MegaTech Whirlwind 3000 - Manual (Page 9)

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7) To adjust the helicopter for neutral (no turning), hovering flight, use the tail rotor
trim button located to the left of the tail rotor control stick. Press the trim button
until the helicopter does not move left or right when no tail rotor control stick
input is given. For example: If the helicopter is naturally spinning left when no
control input is given then press the right side of the tail rotor trim button until the
helicopter stops spinning.
8) Landing is accomplished by pulling the throttle control stick back slowly and letting
the Whirlwind 3000 gently land on the ground. Do not reduce the throttle speed
too quickly or the Whirlwind 3000 may crash. Once the helicopter has landed, pull
the throttle control stick back fully and let the rotor blades stop spinning. Once you
are finished flying turn the Whirlwind 3000 OFF first then turn the transmitter OFF.
TIP: Practice your first landings by only raising your Whirlwind 3000 about 12 to
24 inches off the ground so as not to damage the helicopter on rough landings
from higher altitudes. Once you feel confident, start taking the Whirlwind 3000 to
greater altitudes.
TIPS ON CONTROL STICK MOVEMENTS AND TRIM ADJUSTMENTS
• Keep your control stick movements smooth, not abrupt or “jerky”. The Whirlwind 3000
will actually fly all by itself and light control stick movements are all that you need to fly
your helicopter. Just remember, smooth and gentle inputs!
• The Whirlwind 3000 will normally hover with only a little more than half throttle.
• Should you over-control your Whirlwind 3000 or lose orientation, it’s possible that you’ll
find yourself in a downward spiral or an uncontrollable large circle. Should this occur,
remain calm and simply release the tail rotor control stick! The Whirlwind 3000 will slow
down or stop turning by itself. Once the spinning slows down gently add some tail rotor
control stick input to stabilize the Whirlwind 3000. Add some throttle and start flying
again. If you see that you’re going to crash, immediately cut the throttle to allow the
Whirlwind 3000 to land. Doing so will minimize the possibility of damage to the Whirl-
wind 3000.
• During your first flight, execute light circles keeping the Whirlwind 3000 in front of you
and practice hovering. Remember not to fly over your head as this can be disorienting.
This is very important for having a successful first flight.
• Remember that once the Whirlwind 3000 has reached the desired altitude you can ease
back on the throttle a bit and enjoy.
WHIRLWIND 3000 SPINS RIGHT
PRESS LEFT SIDE
OF TRIM BUTTON
WHIRLWIND 3000 SPINS LEFT
PRESS RIGHT SIDE
OF TRIM BUTTON