[esteuter]

We taped the trestle to the floor so it is reasonably stable. Now we can't make the helicopter launch. Does anyone know how to do that? Thanks!

 

[T-Man]

Spring

Remove the helicopter,
tighten the spring by turning the base.
Lock the base with a lever, don't over tighten.
set it down and place the copter on the base.
Are we talking about an original 50's piece? If so forget what I said.
Pull the lever. Intact helicopters are rare.

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