GENERAL FLYING TIPS:
• Always place the helicopter on a level surface. An inclined surface can, under
certain circumstances, negatively effect the helicopter during takeoff.
• Always operate the controls slowly and with a gentle touch.
• Always maintain visual contact with the helicopter and do not look at the
remote control!
• Move the thrust controller somewhat down again once the helicopter has lifted
off from the ground. Maintain flying altitude by adjusting the thrust controller.
• If the helicopter descends, move the thrust controller slightly upward again.
• If the helicopter climbs, move the thrust controller down slightly.
• To fly along a curve, tapping the Controller for forwards and backwards flight
as well as rotation very slightly in the respective direction often suffices.
There is a general tendency during preliminary attempts at flight to operate the
helicopter's controls too aggressively. Always operate the controls slowly and
carefully. Never fast and fitfully.
• Beginners should first master trimming before attempting to master the thrust
controller. It is not necessary for the helicopter to fly straight at first. It is far
more important to maintain a constant height of approximately one metre
above the ground by repeatedly tapping the thrust controller. Only then should
the pilot practise steering the helicopter left and right.sollte man üben, den
Helikopter auch nach links bzw. nach rechts zu steuern.
SUITABLE FLYING ENVIRONMENT:
The location in which the helicopter is flown should fulfil the following criteria:
• It should be an indoor location without any wind. Insofar as possible, there
should be no air conditioning systems, heaters, etc. that can cause air currents.
• The room should be at least 10 metres long, six metres wide and three metres
high.
• No disruptive objects, such as fans, lamps, etc. should be present in the room.
• When initialising takeoff, make absolutely sure that all persons and animals
– including the pilot – are at least 12 metres removed from the aircraft before
flight begins.
WARNING!
Flying model aircraft and helicopters outdoors has required mandatory liability
insurance since 2005. Contact your private liability insurer and make sure that your
new and earlier models are included in your insurance coverage. Request written
confirmation and keep this in a safe place. Alternatively, the DMFV offers a trial
membership free of charge online at www.dmfv.aero, which includes insurance.
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