Tips for leveling RC Helicopter Swashplate

Always follow your helicopter's manual regarding SAFETY and setup instructions!

In preparation for the following procedure, make sure you have pre-adjusted all linkages to the lengths recommended in your helicopter kit's instruction manual. The head assembly is not installed on your heli at this point.
Assemble the Universal Swashplate Leveler & Clamp and attach it to your heli's swashplate as detailed HERE.
With your radio and receiver turned on and radio sticks centered, set trims and sub-trims to zero.
Make sure that servo arms are 90 degrees to their respective housings. Re-align servo arm positions and/or sub-trims as required.
Turn Tx and Rx off
While not essential, it is suggested that you level your workbench: Simply place the MU-9000X USB HELI flat on your workbench and select Axes 1 & 2. Place an edge of the measurement plate parallel to the front edge of your table. Click "Level" in both measurement frames. Adjust workbench leg length as need to obtain "0.00" in both measurement frames simultaneously.
Remove rubber feet from your heli's skids and shim so that your heli is stable and does not "teeter"

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Orient the swash clamp assembly so the jaws are perpendicular to the helicopter's length.
Clamp the measurement plate of the MU-9000X USB HELI to the plate of the AeroPerfect™ Universal Swashplate Leveler & Clamp. Make sure Axis 1 is parallel to the length of the jaws.
Click "Level" in Axis 2.
Manually move the swashplate and jaws until you observe a reading of "0.00" in Axis 2. Click "zero" for Axis 1.
Orient the AeroPerfect™ Universal Swashplate Leveler & Clamp so the length of the jaws are now parallel to the helicopter's length by rotating the heli's top swash.
Re-clamp the plate of the MU-9000X USB HELI to the plate of the AeroPerfect™ Universal Swashplate Leveler & Clamp using the nylon spring clamps. Make sure axis 2 is parallel to the length of the jaws.
Manually move the swashplate and jaws until you observe a reading of "0.00" in Axis 1. Click "zero" for Axis 2.
With Tx and Rx turned on: Adjust mechanical linkages so that both Axis 1 and Axis 2 read "0.00".

Now that your swashplate has been leveled:

You can now measure the swashplate's angular movement in the pitch and roll axes and set your radio's ATVs accordingly.
You can now check there is no cyclic movement of the swashplate when pure collective is commanded.

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HAPPY FLYING!