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Trim Adjustment
Correct any yawing, rolling or pitching of the helicopter during
take offs with the trims.
As the engine speed increases and the helicopter is close to taking off,
the following tendencies may be noticed for the helicopter to yaw
(
or
), to roll (
or
straight up. If this happens, adjust the different trims on the transmitter
so the helicopter lifts straight up.
Observe the following basics before practicing the hover. It will
make things a lot easier!
Direct the helicopter into the wind.
With lateral and tail winds, operation becomes difficult.
Do not watch the tail, watch the nose of the helicopter.
Nose-in when landing
When landing, the helicopter should touch ground with
the nose first. If touching ground with the tail first,
the main rotor or tail boom may
be damaged.
WARNING: Always operate the helicopter outdoors out of people's reach as the main rotor rotates at high rpm!
WARNING: While adjusting, stand at least 10 meters apart from the helicopter!
NOTICE: Adjust and practice flying only when there is a weak wind or no wind.
) or to pitch (
or
) instead of lifting
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