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Please Note --These instructions apply only to the Blade Inductrix Switch RTF (BLH9800) for pilots that
want to use their current Switch in the Switch Air Wing Airframe (BLH8301). The Switch Air does not
require an update to be used in the Switch hovercraft airframe.
Currently this update ONLY works with a Windows 7 or higher PC
Please follow these instructions to update your Inductrix Switch to a Switch Air. We also have a helpful
video found here https://youtu.be/WCGZHQsQYkk
Items Needed
Windows PC
Inductrix Switch RTF BLH9800
BLH7840 - USB-Interface: Multi Rotor Programmer
BLH8301 – Switch Air Wing
PKZ1039 – Hook and Loop to attach pods
Steps to Follow
1. Download The SAFE Firmware Installer Here Download Installer and Firmware
2. UNZIP the file by Right Clicking and selecting Extract Here…
3. Browse to and Open the SAFE Firmware Update.exe program that was extracted in the last step
4. Plug in the USB Programmer to an available USB Port
a. Give your computer a moment to install the driver
b. If your computer fails to install the driver…
i. Proceed to the Device Manager (Found via searching Device manager in your
windows menu in the lower left corner of your screen)
ii. Look for ports and you will see one with a yellow triangle and exclamation (!)
iii. Right Click and select update drivers
iv. Select Find update via Online
5. Click on the … (three dots) next to the file line
6. Browse to the Inductrix_air_V0.6 (or higher) file that was extracted in previous step, click open
7. Then Select the COM port assigned to the USB Programmer (likely highest numbered port)
8. Plug in a battery into your Inductrix Switch and Quickly Hit Update
a. Do this with in 2 seconds
b. The blue LED on the switch will turn on solid and a loading bar will commence
c. Once finished a prompt ‘Flash Successful’ will appear
9. If the Update fails for any reason, simply redo the update sequence

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To select Air Mode
Press both sticks to the outside upper corners for 3 seconds.
The flight mode LED will glow solid white to indicate Air mode.
Select flight modes by pushing down on the right stick or via your
assign flight mode switch (channel 5/Gear switch by default on
Spektrum Radios)
Ensure the flight mode switch is in the desired position before flying.
Available Flight Modes in Air Mode
• Beginner mode (switch position 0); The Aileron and Rudder controls are combined on the right stick to
simplify flight controls for new users.
• Expert Mode (Switch position 2); Standard fixed-wing flight controls for more experienced pilots.
For assistance over the phone please call Product Support 877-504-0233 or Email
ProductSupport@HorizonHobby.com