F5J Maiden Flight Check List and precautions.

The general procedure I go through when flying a new F5J model for the first time to insure a successful and safe flight.
Maiden Pre Flight Check List-
-Proper CG.
-Fully charged Transmitter and Flight batteries.
-Verify all surfaces moving the right directions.
-Verify trims in all flight modes are zero.
-Verify all control surfaces hooked up and are solid.
-Verify correct fail safe settings.
-Range Test
Maiden Flight-
-Initial trimming of all surfaces in all flight modes.
-Verify CG feels in proper range.
-Tune flap to elevator compensation.
-Tune Rudder/Aileron Mix if needed.
After Successful Maiden Flight-
-Continue tuning mixes and camber settings as needed.
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[@keithdouglass3618]

👍🐨 I like how you talk so we can understand. no complex info. Keith Australia

[@geordienufc3132]

Excellent well thought out approach to trimming a new plane, thanks.

[@juliusdexter8159]

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[@davidweaver4702]

Thank you for a very informative view on your maiden flight protocol and methods. It was in language I think most of us could understand. Safe flying, Dave W (United Kingdom)

[@stevenmohr4588]

Thank you for sharing your method 👏👏👏👌

[@keithdouglass3618]

🐨 your info is easy and relaxed to follow. well done. Keith Australia

[@keithdouglass3618]

👍🐨 very good info . do not come complacent because some have flown for many years . and have problems Keith Australia

[@keithdouglass3618]

👍🐨 use to preflight controls on life size gliders every time. do same on models every time. Keith Australia

[@billbankes-jones6034]

A more useful vid than most others, cheers.

[@flightcomp]

Glad it helped

[@MissurayLaslo]

Ooooooooooooo Yeeeeeeeeeeee 🤘❤❤❤ I wish I had one of these in my hangar

[@keithdouglass3618]

👍🐨 seen some . few times .fly out of safe vision. lost planes. Keith Australia

[@keithdouglass3618]

👍🐨 old ausie timers. say she will be right mate. only cause we know it is. fly safe all . Keith Australia

[@mariusm.88]

Nice 👍🏼

[@lightpolebluelamaa4207]

How does the rudder not hit the elevator?

[@flightcomp]

That would only happen if you used a very long servo arm. As well, servo end points must be adjusted.

[@marc_frank]

why is your throttle reversed?

[@flightcomp]

My throttle is on a slider on the side of the radio. The left stick operates the flaps.

[@marc_frank]

@@flightcomp oh that's interesting

[@keithdouglass3618]

@@flightcomp hi Ali. I have throttle on slider. flap on stick. your videos are very easy to follow. keep well. Keith Australia

[@keithdouglass3618]

😆👎🐨 a flyer took off without checking.. his elevator was opposite.. and he is a professional flyer.. was a complete wreck . Keith Australia