direction and speed. If at any time the pilot wishes to halt that forward advance, the pilot must feed in opposing
cyclic input. The speed and extent of an opposite input by the pilot will determine how quickly the model opposes
its previous heading and adopts a new heading. Do not overcontrol the model by holding severe inputs for too
long, or by excessively “banging the sticks”. Your RotorScale sport scale helicopter should not be flown
aggressively. Users without previous experience confidently operating a collective pitch helicopter are encouraged
to train on lighter models before flying the RotorScale series of sport scale helicopters.
We recommend using small but quick inputs to maintain hover, using slow and gradual inputs to initiate forward
flight, and using moderate inputs coordinated with both the left and right stick to execute scale turns. To stop
forward motion, avoid pulling the Elevator stick sharply toward you, as this may cavitate the blades and reduce lift.
Instead, fly the model in a turn to reduce its forward speed. Fly a descending spiral to return the model to the
ground –never reduce the throttle below 40% when higher than ankle height. Helicopters don’t glide, and your
model is not configured to autorotate. Be aware that physical factors such as current momentum, inertia, speed,
and environmental factors such as wind and rotorwash will affect the overall behavior of the model.
At all times, expect to fly the aircraft yourself, and adopt the mindset of controlling the aircraft without ever
releasing the control sticks.
PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION AND CG
Before each flight, conduct this Pre-Flight Inspection routine:
1. Verify the main rotor blades and tail blades are free of any cracks or defects
2. Verify the main rotor blades and tail blades are properly tensioned. Main blades should be tight enough
to hold themselves parallel to the ground when the helicopter is held on its side, yet loose enough where
they can be moved downward with one finger or when the helicopter is lightly shaken while on its side.
3. Verify the landing gear is free of any cracks or breaks.
4. Verify the tail wire (“stinger”), if equipped, is properly attached.
5. Verify the model is dry and clean, and placed on a level, firm surface, safely away from obstacles.
6. Verify the interior fuselage is clean of debris, and that all wires are secured away from all moving parts
7. Verify the flight controller is level and that the encoder is fully plugged into the flight controller.
8. Verify the 6s battery is fully charged and all cells are balanced at 4.20V per cell
9. Verify the battery is properly secured with the included hook-and-loop strap.
10. Verify the battery is positioned correctly to achieve the correct CG. When gripping the model from the
main rotor mast head evenly, the main shaft should be roughly perpendicular to the ground, and the main
blades should be roughly parallel to the ground.
