Heli-Max HMXE0810 - Manual (Page 19)

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FLYING FLYING
TAKEOFF
During your fi rst fl ights it is important to have light winds and a helper to keep an
eye on things around you. Also, if you are fl ying from grass, make sure it’s cut
low as this will allow the helicopter to slide around without catching. Also make
sure there are no obstacles in your fl ying area to distract you.
Slowly add power and observe the model. If you feel it needs trimming, do so
before lift off. You will fi nd that model helicopters never allow you to return the
sticks to center. Simply hold the sticks as needed to keep a steady hover. Please
don’t fi ght the trim too much as it is a normal thing to experience, Winds have a
large effect on model helicopters. Please wait for calmer days and slowly work
into windy days.
You will notice the cyclic controls lag slightly behind your inputs. This is perfectly
normal and something you become accustomed to. It is normal to drift around
some in a hover, until you get used to fl ying the model. The cyclic controls on the
AXE CP 2.4GHz RTF are fairly sensitive so only small movements are necessary.
HOVERING
Once the helicopter is in the air simply try to keep the helicopter in one spot. This
will take some practice and wind has a big effect on the stability of the helicopter.
Be patient and slowly progress. 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.
Always unplug the battery when
you are fi nished with your fl ight.
BASIC MANEUVERS
Once you are comfortable with hovering at different orientations and landing, it’s
time to move on to more advanced maneuvers.
Slow Pirouettes: Add a small amount of tail rotor (left or right) and try rotating
the helicopter slightly sideways and see if you can hold it there. If you become
uncomfortable bring the tail back towards you. Once you are comfortable, try
moving the helicopter to the side and turning back. Then fl y back to the other
side in straight lines.