Service Information - REVELL Aquila RTF Manual

4. GENERAL FLYING TIPS:
• Always place the helicopter on a fl at surface. An uneven surface may affect the helicopter's take-off.
• Always move the controls slowly and gently.
• ALWAYS look at the helicopter and not at the controller!
• As soon as the helicopter leaves the ground, lower the throttle stick slightly. Adjust the throttle as
necessary to maintain altitude.
• Gently push the throttle stick up if the helicopter loses height.
• Gently push the throttle stick down if the helicopter gains height.
• To turn the helicopter, the direction stick usually only needs to be moved very slightly in the
corresponding direction. Most fi rst-time users initially tend to over-steer. Always handle the direction
stick slowly and gently, and avoid fast and jerky movements.
• After adjusting the trimming setting, beginners should practise using the throttle stick correctly. There
is no need to keep the helicopter fl ying straight at the start – it is more important that you learn how
to maintain a constant altitude of about 1 metre above the ground by slightly moving the throttle stick.
Once you are able to do this, move on to practising left and right turns.
• Immediately after a "crash landing", move the controller's throttle stick fully to the down position to avoid damaging the electronics and rotor blades.
• Two helicopters with the same frequency cannot be used at the same time.
Problem:
The rotor blades are not turning.
Problem:
Radio control is not working.
Problem:
Helicopter does not respond
to the controller.
Problem:
The helicopter is not taking off.
Problem:
The helicopter suddenly stops
fl ying and drops.
Problem:
The helicopter lands too fast.
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Safety Tips
Operating Tips
Troubleshooting Safety Tips
Causes:
• The ON/OFF switch is "OFF".
• The battery is too weak or dead.
Causes:
• The ON/OFF switch is "OFF".
• The batteries were not inserted correctly.
• The batteries are too weak.
Causes:
• The controller's ON/OFF switch is "OFF".
• The helicopter's ON/OFF switch is "OFF".
• The controller's antenna is incorrectly inserted
and/or not fully extended.
Causes:
• The rotor blades are turning too slowly.
• There is not enough battery power.
Causes:
• The battery is too weak.
Causes:
• Loss of throttle control.
• Throttle is pulled down too fast.

Service Information

5. SUITABLE FLIGHT LOCATIONS:
Choose a location that meets the following criteria:
1. The helicopter can be fl own outdoors, but only in perfectly calm conditions. When fl ying in enclosed
areas, make sure that there is no air movement. Where possible, avoid circulating air from heating,
air conditioning, etc.
2. The room should be at least 10 metres long, 6 metres wide and 3 metres high.
3. Never fl y the helicopter in a room containing obstacles.
4. Before take-off, ensure that all animals and people, including the pilot, are at least 1-2 metres
away from the helicopter.
5. Always watch the helicopter to prevent it from fl ying into and injuring the pilot, other people
or animals.
IMPORTANT!
Since 2005, model airplanes and helicopters that can fl y higher than 30 metres must be insured.
Contact your private liability insurer to fi nd out if your new and old models are covered. Ask your
insurer for written confi rmation and keep this in a safe place.
Solutions:
• Turn the ON/OFF switch to "ON".
• Recharge the battery (see "Charging the Helicopter Battery" section).
Solutions:
• Set ON/OFF switch to "ON".
• Check that the batteries are correctly inserted.
• Insert new batteries.
Solutions:
• Turn the controller's ON/OFF switch to "ON".
• Turn the helicopter's ON/OFF switch to "ON".
• Check antenna and extend to full height.
Solutions:
• Push the throttle stick up.
• Recharge the battery (see "Charging the
Helicopter Battery" section).
Solutions:
• Recharge the battery
(see "Charging the Helicopter Battery" section).
Solutions:
• Slowly move the throttle stick to the down position.
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