CEI Conrad Electronic International Limited RCE-NOVAX350 User Manual

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Flying The Novax 350  |  41
31.  FLYING THE NOVAX 350
31.1  Visual inspection
 
Inspect the »NovaX 350 for damage before every flight. Replace damaged components
before flying again. Only use original spare parts.
 
Observe the condition of each motor:
 
» Motor shaft
 
» Propeller position and condition
 
Always replace defective parts immediately.
 
If you are unsure about your product’s condition consult an experienced RC pilot or
contact our customer support. Do not attempt any further flight until the »NovaX 350
is fit for flight.
31.2  Stick controls
Refer to chapter 
31.3  Placement at start position
Place the »NovaX 350 on a level surface (e.g. stone floor). Take note of chapter
31.4  Starting the motors  
Function
Mode 1
Mode 2
Start motors
Move both sticks into the left 
bottom corners and hold them 
there for 2 seconds.
Move the throttle stick into the 
left bottom corner and hold it 
there for 2 seconds.
Mode 1
Mode 2
Mode 2
Mode 1
Mode 2
Mode 1
Mode 2
Mode 1
Fig. 19
 
Whenever  possible,  attempt  to  touch  down  vertically  (“helicopter  landing”).  Avoid
landing with high horizontal speeds (“airplane landing”) to prevent the legs from getting
entangled, resulting in the »NovaX 350 tumbling.
 
After  landing,  always  turn  off  the  motors.  Disconnect  the  battery  if  you  do  not
immediately fly the »NovaX 350 again.
31.4.4  Trimming
 
Trimming allows you to equalize drifting. Drifting refers to movement out of position
when in hover flight without aileron or elevator input.
 
Refer to your transmitter’s operating instructions for more information.
31.4.5  Gradual learning
Be careful when applying RUDDER, which will rotate the 
»NovaX 350 around its vertical centre axis, causing you 
to become disoriented. Study carefully how AILERON and 
ELEVATOR behave after applying RUDDER.
 
Practise taking off and landing a few times to get a feel for the »NovaX 350.
 
Once you are reasonably sure, you can begin to the course with rudder, elevator and
aileron. Always  fly  slowly  and  with  extra  care  and  practice  before  trying  new  flight
manoeuvers.