2. Wheel collars tightened (preferably with flat spot ground on axle)

3. Engine:
    A. Mounted securely (to mount and to firewall)
    B. Check all bolts for tightness (head, carb, backplate)

4. Propeller:
    A. Tightened
    B. Balanced
    C. Tips painted (recommended for safety)

5. Batteries charged for 14 to 24 hours
    A. TX
    B. RX
    C. Starter
    D. Glow-driver

6. Wing attachment:
    A. Sufficient number of rubber bands
    B. Nylon bolts at correct torsion (tight, not over-stressed)

7. Check all flight structures:
    A. Wing joint (kind of glue used? reinforced properly?)
    B. Stab joint
    C. Fin joint
    D. No warp in wing or stabilizer
    E. Hinges glued in
    F. Control horns securely fastened
    G. Controls at proper neutral position:
        1) Ailerons
        2) Elevator
        3) Rudder

8. Center of Gravity within bounds

9. Fresh or properly stored fuel

10. Foam rubber around:
    A. Tank
    B. Receiver
    C. Batteries

11. Batteries held firmly in place

12. Antenna strung correctly

13. Pushrods:
    A. All clevises snapped shut, preferably with safety tubing
    B. Sufficient threading inserted at ends of nyrods

14. CHECK FOR CONFLICTING RADIO FREQUENCIES BEFORE TURNING ON TRANSMITTER.
    A. Preliminary range check
    B. Trim switches set to neutral
    C. Correct direction for controls:
       1) Aileron
       2) Elevator
       3) Rudder
       4) Nose Wheel
    D. Correct range of throw on flight surfaces
    E. Range check with engine running

15. Servos:
    A. No binding in servo linkages or control horns
    B. Examine servos for set screws
    C. No slop in pushrods (supported properly)
    D. Capable of turning off engine
    E. No interference between servo arms and servo leads
    F. No metal-to-metal connections
    G. Servo tray securely fastened or glued
    H. No interference from bolts, servos, pushrods, or wires when wing is installed

16. DON'T DO ANYTHING DUMB!