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Package List
The Havoc Heli comes in a cardboard box similar in size to those that hold shoes. Inside, you will find your foam remote-controlled helicopter, complete with two vertical blades and one horizontal blade on the tail. The cardboard box also contains the remote controller which has two control sticks, a trim adjuster and the charging kit. Finally, the box contains aluminum stickers for vehicle customization, an extra rotor blade and the instruction manual.
Power and Charging
The remote controller is powered by six AA batteries, while the helicopter is powered with built-in rechargeable Li-poly batteries. Remove a small Phillips screw to free the rear battery cover on the remote controller and insert the batteries in an alternating fashion. To charge the helicopter, slide the charging bay door downward on the front face of the controller, pull out the charging cable and connect it to the charge port below the helicopter cockpit. One 25-minute charge will offer five or six minutes of flight time.
Trimming the Helicopter
Before the helicopter is flown, it must be properly trimmed. Trimming is the calibration of the rear horizontal rotor, which counters the rotational force exerted on the helicopter by the rotating blades atop the vehicle. To trim the helicopter, press very lightly on the throttle until the vehicle hovers just above the ground. If the helicopter rotates counterclockwise, press the "R" button on the trim adjuster until the helicopter no longer rotates. If the helicopter rotates clockwise, press the "L" button the trim adjuster.
Basic Controls
The left stick on the remote controls the helicopter's vertical positioning. Pressing upward on the control stick will cause the helicopter's blades to spin faster, creating lift and raising the vehicle away from the ground. Pressing downward on the control stick will cause the blades to spin slower, decreasing lift and lowering the helicopter toward the ground. The right stick on the remote controls the helicopter's rotational positioning and lateral movement. Pressing leftward on the control stick will rotate the helicopter counterclockwise and decelerate lateral movement. Pressing rightward on the control stick will rotate the helicopter clockwise and accelerate lateral movement.
Troubleshooting
If the propeller refuses to move, the helicopter is probably out of charge or the power switch is not in place. To remedy this problem, charge the helicopter until the green charge diode on the remote controller flicks off, flick on the power switch and try again. If the helicopter still doesn't respond, adjust the tri-channel switch on the remote. The three channels allow for three Havoc Helis to fly in the same room. Flick the switch to all three positions until your helicopter responds. If your helicopter suddenly loses control during flight, it is possible that lightning from a nearby storm or a wireless device in the home interfered with the communication between the vehicle and the remote controller.