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Test flights - Manual

 


WARNING

DO NOT switch to AUTO mode.

   

1.  Perform a range test.  Some radios has a range test feature. 

 

If not do it manually.  Shorten the antenna and walk away.  Have an assistant to observe if the system goes into AUTO mode.  If it goes into AUTO mode then inspect the installation for any interference.

 

2. Trim the helicopter.  (The Trex600 was mechanically trimmed.  Zero sub-trims)

 

3. Set hover at mid-stick. 

 

4.  As an extra precaution spool up without the main blades.

   

Flight in manual mode.

 

Fly helicopter normally.

   

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