Specifications

while in flight.
You will need to adjust the revo mix so the heli does not yaw at all throttle positions.
The best way to do this is to buy a "lazy susan" type turntable that will allow the helicopter to
rotate freely while the helicopter is weighed down so it won't take off inadvertently.
(Rubbermaid appears to make one which is probably suitable)
Perform preflight checks, then slowly apply throttle. The helicopter will start to yaw as you ap-
ply throttle. You will need to adjust the revo mix so the heli has no tendency to yaw as you
slowly apply throttle. It is normal for the tail to swing a little when changing the throttle, as long
as the heli does not continuously rotate while the throttle is not changing.
If the helicopter is rotating and you need to increase the thrust of the tail rotor to counteract the
rotation, then you should increase the revo mix at that throttle position or turn right the revo mix
dial on the Piccoboard.
If the heli is rotating and you need to decrease the push of the tail rotor to counteract the rota-
tion, then you should decrease the revo mix at that throttle position or turn left the revo mix dial
on the Piccoboard.
13.5.6. Transmitter tail setup - both fixed and variable pitch
Move the rudder and make sure the NOSE of the heli will move in the same direction you push
the rudder.
This means the when you push the rudder RIGHT, the tail should move LEFT and vice versa.
If the tail rotor is mounted on the LEFT side of the tail boom and it is a pusher configuration,
and you press the rudder RIGHT then the tail blades should DECREASE pitch.
If the tail rotor is mounted on the RIGHT side of the tail boom and it is a pusher configuration,
and you press the rudder RIGHT then the tail blades should INCREASE pitch.
For a fixed pitch tail, substitute the words "slow down" for "decrease pitch" and "speed up" for
"increase pitch".
If the tail moves in the wrong direction, then you should reverse the rudder channel on your
transmitter.
13.6. Main rotor setup - part 2
13.6.1. Blade tracking - CP helicopters
If the pitch of the blades is not the same, then one blade will generate more lift than the other
when hovering. This will cause vibration and steals power.
Note
If the flybar paddles are not parallel to each other, then it may be impossible to
track the main rotor blades properly. Ensure the flybar paddles are parallel to each
other before adjusting main blade tracking.
1. Temporarily put a piece of bright colored tape on one of the rotor blades. This will cause
the blades to be unbalanced but don't worry about this for now. Just remember to remove
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