)

DS.

RE: Winter storage and Spring Prep
 

A few tips for easy winter storage:

1) Cycle your transmitter and receiver batteries once per month when not actively flying

2) Empy fuel tanks and crank cases of fuel as thoroughly as possible before storing

3) Work a few drops of after run oil or 100% synthetic motor oil through carburator and crank case to prevent corrossion during storage

4) Store planes on a rack if possible so tires don't deform/get flat spots during storage

These simple maintenence steps will assure that your glow planes will be in good running condition once spring weather has you itching for some stick time.