User's Manual

Basic Maneuvers

Once you become 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

feel uncomfortable, then bring the tail back toward you. Once you start getting

comfortable, try moving the helicopter to the side. Then turn back and ﬂ y back

to the other side in straight lines. Once you get that down you can try rotating

the helicopter around 360 degrees, which is called a pirouette. The helicopter

can drift during these so make sure you have plenty of room when you ﬁ rst

start practicing.

Nose-in Hovering – After pirouettes it’s time to move on to nose-in hovering.

Take off and climb to 10 feet [3m]. Practice half pirouettes from tail in to nose-

in hovering and try to lengthen the delay in between. This will give you a little

practice nose-in and still give you a chance to get out of trouble. As you improve

you’ll remain nose-in for longer periods of time.

GOOD LUCK AND GREAT FLYING!