REVELL Control CAGER, User Manual

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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 move 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 control down again
somewhat as soon as the helicopter
lifts off from the ground. Maintain
flying altitude by adjusting the
thrust controller.
• If the helicopter lowers, move the thrust
control slightly upward again.
• If the helicopter climbs, move the thrust
control down slightly.
• In order to fly along a curve, it often
suffices to tap the directional control
very slightly in the respective direction.
On initial flight attempts, there is a
general tendency toward excessive
movements of the helicopter controls.
Always operate the controls slowly and
carefully. Never fast and fitfully.
• Beginners should only attempt to
master the thrust control after the trim
adjustment. 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.
THE SUITABLE FLYING ENVIRONMENT:
The location in which the helicopter is flown should fulfil the following criteria:
• It should be an indoor location with still air. 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.
• There should be no disruptive objects in the room (fans, lamps, etc.).
• When starting, make absolutely sure that all persons and animals - including the
pilot - are at least 1-2 metres away from the aircraft before the flight begins.
• Always watch the aircraft, so that it does not fly into the pilot, other people or
animals and injure them.
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.
• Pilot 2 switches his/her remote control on and selects channel B.
• Pilot 2 switches on his/her helicopter. Briefly apply the thrust (2E) and the helicopter
is set to Channel B.
• Pilot 2 sets his/her remote control aside without switching off the remote control
or helicopter.
• Pilot 3 switches his/her remote control on and selects channel C.
• Pilot 3 switches on his/her helicopter. Briefly apply the thrust (2E) and the helicopter
is set to Channel C.
Now they can fly together!
8 ChaNgINg The rOTOr BlaDeS
If the rotor blades of the helicopter are damaged and you must replace them, proceed
as follows:
8A Prior to installation, make sure that you do not mix up the rotor blades. The rotor
blades are marked with "A" and "B" (see Fig.). Type "B" rotor blades are mounted on
top and Type "A" rotor blades are mounted on the bottom.
8B Use a Phillips screwdriver to carefully remove the screws on the rotor blade.
8C Now carefully remove the rotor blade from the mount.
8D
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.
TrOUBleShOOTINg
Problem: The rotor blades do not move.
Cause:
• The ON/OFF switch is in the "OFF" position.
• The battery is too weak or depleted.
• The helicopter is not ready.
Remedy: • Set the ON/OFF switch to the "ON" position.
• Charge the battery.
• Move the thrust control to full and back to zero, wait 5 sec.
Problem: The helicopter stops and descends during flight for no
apparent reason.
Cause: • The battery is too weak.
• The infrared connection is disrupted (e.g. lighting too bright).
Remedy: • Charge the battery.
• Secure the infrared connection, change location, if necessary.
Problem: The helicopter cannot be controlled.
Cause:
• A different infrared source disrupts the signal transmission.
• The signal transmission is diminished by a strong light source.
Remedy: • Avoid or switch off potentially disrupt infrared sources.
• Use the helicopter in a different location.
Problem: The helicopter only rotates around its axis clockwise or
anti-clockwise.
Cause: • Excessive trim adjustment to the left or right, possibly due to the
incorrect position of the left/right trim adjustment control.
Remedy: • Reset of the trim adjustment by turning the left/right trim adjustment
control to the neutral position (see section 6, Steering trim adjustment).
Additional tips and tricks can be found online at www.revell-control.de.
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SerVICe NOTeS
Go to www.revell-control.de for ordering information
and tips on replacing spare parts, plus other useful
information on all Revell Control models.
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