| I decided to buy our MAWA010B2 in red for myself. | | | | just keep it like 6 to 8 feet off the ground, and practice |
| We sell this helicopter for a low cost and I wanted to | | | | turning it and getting it to fly in certain directions. Be |
| see how they really fly. So I figured I'd get one and | | | | patient, that is why I busted mine up, I wasn't being |
| then I could do a flight review for my clients. | | | | patient and wanted to "See what it could do" which |
| I received the MAW010B2 (for those who don't know | | | | obviously was a mistake. |
| MAW stands for Model Airplane Workroom) and it | | | | When you turn on the remote the very first time. Turn |
| came ready to fly. It had the remote, AC adapter, | | | | on the helicopter first and the red light will light up, which |
| rechargeable battery pack (Li-Po), and an adequate | | | | is kind of cool at night, it lights up the front of the |
| instruction manual on how to fly this RC. I opened the | | | | copter, which on my red helicopter looked good. But |
| box and pulled everything out first. After I had it out, I | | | | then when that is on, turn on your remote with the |
| wondered if the blades were broken and tried to | | | | switch. The red light will flash, then it is off again. Slowly |
| straighten them out, and then I wanted to tighten them | | | | push the throttle all the way up once, you'll notice it |
| because they seemed way loose. That is ok, they are | | | | won't turn on the helicopter yet. At the very top, full |
| loose and can fold up, when you go to fly this RC | | | | throttle (the left trigger), the light will blink really fast, then |
| helicopter, you don't have to tighten these blades, and | | | | lower the throttle all the way down to the very bottom, |
| you shouldn't tighten them, they will straighten | | | | and the light will stay on all the way, and then blink |
| themselves out immediately when you slowly push the | | | | slower after a minute. Now you are calibrated and |
| throttle forward. Like other starter helicopters made in | | | | ready to fly. |
| China, the instructions are a little hard to understand in | | | | Directly on the right of the left trigger is a sliding switch, |
| parts, they aren't written by someone who speaks | | | | the further it's slid up, the more throttle you'll get at all |
| English as there 1st language, but you get the point. I | | | | positions, I put mine 2/3rds of the way up. If your |
| didn't understand how long to charge the helicopter the | | | | helicopter has a tough time getting a bit higher (not |
| very first time. After the first time you should charge | | | | more than 20 to 30 feet), then turn this up. If it climbs |
| the helicopter for 2 hours to really get some good | | | | too easily, turn this down. If you can't get up easily, also |
| flying time out of it. | | | | take into account that you may be out of batteries, |
| Once I'd read everything and charged the battery up | | | | and need to recharge. The right trigger is to turn the |
| until it felt pretty warm, which was about 2 hours, I | | | | helicopter right or left with the use of the back |
| unplugged the charger and plugged the battery into the | | | | propeller. It also can be pushed up to give you forward |
| engine on the helicopter. This RC helicopter is nice | | | | thrust, not a lot but some movement. It can be |
| because you just pull the front plastic piece forward | | | | calibrated with all the sliding switches as well. I am not |
| by undoing the top two hooks and charge the battery | | | | a pro at it yet, so you'll have to play with it, but while |
| while it is still on the helicopter, and when you are done, | | | | you are, low heights are suggested. |
| it takes ten seconds to hook the battery into the | | | | This helicopter can take a 5 or 6 foot fall when you |
| helicopter and pull down the plastic piece there for | | | | mess up, just immediately turn the throttle all the way |
| looks. The remote does need 8 AA batteries to work. | | | | off, so the blades don't catch on the ground if it tips |
| Once I had those it was time to test it. | | | | over, I can imagine that would break something, but I |
| Make sure you have the antenna all the way | | | | haven't had that problem yet. |
| extended, as this type of helicopter already only has | | | | Bottom line, the MAW010B2 is a great helicopter for |
| about 30 feet or so of range. Don't allow this helicopter | | | | beginner to intermediate flyer's, ages 12 and up, though |
| to get out of range, if it goes too high, just get | | | | I'd suggest those under sixteen have an adult, and you |
| underneath it and SLOWLY bring the throttle down, | | | | need to take the learning curve slow. The battery, fully |
| never less than half way, and if the helicopter starts to | | | | charged, will last 10 - 15 minutes of solid flight. It could |
| come down, push the throttle up to make the | | | | charge a bit quicker, but when it's ready, you forget the |
| helicopter level out. I learned the hard way that if you | | | | obnoxious wait. It is one of the better-looking starter |
| let it start to fall too quick, hitting full throttle still won't | | | | models. Has a modern look. I have had several |
| slow this copter down enough, and the first thing to | | | | compliments on it already. With proper care and |
| break will be the landing skids. Nothing that a little | | | | increased flight skills, I am sure that this particular |
| superglue, electricians tape and patience can't fix, but | | | | electric RC helicopter will bring you plenty of |
| what a pain. So stay under it, and don't ever let it | | | | enjoyment over time. To make it last longer, always |
| come down too quick. The bottom rails can be | | | | recharge the battery right after flight exhaustion, and |
| unscrewed and replaced, I still haven't figured out how | | | | then give it 5 minutes before you take flight again to let |
| to order extra parts for this particular model though, so | | | | the motor cool down. This will help prevent motor |
| if any of you figure it out, I would love to know. | | | | "burnout". Also, never leave the battery totally |
| Here is another piece of advice. The first time I flew | | | | uncharged for a lengthy period of time. Storing a Li-Po |
| this RC helicopter, it was outside, and a tad bit windy, I | | | | battery uncharged could cause it to be unable to hold |
| didn't really notice the wind, but my helicopter did. The | | | | a charge and results in having to replace the battery |
| first time you fly this RC, I would suggest either the | | | | sooner than later. Batteries are not cheap. And always, |
| inside of a gym, or just a really wide-open parking lot | | | | always fly in an area completely free of obstacles to |
| or field on grass might even be better. The first thing I | | | | reduce the chance of damage when you crash. If you |
| did was slowly push the throttle up, got the propellers | | | | are patient, and don't fly out of your range of control, |
| moving, then, as the instructions say to do, I pushed it | | | | she'll last a nice long time. It'll give you plenty of bang |
| up more to get the helicopter off the ground so it | | | | for your buck. |
| wouldn't tip over and break something. Once it's in the | | | | To see a picture or purchase the MAW010B2 come |
| air though, make sure you pull back on the throttle | | | | take a look at our site. Also, feel free to look at all of |
| somewhat so it doesn't fly up real high. My suggestion | | | | our other Electric RC Helicopters! |
| is to take your time the first three or four flights and | | | | |