| Flying MD530 with a training gear fitted | When flying MD530 with a training gear fitted, we would suggest to fly in mode 1 and remove the fuselage in advance to avoid the foam blades striking on the tail boom.
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| Power unexpectedly cut off while hovering and rapidly lowering throttle, why so? | It may occur under rare circumstances. A safety feature is included in the Innovator's programming to avoid any potential damages or injuries caused by fast rotating blades following a helicopter crash. Adding just a few clicks up of throttle trim prior to take-off (until the blades are about to rotate) reduces this safety feature sensitivity.
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| Why is my helicopter not very steady when hovering close to the ground? Is it normal? | Turbulent airflow should be expected when hovering close to the ground. This problem can be avoided by gradually increasing the hovering height to 50cm or so. Hovering will be more steady by then, but, if you are a novice pilot, we still recommend to stay below 50cm on your first tries...
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| I'm an inexperienced pilot. What should I be aware of? | Start with low hovering (20cm to 40cm max.) practice. Do not attempt to immediately fly your Innovator away. You will crash! Disorientation is your worst ennemy, so always keep the tail of the helicopter towards you when hovering. Not to worry... Frog-hopping (short and low hovering sequences) is your best friend! It is the safest and very first step to basic helicopter flying. Practice hovering until you are able to maintain constant altitude and position for as long as you want. We've all been through it!
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| How can I successfully make a stable and steady take-off every time? | By design, helicopters are fairly unstable flying platforms. Frequent practice is key to success. The Innovator e-Manual provides excellent interactive and visual support. It is highly recommended to read through the e-Manual Basic Controls / Flying Lessons sections before attempting your first flight. Frequent practice on a rc simulator is also strongly recommended. Best of all, get an experienced rc pilot to assist you on your first tries!
As a general rule on take-off, add a little right yaw while slowly applying throttle to stabilize your helicopter.
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