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Operating Instructions

SOLO PRO 290 RTF

2.4 GHz

No. NE2516

Summary of Contents for SOLO PRO 290

Page 1: ...ating Instructions SOLO PRO 290 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2516 Operating Instructions Operating Instructions Operating Instructions Operating Instructions Operating Instructions SOLO PRO 290 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2...

Page 2: ...2 Operating Instructions SOLO PRO 290 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2516...

Page 3: ...his controls the model s climb and descent Yaw The model s movement around the vertical axis the helicopter rotates to right or left Elevator The model s movement around the lateral axis forward or re...

Page 4: ...parts Please bear in mind that motors and speed controllers may become hot when operating It is essential to avoid touching such parts Do not stand close to the hazard area around rotating parts when...

Page 5: ...by standard personal third party insurance policies In order to fly model aircraft you will need to extend the cover of your existing policy or take out specific insurance Check your insurance policy...

Page 6: ...prox 340 g RC functions Pitch axis roll tail rotor collective pitch throttle Recommended accessories 8 x 8005 NiMH AA cell 1 2 V 2500 mAh 1 x F1415 Transmitter charge lead 1 x 8564 POWER PEAK Uni 7 EQ...

Page 7: ...in in order to activate the new mode Gyro gain switch Trainer Switches Servo travel reduction Throttle trim Stick Collective pitch motor speed and roll On Off switch Roll trim Push button Level select...

Page 8: ...m Adjustment Neckstrap lug Operating display Gyro gain switch Trainer Switches After changing mode you must switch the transmitter off and then on again in order to activate the new mode Transmitter d...

Page 9: ...nel display Gyro gain display Normal flight 3D flying Throttle Operating Instructions SOLO PRO 290 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2516 Stick fully back Throttle 0 collective pitch 6 Throttle Stick centre position T...

Page 10: ...he charge process is complete you will hear a further brief beep and the green monitor LED on the charger glows constantly Disconnect the battery from the charger then disconnect the mains PSU from th...

Page 11: ...ies must only be charged with a suitable charger never connect the battery directly to a mains power supply Never charge or discharge a battery in bright sunlight or close to a heater or open fire Do...

Page 12: ...ter reverts to the normal information display Binding the receiver Fig 2 Fig 3 Fig 1 Fig 4 Pre flight safety check Before flying the model check that the receiver battery is fully charged and that the...

Page 13: ...pport frame on the helicopter as far as it will go Figs 2 and 3 Do not touch the throttle control Leave the model motionless for at least three seconds otherwise the initialisation process will not ta...

Page 14: ...ate ball link You can adjust the pushrod length by turning the ball link clockwise or anti clockwise Re connect the ball link Repeat this step until the swashplate is correctly positioned on the model...

Page 15: ...cool down before recharging it Replacing the rotor blades If a rotor blade is damaged replace it immediately When fitting the new rotor blade tighten the retai ning screw just to the point where the...

Page 16: ...hould now be at an angle of 90 to the servo Fig 1 At the neutral position the tail rotor linkage should be at the centre of the tail rotor shaft Fig 2 Adjust the tail rotor pushrod if necessary see th...

Page 17: ...setting Main rotor speed too high Adjust main rotor pushrods main rotor speed should be around 2 200 rpm Lower hover throttle curve Tail turns to one side Check tail rotor linkage neutral position Ta...

Page 18: ...lifts off adjust the roll trim until it remains in a stable hover 18 Trim settings Mode 2 Throttle trim If the rotor starts to move without the throttle stick being touched or does not respond to stic...

Page 19: ...ng the model in Mode 2 Operating Instructions SOLO PRO 290 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2516 Lift off Yaw left Pitch forward Roll right Lift off Yaw left Pitch forward Roll right Landing Yaw right Pitch back Roll...

Page 20: ...ul life Take your unwanted equipment to your local council collection point or recycling centre This requirement applies to mem ber countries of the European Union as well as other non European countr...

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