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Q. How do I fit my training gear (skid kit) AKA ping pong balls?
A. Instead of explaining this our forum manager has made it really easy for you and shown you in pictures, thanks Earlgrey. Link below.

Fitting training gear
 
 
Q. What is the difference between mode 1 and mode 2 transmitters?
A. Again answered in pictures in our forum.

Mode 1 and mode 2 differences.
 
 
Q. What should I check on my new helicopter?
A. Easy! - again follow the pictures!

RC helicopter & transmitter checkup.
 
 
Q. Servos and everything are working but the motors aren't?
A. Most modern receivers have a throttle cut mechanism built in to prevent it from flying off. The throttle stick must be fully down and the trim beside it as well. If your heli has a flight mode switch it must be set to normal (whilst heli is off).

 
 
Q. My helicopter is vibrating when I power up?
A. Your blades are too tight -loosen them. Your fly bar must also be flat and balanced.

 
 
Q. Why can't I hover the helicopter?
A. Because you are useless and should have never taken up the hobby.

No I'm only joking, learning to hover is difficult and will take practice - but that's the appeal! If it was easy it would be no fun and there would be no rc helicopter community.

Tip: flight sim, counter blades helicopter, use training kit, read forums and start a blog to progress your hobby.


 
 
Q. I have a Walkera radio transmitter, what are all the switches?
A. First read the manual first. But briefly if you have a 4 channel Walkera the switches do nothing - they are just produced this way so that they can use the same radio mould for each helicopter. 6 channel helicopters are different the switches perform operations -do not alter them unless you know what you are doing.

 
 
Q. How do I Find Information?
A. Use our new Hoogle to search the entire forums, you'll be surprised what it will give you back! Click on Hoogle below and give it a go.

Hoogle
 
 
Q. Lama Inner Shaft replacement
A. You should be getting the picture by now! - click on the link below.

Lama Inner shaft
 
 
Q. What are pitch curves all about?
A. Are you confushed about pitch curves and what they are for, this is the post for you! - link below.

Pitch curves
 
 
Q. What helicopter should I buy
A. This is always a tricky question as it depends on a lot of factors, take a look at the link below then take it from there!

Beginners Choices
 
 
Q. Why does my helicopter lean in a hover?
A. This is perfectly normal and you'll soon learn to compensate for it, read the post below for a explanation of the physics.

Real helicopter lean too!
 
 
Q. How do I set up my main blade pitch
A. There are plenty of posts regarding pitch setting below is just one by Geoff

Main blade pitch settings
 
 
Q. Why does my helicopter lean in a hover?
A. No its not broken its normal - let Peter tell you why.

Click to find out!
 
 

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