Heli-Max HMXE04 v1.1 - Manual (Page 7)

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Turning the Model On
Always turn the Transmitter on first and ensure the idle up
switch is off. With the AXE Mini EP RTF sitting still, plug the
battery into the ESC. The AXE Mini EP RTF must sit still for
10 seconds so the gyro can initialize and determine center.
If the AXE Mini EP RTF is moved during this initialization,
then the gyro will not operate properly.
Always step 15 feet away from the AXE Mini EP RTF before
flipping any switches or operating the throttle. Do not hold
onto the model and run it up. Safety first.
Range Check
Ground check the operational range of your radio before the
first flight of the day. For safety reasons, unplug the main
motor so power cannot be applied to the main rotor blades.
With the transmitter antenna collapsed and the receiver and
transmitter on, you should be able to walk at least 50 feet
away from the model and still have control. Have an
assistant stand by your model and while you work the
controls, tell you what the servos are doing. If the controls
do not respond correctly, do not fly! Find and correct the
problem first. Look for loose servo connections or broken
wires, corroded wires on old servo connectors, poor solder
joints in your battery pack or a defective cell or a damaged
receiver crystal from a previous crash.
Balance the Main Blades
The AXE Mini EP RTF main rotor blades are already
balanced and ready to fly.
Identify Your Model
No matter if you fly at an AMA sanctioned R/C club site or if you
fly somewhere on your own, you should always have your
name, address, telephone number and AMA number on or
inside your model. It is required at all AMA R/C club flying sites
and AMA sanctioned flying events. Fill out the identification tag
on page 11 and place it on or inside your model.
Read and abide by the following excerpts from the Academy
of Model Aeronautics Safety Code. For the complete Safety
Code refer to
Model Aviation magazine, the AMA web site
or the Code that came with your AMA license.
General
1) I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air
shows, or model flying demonstrations until it has been
proven to be airworthy by having been previously,
successfully flight tested.
2) I will not fly my model aircraft higher than approximately
400 feet within 3 miles of an airport without notifying the
airport operator. I will give right-of-way and avoid flying in
the proximity of full-scale aircraft. Where necessary, an
observer shall be utilized to supervise flying to avoid having
models fly in the proximity of full-scale aircraft.
3) Where established, I will abide by the safety rules for the
flying site I use, and I will not willfully and deliberately fly my
models in a careless, reckless and/or dangerous manner.
5) I will not fly my model unless it is identified with my name
and address or AMA number, on or in the model. Note: This
does not apply to models while being flown indoors.
7) I will not operate models with pyrotechnics (any device
that explodes, burns, or propels a projectile of any kind).
Radio Control
1) I will have completed a successful radio equipment ground
check before the first flight of a new or repaired model.
2) I will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of
spectators until I become a qualified flier, unless assisted by
an experienced helper.
3) At all flying sites a straight or curved line(s) must be
established in front of which all flying takes place with the
other side for spectators. Only personnel involved with flying
the aircraft are allowed at or in the front of the flight line.
Intentional flying behind the flight line is prohibited.
4) I will operate my model using only radio control frequencies
currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission.
5) I will not knowingly operate my model within three
miles of any pre-existing flying site except in
accordance with the frequency sharing agreement
listed (in the complete AMA Safety Code).
9) Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person
touch a powered model in flight; nor should any part of the
model other than the landing gear, intentionally touch
the ground, except while landing.
AMA SAFETY CODE (excerpts)
PREFLIGHT