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INSTrUCTIONS FOr SaFe FlYINg
GENERAL FLyING TIPS:
• Always place the helicopter on a level surface. An inclined surface can, under
certain circumstances, negatively effect the helicopter during take-off.
• Always operate the controls slowly and with a gentle touch.
• Always maintain visual contact with the helicopter and do not look at the
remote control!
• Move the thrust controller somewhat down again once the helicopter has lifted off
from the ground. Maintain flying altitude by adjusting the thrust controller.
• If the helicopter descends, move the thrust controller slightly upward again.
• If the helicopter climbs, move the thrust controller down slightly.
• To fly along a curve, tapping the directional controller very slightly in the respective
direction often suffices. There is a general tendency during preliminary attempts at
flight to operate the helicopter's controls too aggressively. Always operate the
controls slowly and carefully. Never fast and fitfully.
• Beginners should first master trimming before attempting to master the thrust
controller. It is not necessary for the helicopter to fly straight at first. It is far more
important to maintain a constant height of approximately one metre above the
ground by repeatedly tapping the thrust controller. Only then should the pilot practise
steering the helicopter left and right.
SuITABLE FLyING ENVIRONMENT:
The location in which the helicopter is flown should fulfil the following criteria:
• It should be an indoor location without any wind. Insofar as possible, there should be
no air conditioning systems, heaters, etc. that can cause air currents.
• The room should be at least 10 metres long, six metres wide and three metres high.
• No disruptive objects, such as fans, lamps, etc. should be present in the room.
• When initialising take-off, make absolutely sure that all persons and animals –
including the pilot – are at least 1-2 metres removed from the aircraft before flight
begins.
WARNING!
Liability insurance has been mandatory since 2005 for flying model aircraft and
helicopters outdoors. Contact your private liability insurer and make sure that your new
and earlier models are included in your insurance coverage. Request written confirmation
and keep this in a safe place. Alternatively, the DMFV offers a trial membership free of
charge online at www.dmfv.aero, which includes insurance.
If the rotor blades of the helicopter are damaged and you must replace them, proceed
as follows:
9A
Prior to installation, make sure that
you do not mix up the rotor blades. The
rotor blades are marked with "D" and
"C" (see Fig.). Type "D" rotor blades are
mounted on top and type "C" rotor
blades are mounted on the bottom.
9B
Use a Phillips screwdriver to
carefully remove the screws on the
rotor blade.
9D
Carefully fit the new rotor blade in
the mount and tighten the screw.
Attention: Do not over-tighten the
screw. The rotor blade must have a
certain amount of play.
9C
Now carefully remove the rotor blade
from the mount. Warning! The rotor
blades have small brass sleeves - do not
lose them!
Note:
Only minimal corrections of the controls are necessary for a smoothing flying
behaviour of the helicopter!
8B
Move the thrust control back for
landing or to fly lower.
8A
In order to start or gain altitude,
carefully move the thrust control
forward.
8D
Fly backward by carefully moving
the controller backward.
8C
Fly forward by carefully moving the
directional controller forward.
8F
To fly to the right, carefully move
the directional control to the right,
as long as the helicopter tail is facing
toward the pilot.
8E
To fly along a left-handed curve,
carefully move the directional
controller to the left, as long as the
helicopter tail is facing toward the
pilot.
8 FlIghT CONTrOl
9 ChaNgINg The rOTOr BlaDeS
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