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Copyright 1997 - 2001 © Howard Sullivan
The equipment required to get a trainer off the ground can be very inexpensive. There are a few basic items that
will suffice to get a beginner into the air and learning to fly but there are other items that can be added to make the job a lot easier.
MINIMUM EQUIPMENT
| NAME |
DESCRIPTION |
| Glow Plug Driver |
Clip on battery for supplying power to glow
plug |
| Chicken Stick |
Stick used for flipping the prop to start the
engine |
| Fuel |
Fuel mixture recommended by engine
manufacturer |
| Fuel Bulb |
Rubber bulb used to transfer fuel to model
tank |
| 4 - Way Wrench |
Combination wrench with sizes to fit glow
plug, prop nut, etc. |
| Tool Box |
Any box suitable for carrying the other
equipment |
These items should cost about $40.
This can vary depending on the brand of the items and the place from which the
items are purchased. An assortment of screwdrivers, pliers, and allen wrenches
may also be needed to perform field maintenance.
OPTIMUM EQUIPMENT
| NAME |
DESCRIPTION |
| Starter |
Battery powered motor for starting model
engine |
| Glow Plug Connector |
Clip on battery connector for supplying power
to glow plug |
| Power Panel |
Power distribution panel for distributing
power from a field battery to starter, glow plug connector, etc. |
| Field Battery |
Small 12 volt wet or gel cell battery |
| Fuel |
Fuel mixture recommended by engine
manufacturer |
| Fuel Pump |
Special pump used to transfer fuel to model
tank |
| 4 - Way Wrench |
Combination wrench with sizes to fit glow
plug, prop nut, etc. |
| Field Box |
Tool box specifically designed for carrying
model field equipment |
These items will cost in excess of
$130. The cost will vary depending on the brand of the items and the place from
which the items are purchased. Field box kits are available for a wide range of
prices but can be built from readily available materials. An assortment of screwdrivers, pliers, nut drivers, and allen
wrenches may also be needed to perform field maintenance.
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