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Hovering Practice
Now that you’ve learned some of the basics, draw a circle on the ground and practice moving or
hovering within the circle. Next, repeat this exercise while standing beside the helicopter and then
in front of it.
TIP: If at any time your model shows signs of tipping or you become disoriented, quickly lower the
throttle to off.
Practice Patterns
Once you’ve got hovering down, try flying in patterns. Begin with a square. Then move to a circle and then to a figure 8 pattern.
Practice Landing
Mark a spot on the floor and practice landing on it. Once you’re able to accurately land on that spot consistently you have
completed your training!
TIP: Practice makes perfect. We recommend you practice these things over and over until you are an expert flyer.
3D Flight
This model is capable of executing aerobatic maneuvers when the Flight Mode Toggle is in the 3D Mode (the position towards
oneself). Switch to 3D flight mode when the model is airborne and at an altitude not less than 2m. In this mode when the
throttle is in the maximum position the pitch goes from +9° to +11° and the helicopter will climb more aggressively When
moving the throttle stick to the central position the throttle will proportionally decrease to 40-80% power depending on your
throttle curve settings in this regime and the pitch will be reduced to 0°. For this reason in order to hover in 3D flight mode you
will hover when the throttle stick is a bit higher than the central position. If you drop the throttle stick down to the minimum
position, the throttle will not drop, but will rather increase back up towards 100%, but the pitch will change to -9° to -11°. This will
allow your helicopter to fly upside down.
ATTENTION: Remember that while in 3D flight mode it is impossible to turn off the motor. In order to cut the motor, you need to
switch back to NOR flight mode.
One should only start to learn aerobatic figures one you have mastered the basics of taking off, landing and how to direct your
model along the horizontal plane. We highly recommend that prior to attempting 3D maneuvers that you practice it on a RC
Simulator on the computer. First attempts in executing 3D maneuvers with your model should be done in the presence of a
qualified instructor. When flying 3D maintain a distance from the model of at least 3m.
The Dead Loop
1. Ensure that the throttle stick is in the minimum (lowest) position.
2. Turn on the Tx. Remove the Canopy and connect the battery to the model. Wait for the initialization process to be
completed. Re install the canopy.
3. Place the model on the ground with the tail boom facing you.
4. Step away from the model at least 3m.
5. Double check that the no bystanders, animals or personal property are in the immediate vicinity that the model may hit or
damage.
6. Check that the Flight Mode toggle is in the NOR position. Using the GEAR toggle remove the motor cut safety.
7. Takeoff and fly along the horizon ensuring that the model responds properly to your control commands and that it is in
good working condition.
8. Hover with the tail facing you at a safe distance.
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