Obtain Nassau County Leisure Pass (Required for
Nassau County residents) May be obtained at County Parks such
as Eisenhower Park, Wantagh Park, etc.
Obtain Cedar Creek Park
Aerodrome Novice Flyer Permit from the Cedar Creek Park Administration
building.
Become thoroughly familiar with the Cedar Creek Park Aerodrome
Rules and regulations.
Learn the requirements to fly solo obtain
a Senior Flyers Permit. Requirements are in the field rules.
Become
familiar with the field Frequency Control System and the frequencies
not used at the Cedar Creek Park Aerodrome.
Attend Meroke Clubmeeting lectures geared for new flyers.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
A minimum four channel radio system with four servos and a “Buddy
Box”.
A minimum .40 size high wing trainer type plane with controls
for the engine, ailerons, elevator, and rudder.
A .40 size engine with appropriately sized propellers.
Items to complete the plane such as: wheels, covering, fuel
tank, fuel lines, etc.
Fuel, electric engine starter, glow plug igniter, fuel pump,
rubber bands, glow plugs, various small tools, flight box with
power panel and battery, etc.
Engines with fuel metering carburetors are preferred over those
with air bleed carburetors since they are more reliable in the
dusty and sandy conditions at the Cedar Creek Park Aerodrome.
Choose propeller sizes recommended for sport flying in the engine
instructions.
Use long glow plugs with an idle bar for smoother engine idle.
CONSTRUCTION BASICS
Use
locktite on engine mount and muffler mount bolts and nuts.
Fuel proof the fuel tank compartment and
the engine area.
Dull the edges of sharp propeller blades.
Secure the fuel tank with foam to prevent
fuel foaming from vibrations.
Wrap the radio receiver and battery with
foam to prevent vibration damage or interference.
Keep fuel line runs short and free of
kinks.
Provide muffler pressure to the fuel tank.
Ensure all control surfaces are moving
in the proper directions.
Mount radio batteries forward of receivers
to prevent crash damage.
Route radio receiver antenna wires away
from switches, wires, and servos to avoid radio interference.
Avoid metal to metal connections at clevises
and control horns or engine throttle arms to prevent radio interference.
Securely fasten propeller nuts and spinners
then tighten them again. Novice flyers frequently fail to tighten
these properly for fear of damaging the propeller.
Properly install and align the landing
gear and wheels.
Use a drop of super glue on wheel collars
to keep them in place. Avoid gluing the wheels!
Securely mount the wing with nylon bolts
or rubber bands. Use at least 14 rubber bands five front
to rear on each side and four crisscrossed between diagonal dowels.
Set up a tricycle landing gear plane so
the fuselage is parallel to the ground. If the nose is too low
the plane will jump into the air during takeoff. If the nose
is too high the plane will bounce or porpoise during landings.
Make sure the center of gravity (CG) is
located per the plans or instructions. A tail heavy plane will
be unstable. Move the battery pack to obtain the proper CG position.
Avoid adding weights if possible.
Align the fuselage, wing, horizontal stabilizer,
and vertical stabilizer per the plans and instructions.
Mount the engine with the proper side
or down thrust specified in the plans or instructions.
Set control surface maximum movement distances
according to the plans or instructions.
Have your assigned instructor make a final
check of all of the above before the first flight.