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CENTURY SWIFT 100% RTF
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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 100% RTF 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 objects
above. As you start to fly your Swift RTF, 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.
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 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 transmitter. 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 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 low -
est 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 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.
Flying the Swift 100% RTF