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- Set of hex drivers
Most helicopters are constructed using bolts that use a hexagonal head. You'll need some hexagonal drivers (or allen keys) to use these bolts.
- Pitch gauge
The pitch (angle of attack) on the rotor blades needs to be checked to set up the helicopter. You'll need this to set up the pitch curve during setup.
- Glow plug wrench
From time to time you'll need to remove the glow plug from the engine to check or replace it, you'll need one of these to help you.
- Ball link pliers
Helicopters use plastic ball links in their control systems. In order to remove these to adjust or replace them, you'll need a set of ball link pliers.
- Small phillips screwdrivers
Some of the fasteners on a helicopter are phillips screws.
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Flying Lessons
OK, now it's time to learn how to fly the beast you've just built. These lessons will take you from basic hovering to basic aerobatics and beyond.
You have to walk before you run and as a result, these lessons have been ordered in order of progression. Some lessons can be taken ahead of others in this order. However, in a perfect world, this is the order of progression I would prescribe.
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