Safety measures
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The terms “auto-pilot” or „stabiliser“ do not mean that the model ies
completely automatically! As with any conventional model helicopter ying,
great care and practice are required when using this product.
No auto-pilot is capable of eliminating the dangers of operational errors.
It could even be argued that the risks are greater with such an aid, because the
ease of control could allow a pilot to become careless, or sway less trained pi-
lots into ying in situations where they cannot regain control if a technical fault
should occur. Technical instruments are liable to failure, and a helicopter tted
with more instruments incorporates more items which could go wrong.
As everyone knows, ight instruments are not immune to problems and failure.
In the interests of safety, no pilot should ever rely exclusively on the stabilisati-
on system, and pilots should satisfy all required safety measures at all times.
We recommend
• Always keep your model a safe distance from persons and objects, and y in
a cautious, conscientious manner.
• Do not under-estimate the energy contained in spinning rotor blades. For
practice-ying with larger model helicopters we recommend that you y behind
a safety net or football goal, as are present at many model ying sites.
• If you are a beginner, ask a model pilot with experience of helicopters to help
and advise you - especially when test-ying a new model or a rst installation
of the HeliCommand.
• Set the stabilisation level to suit the ambient conditions. Always operate the
HeliCommand in such a way that you can switch it to manual control in ight, or at
least in such a way that you can override it in an emergency.
• Always y at approved model ying sites, well away from residential areas
and public roads, and observe legal requirements.
• Keep well clear of radar stations, radio transmitter masts and other potential
sources of radio interference.
• Third-party insurance is in most places a basic essential when ying model aircraft.
• Never take your eyes off the helicopter when it is ying.
• If you ever pass on this product, be sure to pass on these warning notes to
the new owner.
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