Heli-Max HMXE0805 Manual - Manual (Page 15)

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FLYING FLYING
The Heli-Max Novus AH-1J SeaCobra is an extremely lightweight helicopter.
Taking that into consideration, you should only fly the helicopter indoors or in
calm winds less than 1mph.
Until you become accustomed to the Novus AH-1J SeaCobra helicopter we
highly recommend flying it in a large area of at least 35 feet [10.5m] square with
no obstacles.
The Novus AH-1J SeaCobra is extremely lightweight and does not fly well in
ground effect (air disturbance when the model is hovered below 1 foot [30cm]).
The model should be flown at a minimum altitude of 1foot [30cm] to avoid the
ground effect.
Crashing
Once you realize the model is going to collide with something or crash into the
ground, you should always bring the throttle stick all the way down to stop the
main rotor blades from rotating. If you can remember to do this, chances are
you will not damage the helicopter in the crash. The main rotor blades carry a
lot of RPM and inertia during flight. Cutting the power to the main rotor blades
will prevent most of the crash damage.
Takeoff
Slowly add power and observe the model. If you feel it needs trimming, do so
before lift off. You will find that model helicopters never allow you to return the
sticks to center. You just need to position the stick as needed to maintain a
steady hover.
You will notice the cyclic controls lag behind your inputs. This is perfectly
normal and something you get the feel for with time. It’s normal to drift around
a little in a hover until you get used to flying the model. The cyclic controls are
fairly sensitive so only small movements are necessary.
Hovering
Once the helicopter is up in the air, simply try to hold it in one spot. This can
take some practice. Wind or air currents have a big effect on the stability of the
helicopter as well. Be patient and slowly work forward, as trying to rush the
learning process can be costly.
Landing
Level the helicopter into a steady hover and slowly decrease power until the
helicopter settles onto the ground.
Basic Maneuvers
Once you get comfortable with hovering at different orientations and landing,
it’s time to move on to more advanced maneuvers.