At the field

Set up a model's checklist

Start from a standard checklist, then add, reword and reorder steps for this model.

Written for iPhone. The steps are the same on iPad.

Steps

  1. Open the aircraft and tap Pre-flight checklist, then tap Edit checklist below the steps.
  2. Tap Use standard checklist to start from the list for this type of model.
  3. Tap a step to change its wording, or tap Add step for a new one.
  4. Tap Required or Optional next to a step to switch it. Required steps can't be skipped.
  5. Tap Edit at the top to reorder or delete steps, then tap Done.

Good to know

  • The standard list marks safety steps, such as failsafe and throttle checks, as required.
  • Add what your model's manual and your club's rules ask for.

Words used here

Failsafe
What the receiver does when it loses the transmitter's signal. Set it so the throttle goes to idle or off.

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