Mini IR Indoor Helis

If your mini IR heli (Mini Bell, or Mini Spaceman, Mini Lama, Havoc Heli, Picco Z etc.) continually spins while you are flying it, there is a simple procedure to correct this.

Use the Trim Buttons

To make your Heli stop spinning use the two trim buttons labeled “ST.TRIM” on the transmitter.

• If the helicopter constantly rotates clockwise (when viewed from above) use the “L” button to trim it in the opposite direction of the spin.
• If the helicopter rotates counterclockwise, use the “R” button instead. Click (press & release) the trim button as many as 30 times while the helicopter is hovering in the air - don’t just hold the trim button down.
• If the trim button has no effect after more than 30 clicks, try pressing the other trim button repeatedly, in case the wrong trim button was initially used.

Notes On Using the Trim Buttons

• The helicopter must be turned on and hovering (even if it is spinning) while you press and release the appropriate trim button in order for this to work.
• The trim resets every time you turn the unit off, and will need to be reset before each use.
• After the helicopter is correctly trimmed, you may still need to make small adjustments in flight while the battery power drains.
• Different throttle settings may cause the helicopter to rotate, so it is best to set the trim while it is hovering rather that accelerating up or down.

Further Troubleshooting

• If the heli continually spins counterclockwise even after pressing the the “R” trim button over 30 times, there may be something causing reduced power from the tail propeller.
• Check for hair wrapped around the motor shaft going to the tail propeller. If there is any, gently pull the tail prop off and remove the hair.
• Ensure the tail propeller is installed the correct way, if it is on backwards the helicopter will not stop spinning even with full trim adjustment. Try taking the tail prop off and putting it on facing the opposite way.
• The correct orientation for the tail propeller is with the flares pointing away from the motor mount.

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Getting Started With Your New Mini 9g Helicopter

1. Remove the mini Heli from its packaging
2. Install 6 new alkaline batteries in the transmitter
3. Slide the door on the front of the transmitter open and unroll the charge cable
4. Connect the charge cable to the port on the side of the helicopter, with the helicopter turned off and the transmitter turned on



5. The Green light with be on while charging, and go out when the charge is completed (The Red light may go out after about 10 minutes, but do not disconnect the helicopter until the Green light goes out)

Flying the Mini Heli

1. Turn on the transmitter and the helicopter
2. Place the helicopter on the ground, or a flat surface
3. Push on the throttle stick until the helicopter lifts into the air
4. Once in the air, hover by increasing or decreasing the amount of throttle by small increments



5. Trim the helicopter by pressing the buttons labeled “ST.TRIM”
6. If the helicopter spins to the right, press the button labeled “L”, and if it spins to the left, press the button labeled “R”
7. When adjusting the trim, press and release the buttons quickly, do not hold them down
8. If the helicopter spins rapidly, you may need to press the button ten or more times
9. If the spinning increases, try pressing the other button
10. Once the helicopter is hovering and trimmed, now it is time to enjoy flying it - use the throttle to move up and down, and the directional control to move left and right

Tweaking your Mini Heli

• For faster forward flight, add tiny amounts of weight to the nose of the helicopter

Mini Heli Troubleshooting Tips

• Mini Heli spins rapidly
  • First try trimming it as described above
  • If this does not work, check the tail rotor for damage, and replace if cracked
  • Check for hair or lint wrapped around the tail motor shaft, and remove carefully
  • When removing or replacing the tail rotor, ensure the tapered end is toward the motor, and the flares on the blades face outward
• Mini Heli shakes strongly
  • Check the weights on the underside of main rotor stabilizer
  • If the weight are loose, or have fallen out, fix them in place with some CA glue, using the same amount on either side to maintain balance
• Mini Heli lacks power
  • Ensure the helicopter has been fully charged, if the transmitter batteries are not fresh, replace them and then charge the Mini Heli
  • If this does not work, try cycling the battery by discharging the helicopter by letting it run until the main rotor slows down, and then giving it a full charge
• Mini Heli does not respond to controller
  • Replace the transmitter batteries with fresh alkalines and charge the helicopter
  • With the helicopter and transmitter on, try throttling up with the channel selection switch set to A, then B, then C
• Mini Heli is out of trim each time it is turned on
  • This is normal, to make it easier you can count the number of times you have to press the trim adjustment. The next time you turn it on, simply press the trim button the same number of times
• Mini Heli is hard to control right after being charged
  • When the helicopter is freshly charged it will have more power, this will smooth out as you use it, and should return to optimum power levels after the first minute of flight
  • To limit the initial power, try unplugging the helicopter a minute or two before the charge would normally finish
• The tail of the Mini Heli is not straight
  • The tail should normally hold the tail motor lying flat
  • If the tail has become mis-aligned after a crash, it can be gently straightened by hand

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