CENTURY SWIFT NX
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FIRST FLIGHT
Having followed the proper ESC and gyro arming and initialization procedures, confirmed proper control of the servos and motor,
and found a suitable flying area, your Swift NX is ready for flight.
Slowly raise the throttle/collective pitch (left-hand) stick, increasing the speed of the main rotor blades until the model begins to lift
off. Do not raise the throttle stick too quickly as the model could climb too fast causing you to lose control or make contact with ob-
jects above. As you start to fly your Swift NX, you will find that it takes small movements to control the helicopter. Do not give rapid
input as this will cause the helicopter to act erratically and possible cause you to lose control or crash the model.
Lift the model off the ground just a few inches and concentrate on balancing the throttle stick position so that the model holds a
steady hover altitude. In some cases it may be best to make a few short “hops” to an altitude of just a few inches until you become
familiar with the control inputs and trim settings required to maintain a steady hover and altitude.
If you are a beginner, we highly recommend the purchase of training gear. Training gear add a larger platform when training during
takeoff and landing. This prevents the helicopter from tipping over possible damaging the main blades which also prevents damage
to other critical parts.
Always fly your Swift NX in an open area and at least 25 ft away from yourself or any person or animal. During a hover, you should be
able to establish if the helicopter is drifting forward or backwards or left or right. This is when you want to trim your radio controls.
If the nose of the helicopter is turning to the left, click the rudder trim on the transmitter to the right. If the nose of the helicopter is
turning to the right, click the rudder trim on the transmitter to the left. Make small adjustments of the rudder trim on the transmit-
ter. Once you have this set, your Swift should no longer be drifting/turning left or right.
After you have trimmed the rudder, you can now trim the ailerons. If the helicopter is tilting to the left, click the trim adjustment for
the aileron (right hand stick, trim adjustments going left to right) to the right. If the helicopter is tilting to right, click the aileron trim
to the left. During this process you can also adjust the elevator trim. If the helicopter is tilting forward, click the elevator trim (right
hand stick, trim adjustments going up and down) down. If the helicopter is tilting backwards, click the elevator trim up.
Practice hovering by keeping the helicopter in one place with the tail pointed towards you. Make short hops about 1 to 2 feet in
height but do not suddenly bring the throttle stick all the way down as this will cut all power and cause your model to drop out. This
will cause you to break the landing skids or possibly other critical parts. After you get a feel for the controls, try to maintain a hover in
one spot at approximately 3 to 4 feet in height. Once you are confident enough to bring the Swift up to this height, you have passed
the barrier of “ground effects.” Essentially this means that you the turbulence from the main blades of the Swift NX are no longer
affecting the control of the helicopter in flight. This is where your Swift will feel more in control.
If at any time you have crashed or hit the blades on the ground, make sure to lower your throttle stick (left stick) all the way to it’s
lowest point. This is to prevent the ESC from drawing current if the blades have suddenly come to a complete stop. Failure to do so
can cause the ESC to draw excessive current causing the ESC to burn or expel smoke. If this has happened, the ESC will no longer
function and must be replaced. Crash damage is not covered under warranty.
Another major point that you should keep in mind is the current draw from the battery. If at any time your Swift NX seems to require
more throttle to hold it in a hover, IMMEDIATELY land the helicopter to prevent sudden power loss and stop using your battery. After
you have done so, wait about 10-15 minutes before charging the battery.
This manual is provided as a guide. If at all possible, seek flight training from an experienced R/C helicopter pilot. If you require ad-
ditional training and you do not have access to an experienced R/C helicopter pilot, it is best to purchase a computer flight simulator.
Be safe and have fun.
