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Important Notes
Take-off:
use the 3D switch for aerobatics only.
To take off, slow-
ly and steadily increase rotor speed until the model is hovering
approximately at eye-level. At the same time adjust the trims until
the helicopter is flying stably and hovering over one point. At low
height (approx. 10 – 15 cm above the ground) the model cannot
be trimmed accurately due to the turbulence generated by the
rotor.
Landing
: slowly and steadily reduce the throttle setting until the
model descends and touches down. Never reduce the throttle
setting abruptly.
After the landing disconnect the flight battery from the receiver,
and only then switch the transmitter off.
Caution
: Stopping (obstructing) the rotor blades when they are
turning can cause serious damage to the mechanical system,
and may even result in a fire. If the propeller is forcibly stopped,
immediately move the throttle stick back to Idle!
Note regarding the flight battery:
as soon as you notice a red-
uction in motor power, land immediately and disconnect the bat-
tery. Never continue flying until the battery is flat, as this causes
a deep-discharge condition which results in permanent damage.
Allow the battery to 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 blade still swivels smoothly.
Operating Instructions, SOLO PRO 319 RTF 2.4 GHz No. NE2517
Ideally the first flight should take place in a large indoor space devoid
of obstructions. If you have to fly the model in the open air, wait for a
day with
totally flat calm conditions
. We recommend that you ask an
experienced helicopter pilot to help you during the first few flights.
Once the model is properly trimmed, you can practise hovering, and
carry out manoeuvres such as circles, squares, rectangles and figures-
of-eight. Initially it is always best to stand about two metres away from
the model, behind or at right-angles to it; this avoids giving incorrect
control commands. You can fly a square pattern by alternating the di-
rection of flight: away from the pilot, to the pilot's right, and then towards
the pilot again.
Important: Check the state of charge of the transmitter batteries
before each flight, and recharge them when necessary.
It is es-
sential to charge the flight battery before flying the model.
Tip: when the helicopter is flying with the nose pointing towards
you, the controls are reversed (apart from the throttle control).
Pilot
Pilot
Pilot
The first few flights
