Dragonfly 4 set-up tips
12-25-2005 | 08:26 PM
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From: Gamston, UNITED KINGDOM
Dragonfly 4 set-up tips
Hi all, Just received a Dragonfly 4 for Christmas, the first time I've even touched a remote helicopter. Needless to say, after only my second go ... I've ordered new rotor blades!!! (and a training kit!). I just wanted some set-up advice from current users, as mine seems to fly off to the left before its even left the ground. If I'm honest, I havent even got outside yet, so its not like I have the room (in the kitchen!) to go for full throttle up - too be honest, I was expecting to 'hover' straight out of the box! So, if anyone can help with setup tips - I've tried setting the rotors but of course everytime it crashes they move - and I've no idea what is the ideal position or any other tips to help. Maybe tomorrow will be better when I get out into the garden ... but any help/coments appreciated (so far I'm thinking I may have wasted my money?)
12-26-2005 | 12:40 AM
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RE: Dragonfly 4 set-up tips
If you're expecting it to hover by it's self, you've got another thing coming 
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A fixed pitch helicopter like you own are one of the hardest of all the helicopters out there to fly. Granted, no helicopter will take off from the ground and hover by it's self, but with fixed pitch, it's just that much harder.
Put simply, you're not likely doing anything wrong, you're just inexperienced. It takes practice to learn to hover.
There are of course lots of things you can do to help improve stability, but nothing will fix the "helicopter wanting to go to the left" problem. Learning to counter tail thrust is part of learning to fly.
Basically, just practice, practice, and practice some more. With time it will eventually come, it's a very challenging hobby.
If you want some tips on configuring your helicopter for better flight performance, grab a coffee and read through this thread:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_2833333/tm.htm
Theres all kinds of posts there on performance, tweaking and mods.
Most importantly, take it slow. Rushing into things will just result in a crash and broken parts. Practice as you feel comfortable doing it.
. A fixed pitch helicopter like you own are one of the hardest of all the helicopters out there to fly. Granted, no helicopter will take off from the ground and hover by it's self, but with fixed pitch, it's just that much harder.
Put simply, you're not likely doing anything wrong, you're just inexperienced. It takes practice to learn to hover.
There are of course lots of things you can do to help improve stability, but nothing will fix the "helicopter wanting to go to the left" problem. Learning to counter tail thrust is part of learning to fly.
Basically, just practice, practice, and practice some more. With time it will eventually come, it's a very challenging hobby.
If you want some tips on configuring your helicopter for better flight performance, grab a coffee and read through this thread:
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_2833333/tm.htm
Theres all kinds of posts there on performance, tweaking and mods.
Most importantly, take it slow. Rushing into things will just result in a crash and broken parts. Practice as you feel comfortable doing it.
12-27-2005 | 08:26 AM
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From: Naxxar, MALTA
RE: Dragonfly 4 set-up tips
The best thing for now is to practice with a sim.. I had my FP jabo 2 months ago and it was really difficult to fly so I practiced on the Pre-Flight sim.. After about 3 hours I could already climb my true heli and not crash it.
Use a sim and try all sorts of things not just flying the right way.
Use a sim and try all sorts of things not just flying the right way.
