Helicommand,step by step
 
 To start on the right foot

 Principles & technique
 Which radio?
 Equipment & Documentation
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    So, first logical step: Gather the information, the documentation and the software. Check you have all the pieces of equipment.
    Some forums dedicated to the RC Helis do contain some threads on the Helicommand. They are an excellent source of additional information:
 
        http://scalerchelis.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=9473       (Rigid version)
 
• A FAQ page is available on Captron site:
        
• An installation basic video is also available:
    To better understand the installation and set-up procedures, it is best to know the basic ideas behind Helicommand. The details of the algorithms, the computation of an artificial horizon are kept secret by Captron but we can do without it as it works!! You can spend your lonely winter nights trying to figure it out...
    Before jumping in and now knowing the basic principles, we shall check the radio type needed to fully enjoy Helicommand.
   One of the few negative comments from users concerns the documentation: It is not always very clear and spread all over... There are different sources and you will need to get it all.