- Observe Transmitter Impound Rules
- Check for warps.
- All hinges are secure. Pull on control surfaces.
- Wheel collars are tight and wheels turn freely.
- Engine is mounted securely and there are no loose engine parts.
- All servo screws are in place and tight.
- Servo connections are secure.
- Receiver and battery are wrapped in foam and secured.
- CG (Center Gravity) is correct.
- Minimum of eight fresh rubber bands securing wing.
- No slop in control surfaces.
- Proper fuel tubing is used (gas or glow).
- Check clevis for keepers (pieces of fuel tubing work fine).
- Check condition of propeller.
- Card is up on the outer ring of the frequency board before you turn on transmitter.
- Check trim on transmitter and aircraft.
- Proper direction on control surfaces.
- Check throttle.
- Check receiver antenna for proper routing and transmitter antenna is fully extended and tight.
