GRAUPNER Pico Star 1 Manuel D'utilisation page 19

Balance bar
Tail blade
Frequency-
selector
A-B-C
Throttle stick
Charging
indicator
(red)
Charging wire
compartment
Flying the model
1. Set the channel select switch on the transmitter to channel A, B or C as required.
2. Switch the transmitter on, press the throttle stick all the way down: the LED lights up solid
orange.
3. First the throttle stick must be pushed to the maximium position, then to
4. Keep the blue dome of the transmitter pointing at the helicopter at all
5. Place the model on a fl at fl oor, and check once more that there are no
6. Slowly move the throttle stick forward: the helicopter lifts off and climbs.
7. If necessary, turn the trim knob to trim the helicopter, then use the sticks to control the mo-
del.
Controlling climb, descent and hovering
The fi rst step in getting maximum fun out of the Pico Star 1 Gyro Helicopter is to establish a
stable, smooth hover. After a little practice the multi-channel control system can be used to fl y
the model in a similar manner to a "proper" model helicopter:
When the machine reaches the desired altitude, hold the left-hand stick (climb / descent) as still
as possible in the position where the helicopter neither climbs nor descends. If the model starts
turning in either direction, use the right-hand stick to counteract the movement; in this way you
will soon achieve a steady hover. Once you have learned the skill of keeping the Pico Star 1
Operating Instructions Pico Star 1 Gyro
Landing gear
ON/OFF-
Switch
Joystick
Trimmer
Power-LED
(orange)
the lowest position. Switch the helicopter on (ON): after approx. 5 seconds
the helicopter is ready to fl y - the orange LED next to the charging socket
lits constantly.
times.
people, animals or other obstacles close by.
Main blade
Main blade
Charging
socket
Power-
Switch
Charging
wire
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