Heli-Max HMXE08 Quick Start

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QUICK START
CHECKLIST

WARNING!! The instruction manual must be read completely before operating
the Novus UH-1D Huey. It contains specifi c warnings about safety and use of the

LiPo fl ight battery supplied with the Novus UH-1D Huey. All of these warnings and safety
steps must be read and understood before proceeding to the next step.

1. Plug the wall transformer into an AC

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outlet. The power indicator light on the wall
transformer will be green and the charge
indicator light will be solid red.

3. Install (8) AA Alkaline batteries into

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the transmitter.

Bell, UH-1D Huey, emblems, logos, and body
designs are trademarks of Textron Innovations
Inc. and are used under license by Hobbico®, Inc.

2. Plug the battery into the charger. When

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the battery is completely charged, the charge
indicator light will turn green (solid or fl ashing).
Disconnect the battery from the charger.

4. Install the Flight Battery and connect

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to the ESC. Close the battery cover.

process. Allow the helicopter to remain
still and do not move the transmitter sticks
during the linking process.

Two loud tones will be emitted from the
transmitter. After a couple of seconds the
navigation lights will begin fl ashing rapidly.
This indicates that the binding process is
taking place. The tail navigation light will stop
fl ashing and the anti-collision beacon on top
of the helicopter will begin operating. This

5. Position throttle stick in lowest position.

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6. Place the model on a fl at surface and

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turn the transmitter on. You will notice that
the trim tab indicators are moving and the
navigation lights on the helicopter remain

indicates that the transmitter and helicopter
have bound properly and the helicopter is
now ready for fl ight. Always step 15 feet
[4.5m] away from the Novus Helicopter
before operating the throttle.

solid. This is an indication of the linking

Your Novus helicopter has a safe start feature built in that prevents the motor from
activating unless the collective stick has been lowered to the lowest position. If the
motor won’t run and turn the main blades, please make sure the collective stick is all the
way down and leave it there for a couple of seconds. Then try moving the stick up slowly.

7. Transmitter Controls:

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Helicopter ClimbsHelicopter Climbs

Helicopter Climbs

Helicopter Moves ForwardHelicopter Moves Forward

Helicopter Moves Forward

Nose Rotates LeftNose Rotates Left

Nose Rotates Left

Helicopter Moves LeftHelicopter Moves Left

Helicopter Moves Left

Your Novus UH-1D Huey is now ready to fl y. Please refer to the fl ying instructions on page
15 in the manual before operating the model.

© 2010 Hobbico® Inc. HMXE0808 Quick Start © 2010 Hobbico