Overview

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  The mid-range, remote-controlled Falcon 3D RC Helicopter from Art-tech offers experienced pilots the ability to test their aerial skills. The Falcon 3D possesses two modes of flight and the ability to trim the blades using the remote controller instead of manual settings. These features typically appear on higher-end models and combine with other key elements for acrobatic flying.
  
  

Controller Use

• The helicopter uses a five channel controller for its regular interface. It operates on a modulated frequency which works to prevent radio interference from local signals, infrared light or power lines. Users should still take care to avoid prolonged exposure to these elements as they can still degrade the signal and cause a pilot to lose control. The left toggle on the controller operates the elevator for up and down movement and the tail rotor for left and right. The right toggle operates the nose pitch and the roll of the vehicle. Pilots should familiarize themselves with the basics by flying low and slow until they have mastered basic piloting techniques. A switch found on the upper right of the controller switches the unit into 3D Acrobatics Mode.
  
  

3D Acrobatics Mode

• 3D Acrobatics Mode disables the stabilization on the main rotor head in order to allow the user full freedom of movement. Experienced users can switch this on to free the unit’s movement to allow for a greater range of movement. The greater movement range comes with a higher risk of damage from piloting errors as the Falcon 3D will not be able to recover if a signal is lost or pushed beyond the heli’s limits. Pilots enable this switch to pull off such tricks as inverted flight, impressive banks and turns or to increase agility when accidentally flying in a crowded or dangerous environment.
  
  

Special Tricks and Techniques

• Because of its acrobatics mode, the Falcon 3D can perform tricks unavailable to less agile models. Pilots can flip the helicopter through use of the elevator and rotors and fly the heli upside down. The controls likewise function backwards when the Falcon 3D takes this form of flight. The powerful elevator allows the Falcon 3D to climb quickly and then kick the rotors for a quick plummet from a high altitude turn. Users can then level off the heli’s flight to impress nearby spectators with the apparent save, even though the heli was never in any real danger. Many users may also experiment with adding cameras or other recording devices to their helicopter. The powerful engine found on the heli offers an excellent chance to take stunning photographs or recorded images with a lightweight device.