iKarus ECO8 Notice De Montage page 56

The transmitter setup may vary according
to the yers habits. Please adapt this
drawing to your favorite layout. Talking
about "left" and "right" refers to the
helicopters nose seen from the top.
Aileron right
The helicopters rolls to the
right around the tail boom.
Elevator forward
The helicopters moves forward or
accelerates.
The least energy consuming condition is rotation
at 0° pitch. Steering in whatever direction causes
increased demand for motor power. Let us
assume that we intend to maintain a steady
altitude.
Elevator forward for example is a steering input
which will consume energy from the previous
hovering level. The helicopter will move forward
but at the same time the helicopter descends. To
compensate this e ect a little increased pitch
and motor speed is required. Once you become
familiar with the helicopter this will not be a
problem anymore.
The same applies for any steering except for
tailrotor left. A mainrotor that turns right will
automatically force the helicopters nose to turn
left. Giving a steering command to the left just
means releasing the "brakes" on the natural
intention.
Make it a good rule to execute a pre- and
post - ight check on the complete
helicopter. Check especially for the correct
steering response. Transmitter input "right"
should be "Nose right" on the helicopter.
Unnecessary in - ight confusion should be
avoided.
Check every rod and linkage for easy
operation and safe seating. Check the
screws and nuts. Have an eye on the motors
condition, especially the collector and the
carbons. Be aware of possible wire damage
due to heat, bad solders or mechanical
damage. Check the blades for possible
damage.
Remember: Safety is the rst concern, fun
the second! It is not only your helicopter to
depend on you, it is your health too.
Increasing Pitch
The helicopters lifts o .
Elevator back
The helicopters moves backwards or
decelerates
Aileron left
The helicopters rolls to the
left around the tail boom.
Decreasing Pitch
The helicopters descends.
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Tailrotor right
The helicopters nose turns right
around the mainrotor shaft.