## NC K9 Emergency Response Team VikingUAS Multicopter (VTOL)

- Aircraft Safety Checklist

Before Your First Flight....

Balance

• Is the longitudinal center of gravity (fore and aft) within the range shown on the plans?

• Is the model balanced laterally (side to side)?

Control Surfaces

• Are a ll control surfaces securely attached? (i.e., Props

, booms, landing

gear ). Pull on each one to test.

• Are the sensor secured to the model? Control Linkages

• Have all the linkages been checked to be sure they are secure? Engine / Motor Security and Operation

• Are all engine mount screws tight, including mount to motor mount

• Are the propeller nut and/or spinner tight?

• Does the throttle work without binding?

• Does the throttle trim tab shut down the engine?

• Has the propeller been balanced and checked for damage?

• Are propeller tips painted a contrasting colo r? (whilst not essential it makes the propeller much easier to see)

• Has the engine been thoroughly test run? (engine idle and throttle up properly) Radio Equipment

• Are the receiver and battery securely mounted and padded with foam to protect from vibration and shock?

• Are all electrical connectors are secure?

• Is the receiver's antenna fully extended and in good condition?

• Are the batteries charged and in good condition (check under load with

a volt meter if unsu re)?

• Are all servo/brushless motors securely fastened to the rails or trays?

• Are servo arms/ brushless motors firmly attached with screw in place?

• Are all push rods firmly secure in servo arms (again keepers or fuel tubing should be fitted)? Are the control throws in the correct direction with proper amount of deflection (as per plan)?

• Has a full range check been performed? (see below)

General• Is the covering tight with no visible signs of damage?

• Are all retaining bolts in place and sec ure?

• Are any hatches, cowls and canopies secure?

• Are all components structurally sound?

• Is your name and contact details marked on the model somewhere easily visible? (in case it's lost). Range Checking the radio

• Verify Ground Station and Radio Frequency is linked with aircraft

.

• Turn on transmitter check the correct model is selected (if applicable)

and then turn on the receiver.

Important : make sure the transmitter aerial is down fully.

• Ask someone to help and walk away from the model until signs of loss of control are apparent.

• If electric powered ensure that the range is not worse with the motor running.

Before EVERY flight:

• Verify your frequency is available and mark it as yours if necessary.

• Check the receiver battery pack to ensure enough charg e for the flight

intended.

• Check for damage and the control throw direction of all surfaces.

• Turn on the transmitter and check the correct model is selected (if applicable).

• If the model has a receiver battery then

, switch on the receiver.

• Ensure the thr ottle is in the correct position and connect the motor battery. Flight Operations

• Flight operations are to be conducted outside 5 miles of any airport. If operations are to be conducted follow FAA instructions instructing ATC contact and time of operatio n requirements in advance of flight operation.

• If operating near a local airfield contact Airport Manager of Operations in area. This is to insure all GA pilots are notified of the UAV/UAS operations in area.

WARNING: The	motor	must	now	be	considered live	as	the	motor	could	start	at any	time without	warning	(possibly	due	to	interference	or	faulty	controller).

• Arm	the	controller	if	necessary	and	briefly	check	the	motor	functions correctly.

• Take	the	model	out	to	the	strip	and	warn	people	you	are	about	t o	take	off.

• As	soon	as	you	land	disconnect	the	motor	battery	and	switch	off	the receiver	if	necessary.

• Switch	off	the	transmitter	and	release	the	frequency	for	others	to	use.