Don't store CA next to your eyedrops

[scarface26]

A while back, I was browsing through some other forums looking for an answer to an oddball question. (I have a lot of oddball questions), and I stumbled upon an old thread of tips that readers had submitted as their one best bit of wisdom to pass on to beginners who are just starting to build or repair planes or helis. Unfortunately, I can't find that thread again, but I was thinking that it would be a good idea to start such a list here on our forum. I'll begin with a few that I remember, and everyone can feel free to add their own tips if they wish:
- Don't store CA next to your eyedrops
- Don't use an Exacto knife when you are wearing sandals
- If you have fallen asleep at your workbench 3 times; go to bed
- When working with CA, keep some debonder close at hand
- If you start to feel angry when trying to repair something, walk away
and try again the next day

[Solitaire]

Don't store your CA next to the kicker.

I had a bottle of thick CA I'd been using for months. The top fit nice and tight so there was no danger of hardening. I was working on a project just before taking some holidays and left the CA and the kicker on the table close to one another. By the time I got back the CA was like a rock. Both caps were on tight and I'm amazed how the kicker fumes got into the CA. Both go into separate plastic bags now and stored well away from each other.

Well, that was kind of wordy just to make a point.

[19000rpm]

That's a great start guys.

The most dangerous things in our hobby, IMO, are rotor blades and props if you eliminate the knives and other cutting tools. After that; improperly used, stored or charged lipos.

So, a couple of power/blade/prop related tips:

- Try not work on your heli or plane powered up with the motor connected and the blades or pops on if you can avoid it. 100's of accidents happen when the throttle gets bumped accidentally and sharp objects start spinning. Either disconnect the motor or remove the prop or blades.

-When handling your aircraft just prior to flying; make sure your left thumb is holding your throttle down on the Tx. I do this even with Tx's that have a throttle hold switch. Yes, I've forgotten to use the throttle hold switch and bumped the throttle and... ;D

[Doozer]

When building, don't rush. If you have to fly right now buy something RTF or BNF and fly it. Thread lock every screw that goes into metal. Back out and check each screw. CA or use plastic thread lock for screws going into plastic. Tighten your blades evenly.

For nitro owners... dial indicate. Actually, it's not a bad idea to dial indicate the shaft on electric motors.

[fireguzzi]

Stolen from Mckrackin I think - Lay a towel down on your work area so those tiny damn screws dont roll off the table and go live with the dust bunnies under your chair.

[McKrackin]

Apr 30, 2011 15:41:57 GMT -6 19000rpm said:

- Try not work on your heli or plane powered up with the motor connected and the blades or pops on if you can avoid it. 100's of accidents happen when the throttle gets bumped accidentally and sharp objects start spinning. Either disconnect the motor or remove the prop or blades.

I put in the main gear and installed the head and blades on my Trex 700 nitro while the engine was running yesterday.
It takes forever to idle out a tank breaking in a new ring.
Just hated to waste all that time.

Am I bad?