Protocol AVIATOR User manual

AVIATOR
REMOTE CONTROL HELICOPTER

Thank you for your purchase of Protocol’s Aviator Remote
Control Helicopter. You are about to experience the best of
what remote control flight has to offer. We strongly recommend
that you take the time to read this manual thoroughly. It contains
many tips and instructions on how to get the most out of this
aircraft and maintain it for a long life.
As with any aircraft, this is a precision flying machine.Treat it
well and enjoy all the fun it has to offer, flight after flight.
THANK YOU.

01 Safety & Precautions
02 Parts
04 Remote Battery Installation
05 Charging the Helicopter
06 Start-Up Procedure
07 Operation
09 Speed Modes
10 Trim Adjustment
11 Flying Multiple Helicopters
12 Troubleshooting
13 Replacement Parts & Limited Warranty
TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY WARNINGS
•Read and follow instructions on how to synchronize electronics
before each flight.
•To prevent damage to people or property, always avoid contact with
other objects while in flight.
•Inspect aircraft prior to each flight and do not fly if damaged.
•Never expose product or any of its electronic parts to moisture, water,
or heat sources.
•To prevent overheating, allow battery a cool-down period
before recharging.
•To prolong engine life, allow a cool-down period between flights.
•Use only the charger and/or charging cable that is suplied with
this item.
•Do not strike, cut, or pierce the internal battery or subject it to
hard impacts.
•Do not mix old and new batteries or mix different types of batteries.
•Never attempte to modify function of vehicle or controller or attempt
repairs using parts other then those supplied by Protocol. Spare parts
are available at www.ProtocolNY.com
HAVE FUN, BUT SAFETY FIRST!
THIS DEVICE USES COMPONETS THAT OPERATE AT HIGH SPEEDS.
AS WITH ANY SUCH DEVICE, USE CAUTION TO OPERATE SAFELY.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THESE GUIDELINES MAY RESULT IN BODILY
INJURY OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL OR PUBLIC PROPERTY.
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PARTS
HELICOPTER
1. Canopy
2. Main Rotor Blade
3. Stabilizer
4. Connecting Shaft
5. Landing Gear
6. Tail Blade
7. Charging Socket
8. Power Switch
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*on reverse

REMOTE
1. Power Switch
2. Forward/Backward
3. Throttle
4. Turn Left/Right
5. Left Trimmer
6. Right Trimmer
7. Speed Selector
8. Charger Wire
SPARE PARTS INCLUDED
- Replacement Blades
- Screwdriver
PARTS
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3
6
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1
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REMOTE BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Install batteries carefully.
2. Do not mix old and new batteries.
3. Do not mix different types of batteries.
Unscrew and remove battery cover from controller. Insert 4 x ‘AA’ batteries
according to indicated polarities. Replace and screw back in battery cover.
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REMOTE BATTERY INSTALLATION CHARGING THE HELICOPTER BATTERY
1. Turn the transmitter on.
2. The cover to the charging wire is located on the back of the remote on the
lower left side.
3. Connect the USB charging cable located inside of the remote to the battery
to the charging slot on the helicopter.
4. The transmitter light will change to red to indicate the helicopter is charging
and will turn back to blue once charged.
Charging time: approximately 60 minutes --- Flying time: approximately 6 minutes
CAUTION WHEN CHARGING
1. When charging, place product on a dry, well-ventilated surface and keep
away from heat sources.
2. Always use adult supervision while charging.
3. In order to increase battery longevity, avoid repeat charging and excessive
discharging.
4. As battery temperature is high immediately after flight, charge after cooling
down for higher efficiency.
5. Do not strike or subject battery to hard impacts or sharp surfaces.
6. Do not use any other charger than that which is supplied with this item.
7. Do not use or leave battery near a heat source such as fire or space heater;
exposure to heat may result in reduced performance or in some cases
dangerous conditions.
8. If battery is left in charging state for an extended period of time after being
fully charged, the battery may automatically discharge.
9. Never leave the battery unattended during charging.
10. Do not disassemble battery.
11. Do not submerge battery in water.
DO NOT CHARGE OVERNIGHT OR BEYOND THE CHARGING TIME STATED.
DO NOT LEAVE HELICOPTER UNATTENDED WHILE CHARGING.
*Battery: Li-Po, 3.7V, 100mAh
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* Low Battery Signal:
The lights on the helicopter
will begin to flash in flight
to indicate low battery.

START-UP PROCEDURE
NOTE:
If after 30 seconds, the remote has not recognized the helicopter, turn off the
controller and repeat Start-Up procedure.
*This helicopter is meant to be flown indoors. Do not operate under direct sun
or strong lighting as it will affect the signal between the remote and helicopter.
Before flying, the helicopter and remote must be turned on in sequence and
synchronized.
1. Turn on the helicopter and place it on an even surface with the nose facing
away from you.
2. Make sure the remote is off. Set the throttle to minimum.
3. Turn the remote on. The power indicator will flash while it is picking up
the helicopter’s signal. The indicator will go steady once it has picked up
the signal.
4. Push the throttle up and then down to sync.
5. The helicopter is now in stand-by mode and ready to fly.
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OPERATION: FLYING THE HELICOPTER
TAKE-OFF AND HOVERING:
1. Slowly increase the throttle.
2. Do not look at the transmitter but focus on the helicopter.
3. As soon as the helicopter leaves the ground, reduce the throttle slightly.
4. Gently push the throttle up if the helicopter flies too low.
5. Gently pull the throttle down if the helicopter flies too high.
UP
DOWN
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OPERATION: FLYING THE HELICOPTER
Push the direction lever up or down,
the helicopter flies forward or backward.
Pull the direction lever to the left or right,
the helicopter turns to the left or right.
FIRST TIME FLYERS!!! TAKE YOUR TIME! GO SLOW!
Practice hovering until you are comfortable with flight before attempting any
other maneuvers. If you start to lose control, don’t panic. Just pull the throttle
down until the helicopter lands.
FORWARD
BACKWARD
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LEFT TURN
RIGHT TURN

SPEED MODES
The Aviator features two speed modes. Choose the speed based on flight
experience and level of comfort. At high speed the helicopter will pitch more
than at low speed. Aviator is quite fast at its high speed and requires more
piloting skills to fly competently. For safety take time to develop advanced
skills by practicing at low speed first. The helicopter is preset to low speed.
Press the Speed button to change the speed. The light on the remote will
blink once for low speed and twice for high speed.
SPEED BUTTON
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TRIM ADJUSTMENT
*NOTE: Trim adjustments are designed to counter drifts not caused by wind.
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When the helicopter rotates to the left or right unintentionally, you can correct it
by pressing the opposite direction trim button repeatedly until it evens out.
LEFT SPIN
RIGHT SPIN

FLYING MULTIPLE HELICOPTERS
If flying more than one helicopter simultaneously, make sure that the transmitters
and helicopters are paired to ensure that they detect different frequencies. The
remote is preset to Band A.
- Pilot A turns on their helicopter and remote and syncs.
- Next, Pilot B does the same. Then, Pilot B presses the band selector for two
seconds. The indicator light will flash twice for Band B.
- Both helicopters are ready to fly.
*To switch from B to A, just press the band selector again for 2 seconds and the
indicator will flash once.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSESYMPTOM POTENTIAL SOLUTION
Aviator does
not respond
1. Communication between
controller and aircraft was not
synchronized during set up
2. Battery power depleted on
aircraft, controller or both.
1. To synchronize, turn on aircraft
first, place it on level ground, and
then turn on controller.
2. Charge aircraft and/or replace
batteries in controller.
Response to
control inputs
intermittent or
erratic
1. Controller battery power
nearly depleted.
1. Replace batteries in controller.
Aviator will not
hover or strafe
correctly
1. The aircraft was not
on level ground during
synchronization.
2. Trim settings are incorrect.
1. Re-synchronize aircraft
and controller.
2. Re-trim flight controls.
*Allow 15 minutes to pass between full flights as this will give the motors a chance
to cool down. Failure to do so could wear out and shorten the life of the motors.
HOW TO CHANGE THE BLADES
- All helicopters have two rotors that spin clockwise and two rotors that
spin counter-clockwise.
- Make sure to place the blades on the correct axis or they will not spin
correctly and the helicopter will not lift.
- Each blade is marked with A or B.
- Make sure to follow the graphic below to see where to place the blades.
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NOSE
BB
A A

REPLACEMENT PARTS
Thank you for your purchase of Protocol’s Aviator Remote Control Helicopter. We
know that accidents can sometimes happen and that is why we offer spare parts
kits on our website: ProtocolNY.com.
At Protocol, we’re dedicated to bringing you innovative and well-designed
products that make living fun and easy. We stand behind all of our products
and warrant this to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for 30
days from the date of purchase. The warranty does not cover transportation
damage, misuse, accident, or similar events. Specific legal rights pertaining
to this warranty may vary by state.
For service claims or questions please consult our website
www.ProtocolNY.com.
LIMITED WARRANTY
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