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7) To adjust the helicopter for neutral (no turning), hovering flight, use the tail rotor
trim button located to the left of the tail rotor control stick. Press the trim button
until the helicopter does not move left or right when no tail rotor control stick
input is given. For example: If the helicopter is naturally spinning left when no
control input is given then press the right side of the tail rotor trim button until the
helicopter stops spinning.
8) Landing is accomplished by pulling the throttle control stick back slowly and letting
the helicopter gently land on the ground. Do not reduce the throttle speed too
quickly or the helicopter may crash. Once the helicopter has landed, pull the throttle
control stick back fully and let the rotor blades stop spinning. Once you are finished
flying turn the helicopter OFF first then turn the transmitter OFF.
TIP: Practice your first landings by only raising your helicopter about 12 to 24
inches off the ground so as not to damage the helicopter on rough landings from
higher altitudes. Once you feel confident, start taking the helicopter to greater
altitudes.
TIPS ON CONTROL STICK MOVEMENTS AND TRIM ADJUSTMENTS
• Keep your control stick movements smooth, not abrupt or “jerky”. The helicopter will
actually fly all by itself and light control stick movements are all that you need to fly your
helicopter. Just remember, smooth and gentle inputs!
• The helicopter will normally hover with only a little more than half throttle.
• Should you over-control your helicopter or lose orientation, it’s possible that you’ll find
yourself in a downward spiral or an uncontrollable large circle. Should this occur, remain
calm and simply release the tail rotor control stick! The helicopter will slow down or stop
turning by itself. Once the spinning slows down gently add some tail rotor control stick
input to stabilize the helicopter. Add some throttle and start flying again. If you see that
you’re going to crash, immediately cut the throttle to allow the helicopter to land. Doing
so will minimize the possibility of damage to the helicopter.
• During your first flight, execute light circles keeping the helicopter in front of you and
practice hovering. Remember not to fly over your head as this can be disorienting. This
is very important for having a successful first flight.
• Remember that once the helicopter has reached the desired altitude you can ease back
on the throttle a bit and enjoy.
HELICOPTER SPINS RIGHT
PRESS LEFT SIDE
OF TRIM BUTTON
HELICOPTER SPINS LEFT
PRESS RIGHT SIDE
OF TRIM BUTTON
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