Apologies if this post is in the wrong place. I forget how to post to the general Forum.
I have not flown for a while and was hoping that you experienced flyers could post a general checklist prior to my next flight.
This is MY personal view on it which can or may differ from others
For example, things to do such as calibrate compass and the like.
Thank you in advance to anyone who responds.
BEFORE leaving hobby room or where the gear is stored.
1. Give the whole lot a good Eyeball all over.
2. Remove props if not already - check for nicks, scratches, dings that may indicate stress or liability - replace if any shows signs.
3. Soft cloth - wipe off all and closely inspect for arm cracks etc.
4. Make sure motor shaft prop threads clean
5. CHARGE EVERYTHING up fully - RC, AC and tablet ... (I switch on Flight batterys BEFORE connecting charger - this allows the cut-off on the battery board that shuts off charge to reach 100% regardless of battery level).
At flight line ...
1. Attach props making sure you give that last bit of twist to be sure BUT DON"T GRAUNCH them on !!
2. Do not calibrate compass ... if you get an error warning ... Power ALL down ... move a few metres and power up again. Probable local anomaly. It is not normally required to recalibrate unless repairs / physical modification to the AC.
3. Take off into stable hover and observe ... hang on for a minute or so to make sure all is good.
First flight - take care and gain confidence that all is well before another battery and venturing off ...
4. Land with about 30% or more so storage level is good.
Overall :
As long as the gear has been stored reasonably and batterys in storage level range ... there should be no reason for errors or faults.
If you were happy with flights before - then there's no reason you should worry about updating anything.
Go Enjoy !!