Flying the model
1. Set the channel select switch on the transmitter to channel A, B or C as required.
2. Switch the transmitter on, press the throttle stick all the way down: the LED lights up solid
orange.
3. First the throttle stick must be pushed to the maximium position, then to
the lowest position. Switch the helicopter on (ON): after approx. 5 seconds
the helicopter is ready to
fl
y - the orange LED next to the charging socket
lits
constantly.
4. Keep the blue dome of the transmitter pointing at the helicopter at all
times.
5. Place the model on a
fl
at
fl
oor, and check once more that there are no
people, animals or other obstacles close by.
6. Slowly move the throttle stick forward: the helicopter lifts off and climbs.
7. If necessary, turn the trim knob to trim the helicopter, then use the sticks to control the mo-
del.
Operating Instructions Pico Star 1 Gyro
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Main blade
Balance bar
Main blade
Landing gear
Tail blade
Frequency-
selector
A-B-C
Throttle stick
Joystick
Trimmer
Power-LED
(orange)
Charging
indicator
(red)
ON/OFF-
Switch
Charging
wire
Charging
socket
Power-
Switch
Charging wire
compartment
Controlling climb, descent and hovering
The
fi
rst step in getting maximum fun out of the Pico Star 1 Gyro Helicopter is to establish a
stable, smooth hover. After a little practice the multi-channel control system can be used to
fl
y
the model in a similar manner to a “proper” model helicopter:
When the machine reaches the desired altitude, hold the left-hand stick (climb / descent) as still
as possible in the position where the helicopter neither climbs nor descends. If the model starts
turning in either direction, use the right-hand stick to counteract the movement; in this way you
will soon achieve a steady hover. Once you have learned the skill of keeping the Pico Star 1
