Hobbies & Helis Gas-Her, Instruction Manual

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PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS
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The rotor flybar and shaft must be straight.
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The flybar and control paddles must tilt in the proper direction and operates smoothly
throughout the whole range.
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Check the swashplate to make sure it move smoothly and clean.
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When control input are given to tilt the swashplate, make sure no control arms or
pushrods are binding.
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Check the two control paddles for level, parallel, and proper direction.
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Make sure the batteries are fully charged and the fuel tank is full.
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Make sure the radio and receiver are on and all controls operate properly before
flight.
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There should be no interference of radio signal in your flying zone. Range check the
radio.
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Always grab onto the helicopter main rotor head when turning on the helicopter.
These pictures illustrate how everything should be neatly wired up and strapped down
before your helicopters first flights.
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