What Is a Flight Box?
A flight box is essentially a toolbox which has been customized for use by people who fly radio controlled (RC) aircraft. Flight boxes are an important thing to have for RC fliers, and they are readily available from companies which carry RC aircraft and equipment, and from hobbyist groups which focus on RC flying. People can also build their own or modify a regular toolbox to meet their needs. When people take their radio controlled aircraft out for a spin, they need a lot more than just the plane. They usually need fuel, batteries, controllers, and equipment to make adjustments and repairs. Since most RC fliers try to be cooperative and friendly, they may also want to carry things which could be helpful for other fliers, such as spare parts. First aid kits, accessories for their aircraft, and other things are also needed on a field trip. Flight boxes help people organize their equipment and supplies. There are a number of advantages to using a flight box rather than packing a case or
A flight box, is used to carry all of a modellers accessories and equipment, as needed at the flying field. They come in all shapes and sizes, either commercially made and sold, or built by the modeller himself/herself to his own requirements. Below is a suggested list of contents for your flight box: • 12 Volt motor cycle battery or similar, • Glow-plug battery or power panel • Glow-plug lead and adapter • Electric Starter • Spare Glow plugs • Container of ready-mixed fuel • Spare Propellers • Container of assorted screws,nuts, washers and fittings etc • Glow-plug spanner • Pack of 5-minute epoxy • Packet of pins • Cleaning cloth & cleaning spray for your model SAFETY IN THE FIELD Model aircraft are dangerous if care and safety is not considered. All flyers are expected to operate with the best interests of safety to people and property. When visiting a field please do not touch unless invited to do so by the owner of a model. As a spectator, if an engine is being started, do not stan
