1. Always read the whole manual in it’s entirety and check to make sure all the parts are there.
2. Before you start assembling your RC helicopter, make sure you have all the tools that you’ll need including hex drivers, screw drivers, needle nose pliers, ball link pliers, thread lock, super glue (CA), a pitch gauge [...]
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Before You Fly
1. Always check / tighten all important screws before you fly.
2. Make sure you have the correct flight mode selected before you fly. If you use a simulator or have different ‘birds’ this is especially important.
3. If your radio has lots of switches, set it so that when you start all your [...]
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1. If you’re just starting out, you’ll want to master tail in hovering before trying anything else. Tail hovering in is where the tail is closest to you.
2. Use flybar weights to help keep the heli stable.
3. Don’t try and learn to hover on windy days – it’s difficult and frustrating.
4. Use training gear to [...]
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1. Use the $4 foam blade holders. Not only do they stop your blades from spinning all over, but they also preserve the life of the mixing levers which can otherwise stretch and cause slop.
2. When you crash, make sure you pick up all the pieces. Some of them may be salvageable which will save [...]
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1. Whenever you start your helicopter, whether it’s a nitro, gasser or electric, always hold the blade grips tightly. If your throttles not all the way down, or there’s a glitch, your heli can spin out of control and cause serious damage.
2. Always stand a minimum of 5 – 10 feet away from your helicopter [...]
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