Syssa Aircraft Performance

Print out and use the checklist to help lessen the possibility of the maiden flight blues!
Gas/Glow/Heavy Fuel Fixed Wing Aircraft Pre-Flight Checklist

Structural/Weight and Balance

Longitudinal CG at proper location
Lateral CG at center
Rear Stabilizer assembly secure
Rudder assembly secure
Wings secure to fuselage
Landing gear wheel stops/collars are tight
Landing gear secure to fuselage
All other hardware (hatch screws/etc.) secure

Engine

Engine mounting hardware is secure
Throttle linkage hardware is secure
Throttle linkage is not binding during complete travel
Throttle linkage has no metal to metal contact
Muffler/Exhaust fittings are tight and no leaks
Spark plug/Glow plug are correct for application
Spark plug/Glow plug are working correctly
Spark plug/Glow Plug are tight
Spark plug is grounded sufficiently (Gas Engine Only)
Transmitter engine shutdown working correctly

Propeller

Propeller nut/bolt is tightened correctly
No cracks or notches in propeller
Prop is centered on hub with correct bushing in place
Spinner and related hardware are tight and secure
Adequate tip to ground clearance of propeller
Propeller is balanced

Fuel

Fuel tank stopper is secured properly
Fuel tank mounting is secured properly
Fuel lines are properly secured and not leaking
Fuel lines are away from sharp edges and hot surfaces
Fuel lines have no kinks or cracks
Fuel line is correct type and size for application
Fuel line clunk is free to move to all sides in tank
Timer is ready to avoid running out of fuel

Electronics/Servos/Controls

Servo horns/linkage/joints/hardware tight and secure
Servo wire connectors secure
Tail Servo wires routed as far from RX antennae as possible
Servo wires are bundled securely/not allowed to move freely
Receiver battery is secured properly
Receiver crystal is inserted fully and secured properly
Receiver Battery charged and proper voltage is observed
Transmitter Battery charged and proper voltage is observed
Engine ignition battery charged/proper voltage is observed (Gas Engine Only)
Range check and controls check out with transmitter antenna down and engine off
Range check and controls check out with transmitter antenna down and engine running
Control surface throws and movement are at recommended settings and are not reversed
ALL electronic engine ignition components are a safe distance away from ALL receiver and servo components (Gas Engine Only)