The #1 mistake most people make while covering is lack of heat. High quality films such as MonoKote can take a lot more heat than most people think.
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Keep it tight!!! I see too many birds for sale on the hobby shop ceiling that look like someone threw bubble wrap on them. Bubbles, puckers, and wrinkles destroy the beauty of a good craft!
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Use a "pre-glue" such as BalsaRite. This adds to the effectiveness of the "stick" of MonoKote.
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If gases from the heating process are of a concern, drill a 1/16" hole in the braces and a former to vent the gases.
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Once again, save your scraps! These too can make a dandy patching material.
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Get a good, organized field box! This increases the amount of things you can haul. Extra tools, plugs, etc. can come in handy.
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Get 2 good sets of Allen wrenches. (one metric and one English) These will come in handy for adjusting head screws, low end needle on some engines, and various other things.
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Don't waste money on quarts of fuel. Buy a gallon and put it in different containers if you must.
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Always use an electric starter or a "chicken stick". Never use your finger to flip a prop. I can personally tell you that "finger-in-prop syndrome" is NOT much fun.
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Learn from an experienced pilot at a SFA or AMA chartered (insured) field. If your field is not chartered, get your own policy!!
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Try as much as you think you can safely handle. Basic aerobatics makes learning fun.
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