Hi everyone. Piper_chuck and I (more him than me ) have created 2 seperate checklists which can be seen at:

http://www.krcs748.com/checklist/

They are designed to be printed and taken with you. There are 2 files for each one. One is a Word document and the other is a PDF document. They are exactly the same.

If you see there is something needed just let either one of us know.

Enjoy...

Hard to say who really did more. Hopefully I will make time to add some more details in version 2. Not more things on the checklist. I plan to add some text to help explain why some things are important, how to do some of the things, etc. As Bill said, if you've got some ideas, let us know. there's no reason this document can't change.

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I think your checklists are a good start but need some tweaking.

For example, I go through my planes thoroughly at home. I'd rather tweak, adjust or whatever in my shop than at the field. By complete I check all exposed fasteners (engine, landing gear, servos, control horns, clevises, etc.) as well as check the prop/spinner for damage and also check for obvious damage, broken glue joints, etc.

I pull on anything that's connected to make sure it's not loose and wiggle control surfaces to see if there's play. If there is and it's more than usual, then something is worn or loose.

I have almost zero problems at the field which makes me happy. I really don't like working on my planes at the field. The only thing I find "acceptable" is making trim adjustments (turning clevises) and mixture adjustments. If anything more than that needs to be done then I skipped something at home.

You mentioned putting the wing on as a second or third step at the field. Part of the beginning of the flying day should be checking the inside of the plane for the same things you should have already checked at home - servos, clevises, fuel leaks, wires pulled loose from the receiver, etc.

Anyway, I think you're off to a good start. Just needs more work.

Thanks, guys. I thought of one thing to add to your field checklist. You mention attaching the wing. You didn't mention connecting the aileron servo(s) before you attach the wing. Nothing I hate more than bolting on the wing to my Cub, attaching the struts and realizing I forgot to hook up the aileron servos.

-Scott

[Double post, sorry]

I know what you mean about the aileron wire. The comment about confirming all connections was meant to cover this, but obviously it didn't. I expanded on the connections to include ailerons.

Good point. I'm just a little slow.

Suggestions noted and added to the documents.

Fine work Bill and Chuck

Not at all. A significant part of my job has been writing and reviewing technical documents, although I am definitely not a writer. I learned long ago that if someone asks a question about something then I need to improve the writing.

WOOHOO.. BIG HELP GUYS!!... Thanks for taking the time and doing that for us!!!!

You're welcome!
Bump.

I just sent some revisions to Bill, and needed an excuse to get this to the top of the forum again

I can think of something I hate more... Taking off like that! (Don't ask me how I know! Let's just say "Thank God I had a Rudder!" )

And thank your instructor for teaching you to use it?

[quote]ORIGINAL: piper_chuck

AMEN to that. It's your best friend and I would even go as far to say the most powerful control surface you have.

Chuck,

I have the lists and will get them updated once I get home tonite.

The updated checklists are now posted at:

http://www.krcs748.com/checklist/

checklists moved to

http://www.hiddenhangarrc.com/checklists/

I just took a look at your list. Thanks for taking the time to make one. The very first thing I see on the list however is a no-no at our field. Lol No reserving the frequency!! Our radios go staright to the inpound at all times except when actually flying. We take the pin when we are ready to fly, but return it promptly so that others who fly the same channel get a chance too. We pretty much know who flies on what channels so it is not a big deal between the regulars. We share as need be, but the rule however is to not hold on to that pin all day. I fly 4 different channels anyway. That way I can allways fly something.

WOW

Vary nice. I am going to laminate it. Then I am putting it in top of my flight box. (open the box, there it is)