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• Take care that the glowplug clip and the glow lead cannot get tangled in the propeller or
other rotating parts. Check the throttle linkage too.
• Take particular care when carrying the model with the motor running. Hold the rotating
parts well away from you!
• Be sure to keep an adequate supply of fuel in the tank. Don’t continue to fly the model until
the tank is drained dry.
• Never fly directly over people.
• Never fly directly towards people.
• Keep a safe distance from residential areas: at least 1.5 km “as the crow flies”. The best
solution is to join a model flying club and use the approved flying site. Always keep well
clear of high-tension overhead cables.
• Whenever you are working on the motor, make sure that you are on a safe surface and
cannot slip. Get used to holding the model really securely.
• Take-off and landing strips should be kept free of unauthorised people and movable
obstacles, particularly when a model is using the strip.
• Watch the model constantly while it is in the air. Models must always give way to full-size
aircraft.
• Don’t operate your model from public roads, squares, school playgrounds, public parks or
sports grounds etc., and ensure that you are always in full control of the model.
• It is important that you can stop your motor at any time. This is achieved by adjusting the
throttle so that the barrel closes completely when you move the throttle stick and trim to
their end-points. If this does not work, pinch the fuel feed line between your fingers or pull
it off the carburettor. Never try to stop the motor by grasping the flywheel, propeller or
spinner!
• All model flyers should behave in such a way that the danger to people and property is
minimised. Never act in any way which will disturb other flyers and jeopardise safe, orderly
flying at the site.
In legal terms our models are classed as aircraft, and as such are subject to legal regulations
and restrictions which must be observed.
Our brochure “Luftrecht für Modellflieger” (Aviation Law for Model Flyers) is available under
Order No. 8032, and contains a summary of all these rules. Your local model shop will have a
copy which you can read. Models fitted with glowplug motors may only be flown with the
landowner’s permission, and third party insurance is mandatory. There are also Post Office
regulations concerning your radio control system, and these must be observed at all times.
Please don’t misunderstand the purpose of these notes. We only want to make you aware of
the many dangers and hazards which can arise if you lack knowledge and experience, or work
carelessly or irresponsibly. If you take reasonable care, model flying is a highly creative,
instructive, enjoyable and relaxing pastime.
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