PILOTAGE Stinger 3D 250 User Manual page 26

11. As the helicopter lifts off, it may be shaky. Be prepared to adjust the model's flight path as it ascends. While flying close to
the ground the model will be affected from turbulence from the air coming off the ground. Allow the model to stabilize
before attempting to turn. Trying to turn while your helicopter is unbalanced will make it difficult to control and may lead to
a crash.
12. The further forward you move the throttle stick, the higher your helicopter will fly, and the greater the rate of accent will be.
13. Pushing your yaw stick to the left or right will cause your helicopter to rotate in place.
14. Move your model around by using the directional control stick, also known as the roll stick. Press the stick forward to move
forward, back to move backward, left to move left and right to move right. Be careful not to turn too much. Small stick
movements should be sufficient to move your model around in a stable flight pattern.
NOTE: Any wind will make your model shift, so be prepared to correct for it while flying outside. When flying outside this model
should only be used in very still weather conditions.
Landing the Model
1. Find a level and preferably soft area to land as your model may be damaged by crashes or hard landings.
2. To land, slowly ease off on the throttle control until your model starts to slowly descend. If the throttle is reduced too much, the
rotors will stop and your helicopter may crash.
Flight Practice Drills
Throttle Practice
Gently push up the throttle control stick until the skids just leave the floor, and then slowly back off the throttle until your model
lands. TIP: Do not make abrupt throttle movements. Practice this until you are comfortable and then try doing the same thing,
but take your helicopter up to 20-40 cm.
Yaw Practice
1. Slowly increase the throttle control stick until your model is about 10cm in the air and hold it there.
2. Slowly move the yaw control stick to the left and see how your helicopter rotates to the left.
3. Slowly move the yaw control stick to the right and see how your helicopter rotates to the right.
4. Then repeat the procedure.
NOTE: If at any time your model shows signs of tipping or you become disoriented, quickly lower the throttle to off. Crashing
straight down without power from this altitude is safer than crashing while the motors are still spinning the blades.
Pitch Practice
1. Slowly increase the throttle control stick until your model is about 15cm the air and hold it there.
2. Slowly move the pitch control stick forward. Your helicopter should move forward. Release the stick and the helicopter
should come to a stop.
3. Pull the stick back slowly and the helicopter should move backwards.
4. Release the pitch control stick and it should come to a stop.
Roll Practice
1. Push the roll control stick left or right and the helicopter will move left or right respectively. Remember, you only need small
movements of the sticks.
2. Release the stick and the helicopter should come to a stop.
TIP: Sudden or extreme movements may cause your model to become unstable. Should you feel this is about to happen, quickly
lower the throttle to "off".
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