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• While attempting to establish a low-level hover out of
ground effect (approximately 20–24 inches high or higher)
you can check to see if any trim adjustments are required to
help keep the helicopter from constantly drifting in various
directions. If you find that the helicopter constantly drifts
without any directional control input it may be best to
land the model before making any adjustments to the trim
settings using the trim levers on the transmitter (you can
find more information regarding the location and function of
the trim in the ‘Flight Controls and Trimming’ section of this
manual).z
• If the helicopter is drifting forward or backward
adjust the
elevator trim.
• If the entire helicopter is drifting to the left or right adjust
the aileron trim. It’s important to continue making trim
adjustments as needed until the helicopter can hover at an
altitude of approximately 20–24 inches (or higher) with very
little drifting or directional control input. And while it’s not
possible to eliminate all drifting completely using the trims it
is possible to get very close. Also, if this is your first FP (Fixed-
Pitch) helicopter model it may be best to enlist the help of an
experienced pilot to trim the model for you before making
your first flight.
• When the helicopter is properly trimmed, maintain a
stable hover and practice using the rudder, elevator and
aileron controls to get a feel for how the helicopter responds
to various control inputs. Remember to keep the control