Observe Transmitter Impound Rules
Check for warps.
All hinges are secure. Pull on control surfaces.
Wheel collars are tight and wheels turn freely.
Engine is mounted securely and there are no loose engine parts.
All servo screws are in place and tight.
Servo connections are secure.
Receiver and battery are wrapped in foam and secured.
CG is correct.
Minimum of eight fresh rubber bands securing wing.
No slop in control surfaces.
Proper fuel tubing is used (gas or glow).
Check clevis for keepers (pieces of fuel tubing work fine)
Check condition of propeller.
Card is up on the outer ring of the frequency board before you turn on transmitter.
Check trim on transmitter and aircraft.
Proper direction on control surfaces.
Check throttle.
Check receiver antenna for proper routing and transmitter antenna is fully extended and tight.
Steering gear is OK
Check engine for reliable idle and high end adjustment.
Range check radio with engine running and off (acceptable range is the length of the pit area with the aircraft and the transmitter at ground level).