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- Mission briefing (roles, responsibilities, goals, etc). @9
- Flight test box populated & batteries all fully charged
- Check sensor health
- CG Check with batteries
- Props on.
- Motor / prop direction check
- Control rods/horns intact
- Landing gear healthy
- Flight line equipment
- flight test box
- controller box
- 2 controllers w/tracer
- video box
- monitors
- annis hardcase
- 2 goggles
- telem / video towers
- wings (plugs in place temporarily)
- Water
- WALK OUT TO FLIGHTLINE WITH EVERYTHING GG
Pre-Flight checklist
- Antenna towers setup & wired, weighted down if necessary
- Batteries
- Inspect to ensure there is no signs of swelling, external leaking or other defects
- Battery wiring and connectors from the battery are connected securely
- Batteries (and spares) are adequately charged
- Wires are not pinched
- check GPS receiving signal(s)
- Wings:
- secured
- leading/trailing edges
- top/bottom surfaces
- Read of wing and all flight control surfaces for freedom of movement, security and any skin damage
- Inspect top and bottom of air frame arms for cracks, loose parts, or signs of damage
- Propellers / Rotors
- Ensure propeller is secured
- Check for nicks, chips or cracks
- Ensure prop direction is correct
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