Control Test
After programming your transmitter and installing the flight battery, it will be necessary to test the
controls prior to servo arm and linkage adjustment, to ensure none of the servos, linkages or other
parts were damaged during shipping and handling. Before proceeding, disconnect the three bullet
connectors between the motor and ESC. It is not safe to perform the control test with the motor
connected to the ESC.
Turn the transmitter on first and lower the throttle/collective (left-hand) stick completely.
Note: The Spektrum DX6i transmitter is shown for reference only.
Then, plug the battery into the battery lead of the ESC.
Position the helicopter to view it from the left or right side. Move the left-hand stick up and down to
check the collective pitch control. When the stick is pushed up, the swashplate should lower, increasing
the pitch of the main blades.
With the stick pulled back down, the swashplate should raise, decreasing the pitch of the main blades.
Again viewing the helicopter from the left or right side, move the right-hand stick forward and aft to
check elevator pitch control. When the stick is pushed forward, the swashplate should also tilt forward.
With the stick pulled back, the swashplate will tilt toward the rear.
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