Flying Your Helicopter; Getting Started - EB Excalibur Phantom Eagle XC9977 User Manual

GETTING STARTED

• Set the frequency band on the control to match the helicopter.
• Switch the helicopter's ON/OFF switch to the ON position. The power
light will turn on.
• Place the helicopter on the ground with the tail pointed toward you and
the nose facing away from you.
• Make sure your surroundings are clear of obstacles before fl ying.
• Do not fl y if the helicopter has become damaged in any way.
• NEVER fl y the helicopter around another person or animal.
OPERATING YOUR HELICOPTER
This remote control helicopter has 2 primary functional modes: Running
Mode and Flying Mode. Slide the switch LEFT to select running mode, and
RIGHT to select fl ying mode, which will cause the helicopter to lift into the air.
LEFT joystick - In Running Mode, press UP on the Left joystick to increase the
speed of the motor. In Flying Mode, slowly press UP on the Left joystick to
increase the speed of the rotor blades and cause the helicopter to ascend into
the air. Slowly release the Left joystick to cause the helicopter to descend.
RIGHT joystick - Move the Right joystick to the left or right to turn the
helicopter left or right. Move the Right joystick up or down to move the
helicopter forward or backward.
Fly Up /
Fly Down
Turn Left /
Turn Right
Forward /
Backward
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