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Initial 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 direction of flight:
away from the pilot, to the pilot's right, and then towards the pilot
again.
Tip: when the helicopter is flying with the nose pointing to-
wards you, the controls are reversed (apart from the throttle
control).
These points must be checked before flying:
- Before flying the model check that the receiver battery is fully
charged, and that the transmitter batteries still have adequate
capacity.
- Ensure that the throttle stick is at the lowest position (fully back)
before switching the model on, and that all other sticks and swit-
ches are in the normal position.
- Check that all servos are working perfectly.
- Check that each component has been installed correctly.
- Check that the whole model is in perfect technical condition.
- When it is time to switch the receiver and transmitter on or off,
please observe the following procedure:
- Always switch the transmitter on first, and only then the
receiver.
- After the flight always switch the receiver off first, and only
then the transmitter.
If you fail to keep to this sequence, the
model could fly off out of control.
- Check that all linkages are correctly fitted and devoid of lost
motion; replace them if necessary. Sloppy linkages may cause
instability in flight.
- Before flying the model, check that the connection between flight
battery and model is secure. Vibration during a flight may cause
the connectors to work loose; the model would then be out of
control.
Pilot
Pilot
Pilot
Operating Instructions - BO 105 SR FTR RTF 2.4 GHz