#Truck preflight inspection how to#
#Truck preflight inspection full#

If a servo is bad, there is a high probability that it will fail during the first 1-2 minutes of this 'exercise'. Instead of merely moving a servo back and forth once or twice, a servo tester can be set to move a servo one complete cycle every second. Servos - We highly recommend using a servo tester to 'exercise' each servo adequately before flight.

Ensure any power wires or nearby servo wires are not in danger of being sucked into the fan. It doesn't take much to have a rock or small piece of debris to suck into your intake on takeoff which almost always ends with a damaged fan blade or worse. Also, attempt to clear any obvious rocks or debris in the path of your runway. Make sure the intake(s) and fan(s) are clear of any debris such as dirt, rocks and other problematic elements. Click here for our Prop Balancer selection.ĮDF/Fan - If you are going to fly an EDF jet, it's always good practice to check your EDF unit to make sure all screws are tight or the unit is glued strongly in place. This could be a sign of an unbalanced propeller or a loose firewall. While some vibration of the fuselage is normal, ensure that the fuselage does not shake erratically during a brief throttle-up test on the ground. A good balanced prop and spinner will keep your plane from vibrating excessively during flight, which could increase wear and tear and eventually cause vital screws/nuts to become loose. Propeller - Make sure the propeller has not come loose, is not damaged or chipped in any way, and also check the spinner to make sure it is balanced.

#Truck preflight inspection how to#

Refer to your radio's manual for exact instructions on how to do this, since the menu process differs per radio model. If they are reversed, change their setting in your radio. One of the most common cause of maiden flight crashes is reversed control surfaces, so triple-check to ensure your control surfaces are not reversed. Your aircraft's aileron on the right/starboard side should move up, and the aileron on the left/port side should move down. For example, when standing behind your airplane when it's on the ground, hold your aileron stick to the right.

The loss of a control surface in flight is almost always catastrophic.Ĭontrol Direction - Ensure that each control surfaces moves appropriately when you move the corresponding control stick on your radio transmitter. You want to make sure you won't have any unwanted surprises during flight. Check for loose screws, clevises, nuts, control horns, push rod and servo connections. Sometimes the control rods for the flaps and ailerons are different lengths and were switched during assembly. Ensure that the control rods are the correct length and have adequate threaded contact between the rod and the clevis. Ensure there aren't any tears in the foam hinge if there are, reinforce them with hinge tape. Here are a common list of check offs to perform before any flight:Ĭontrol Surfaces - Make certain each and every control surface is tight.

#Truck preflight inspection full#

Whether you are a full scale aircraft pilot or an RC pilot, it is absolutely essential to incorporate a thorough pre-flight inspection before piloting your aircraft each and every time to ensure the best chance of success and to establish a pattern of good safety practices.