D) Check the rudder. Looking from be-
hind the airplane, move the rudder stick to the
right. The rudder should move to the right. If it
does not, flip the servo reversing switch on
your transmitter to change the direction.
E) Check the throttle. Moving the throttle
stick forward should open the carburetor bar-
rel. If it does not, flip the servo reversing switch
on your transmitter to change the direction.
F) From behind the airplane, look at the
aileron on the right wing half. Move the aileron
stick to the right. The right aileron should move
up and the other aileron should move down. If
it does not, flip the servo reversing switch on
your transmitter to change the direction.
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and receiver batteries before your first day of
flying.
in the EDGE 540 to ensure that everything is
tight and well bonded.
plane. Do this with the fuel tank empty.
move in the correct direction and not bind in
any way.
with dual rate switches double check that they
are on the low rate setting for your first few
flights.
are moving the proper amount for both low
and high rate settings.
be fully extended and not coiled up inside the
fuselage.
of balance propeller will cause excessive vi-
bration which could lead to engine and/or air-
frame failure.
able flights with your EDGE 540.
PREFLIGHT CHECK.
1) Completely charge your transmitter
2) Check every bolt and every glue joint
3) Double check the balance of the air-
4) Check the control surfaces. All should
5) If your radio transmitter is equipped
6) Check to ensure the control surfaces
7) Check the receiver antenna. It should
8) Properly balance the propeller. An out
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