Released in 2007, the Air Hogs Havoc Heli is a miniature remote-controlled helicopter designed for children ages eight and up. Simple to fly with only two control sticks, the Havoc Heli requires a small amount of calibration and preparation before taking flight. Once calibrated, the Havoc Heli offers hours of entertainment due to a rechargeable battery and surprisingly tight controls.
Charging the Battery
Slide down the charge bay door on the front face of your remote controller to reveal the charging cable. Plug the charging cable into the "CHRG" port located just below the cockpit of the helicopter. Give the helicopter approximately 25 minutes to charge completely, disconnect the charge cable and replace it behind the charge bay door. A full charge will warrant five or six minutes of constant flight time. It is not recommended to recharge the battery within 15 minutes of depletion, because the battery will still be quite warm and should be cooled before charging.
Calibrating Trim
Move the power switch on both the helicopter and remote controller to the "ON" position and place the helicopter upright on a flat surface. Press the leftmost control stick upward to lift the helicopter into the air. You will need to calibrate the speed of the rear rotor, which causes the helicopter to rotate clockwise and counterclockwise. If the helicopter rotates to the left, press the "R" button on the trim calibration switch. If the helicopter rotates to the right, press the "L" button on the trim calibration switch. Continue pressing the button until the helicopter flies steady with consistency.
Basic Flight Controls
The left control stick controls the speed of the main rotor, thereby moving the helicopter up and down relative to the direction the left control stick is pressed. The right control stick controls the speed of the rear rotor. To reduce the number of control sticks on the control, Air Hogs configured the Havoc Heli to fly forward when you press the right control stick to the right. The helicopter will fly forward and to the right, requiring the operator to compensate by pushing the right to the left with regular frequency. By alternating lateral pressure on the right control stick, the helicopter can be made to fly in a relatively straight line.
Ideal Flight Environment
The Havoc Heli is relatively lightweight when compared other remote-controlled helicopters. As a result, the miniature chopper is susceptible to strong breezes or gusts from ceiling fans. If possible, close all windows and power down all fans to create an ideal flight environment for your Havoc Heli. Additionally, place any fragile objects on the ground or behind cover to avoid breaking them while you learn fly your helicopter.
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