E-FLITE Blade SR Instruction Manual

RTF

Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni

NOTICE

All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc.

For up-to-date product literature, visit www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.

Meaning of Special Language:

The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product: NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility

of injury. CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of

serious injury. WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury

OR create a high probability of superﬁ cial injury.

WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury.

This is a sophisticated hobby product and NOT a toy. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not attempt disassembly, use with incompatible components or augment product in any way without the approval of Horizon Hobby, Inc. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.

Safety Precautions and Warnings Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years.

This is not a toy.

• Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid collisions or injury. This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control. Interference can cause momentary loss of control.

• Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles, trafﬁ c and people.

Battery Warnings and Guidelines

WARNING WARNINGWARNINGWARNINGWARNING WARNING

Never leave

charging Batteries

unattended.

Always charge

Batteries away from

flammable materials.

The Battery Charger included with your aircraft is designed to safely charge the Li-Po battery.

CAUTION: All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly. Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in a ﬁ re, personal injury, and/or property damage.

• By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po battery you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries. If you do not agree with these conditions, return your complete model in new, unused condition to th the place of purchase immediately.

• If at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell, discon tinue use immediately. If charging or discharging, discontinue and disconnect. Continuing to use, charge or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result in ﬁ re.

Never charge

Batteries outside safe

temperature range.

• Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.).

• Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.

• Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not speciﬁ cally designed and protected for this purpose. Moisture causes damage to electronics.

• Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death.

• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.

Never charge

Batteries outside

recommended levels.

Never charge

damaged Batteries.

Store

Batteries safely.

• Always store the battery at room temperature in a dry area for best results.

• Always transport or temporarily store the battery in a tempera ture range of 40--120º F. Do not store battery or model in a car or direct sunlight. If stored in a hot car, the battery can be damaged or even catch ﬁ re.

• NEVER USE A Ni-Cd OR Ni-MH CHARGER. Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause ﬁ re resulting in personal injury and/or property damage.

• Never discharge Li-Po cells to below 3V under load.

• Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips.

• Always connect the charge cable to the charger ﬁ rst, with the charge cable plugged in, then connect the battery to avoid short circuit between the charge leads. Reverse the sequence when disconnecting.

Table of Contents

Safety Precautions and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Battery Warnings and Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Speciﬁ cations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Blade SR RTF Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Preparing for the First Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Flying Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Charge Errors and Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installing the Transmitter Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installing the Flight Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Center of Gravity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Transmitter Control Identiﬁ cation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Control Test / Understanding the Primary Flight Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2-in-1 Control Unit Description, Arming and Motor Control Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Gyro Initialization, Response Test and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Initialization and Response Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Gain Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Trim Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Servo Mode Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Dual Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Normal and Stunt Flight Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Throttle Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Before the First Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Choosing a Flying Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Flying the Blade SR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Tail Rotor Proportional Mix Trimmer Pot Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Main Rotor Blade Tracking Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Flybar Paddle Tracking Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Flybar Weights, Head Dampening Shims and Fine-Tuning Cyclic Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Channel 5 Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Transmitter, Receiver Binding and Fail-Safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Transmitter and Receiver Range Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

2010 Ofﬁ cial Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Warranty and Repair Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Compliance Information for the European Union. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Introduction

Your Blade® SR is the absolute best way to transition from ﬂ ying a coaxial heli to a single-rotor CCPM machine with conﬁ dence and, most importantly, success. It comes out of the box programmed to provide softer climb, pitch and roll response around the center of stick movement. This, combined with the tough, two-piece main frame and lower head speed, makes the Blade SR more forgiving and easier to master than most conventional CP helis. Plus, it’s big enough to ﬂ y outdoors even if there’s a little wind.

But before you take that ﬁ rst ﬂ ight, read through this manual thoroughly. It includes vital information on safely charging the battery, proper pre-ﬂ ight control checks and adjustments, and many other tips that will help make your ﬁ rst ﬂ ight a successful one.

Speciﬁ cations

Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.10 in (485mm)

Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.90 in (176mm)

Main Rotor Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.80 in (552mm)

Tail Rotor Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20 in (82mm)

Weight with Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 oz (340 g)

Main Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brushless 3900Kv (installed)

Tail Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Direct-Drive N60 (installed)

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3S 11.1V 1000mAh Li-Po (included)

Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-Cell 11.1V Li-Po

Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC to 12V DC, 1.5A (included)

Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HP6DSM 2.4GHz DSM 6-channel (included)*

Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spektrum AR6110e 2.4GHz DSM Microlite (installed)

On-Board Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-in-1 Mixer/ESCs (installed)

Servos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DS75 Digital Sub-Micro (3 installed)

Gyro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G110 Micro Heading Lock (installed)

* CCPM Helicopter programming is speciﬁ c to Blade SR. Please do not attempt to use transmitter with any other CCPM

helicopter

Blade SR RTF Contents

Item Description

Not Available Separately . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blade SR RTF Airframe

EFLH1057 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HP6DSM 6-Channel Transmitter, 2.4GHz DSM2: BSR

EFLB0997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000mAh 3S 11.1V 15C Li-Po, 20AWG JST/Balance

EFLC3105 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3S 11.1V Li-Po Balancing Charger, 0.8A

EFLC4000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC to 12V DC, 1.5- Amp Power Supply

EFLH1519 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Micro Helicopter Main Blade Holder: BSR

EFLH1129 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mounting Accessories & Wrench

EFLH1528 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hook and Loop Material

EFLH1444 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hook and Loop Strap

FUG4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 AA Batteries

No additional equipment is required to complete your Blade SR.

Preparing for the First Flight

Please note this checklist is not intended to be a replacement for the content of this instruction manual. Although it can be used as a quick start guide, we strongly suggest reading through this manual completely before proceeding.

• Remove and inspect contents

• Begin charging the ﬂ ight battery

• Install the 4 included AA batteries in the transmitter

• Install the ﬂ ight battery in the helicopter (once it has been fully charged)

• Check the Center of Gravity of the helicopter

• Test the controls

• Install the optional Training Gear Set (EFLH1527; strongly recommended if this is your ﬁ rst collective-pitch equipped helicopter model)

• Familiarize yourself with the controls

• Find a suitable area for ﬂ ying

Flying Checklist

❏ Always turn the transmitter on ﬁ rst ❏ Plug the ﬂ ight battery into the 2-in-1 control unit ❏ Allow the 2-in-1 control unit and gyro to arm and initialize properly ❏ Fly the model ❏ Land the model ❏ Unplug the ﬂ ight battery from the 2-in-1 control unit ❏ Always turn the transmitter off last

Battery Charging

It is important that you only charge the included 3S 11.1V 1000mAh Li-Po Battery Pack (EFLB0997) with the included 3S 11.1V Li-Po Balancing Charger (EFLC3105). Your battery pack is equipped with special Charge Protection Circuitry and a Balance Charge Lead with connector that is only compatible with this charger.

CAUTION: Attempting to charge the battery pack using another Li-Po charger or non Li-Po compatible charger could result in personal injury and/or property damage. Please familiarize yourself thoroughly with the Battery Warnings and Guidelines section before continuing.

The included 3S 11.1V Li-Po Balancing Charger will charge a near fully discharged (not over-discharged) 3S 11.1V 1000mAh Li-Po Battery Pack in approximately 1.2–1.5 hours. In some cases the charge time may be shorter depending on the actual amount of capacity left in the pack after a ﬂ ight.

CAUTION: NEVER charge the battery unattended. Note: The Li-Po battery pack included with your Blade SR will arrive partially charged. For this reason the initial charge may only take

approximately 30–50 minutes.

The charger requires up to 1.5 amps of 11.5–15-volt DC input power that can be supplied by the included AC to 12V DC, 1.5-amp Power Supply (EFLC4000) for convenient charging anywhere an AC outlet is available.

CAUTION: NEVER attempt to power the charger from an AC outlet without the use of a proper AC to DC adapter/power supply. Note: When using the AC to DC adapter/power supply, the charger is protected to prevent damage if the alligator clips touch. However,

please take care to ensure that the alligator clips do not cause shorting of the battery, adapter/power supply, etc. by keeping them clear.

Input power for the charger can also be supplied from a small 12-volt gel cell or car battery.

The charger is equipped with two LED indicators marked RED and GREEN on the label.

• Red Flashing LED Only: Input power with no battery connected

• Red and Green Solid LED: Battery connected and charging

• Red Solid LED Only: Charge complete

• Red and Green Flashing LED: Charge error

Once you have connected the charger to a power source, its red LED ﬂ ashes to indicate the charger has power and is ready to begin charging. Connect the Li-Po battery pack to the charger using the specially marked Balance Charge Lead exiting the battery pack and the connector labeled with 11.1V on the charger. The connector is keyed to

prevent reverse polarity connection.

Charge Errors and Indications

LED INDICATIONS

Red LED Green LED Charge Status

Charger powered

Flashing Off

Solid Solid Battery charging

Solid Off Charge complete

Flashing Flashing Charge error

on. No battery

connected.

Red • Green • Red • Green •

Red & Green • Red & Green

Installing the Transmitter Batteries

Install the 4 included AA batteries in the transmitter. Check the power level of the batteries and operation of the transmitter by switching the power switch on (upward). The LCD screen at the top of the transmitter will indicate the power level of the batteries. If at any time the voltage indicated on the LCD screen falls to 4.5V or less, an alarm will sound, and it will be necessary to replace the batteries with new ones.

Note: Because the HP6DSM transmitter included with the Blade SR

is equipped with Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM2 technology, it does not require the same input voltage or current consumption as a typical 72MHz transmitter for proper operation and optimum performance.

CHARGE ERRORS

LED Indication

Charge process interrupted. AC

power has been unplugged from the

charger or battery power supply

is low.

Flight battery is overdischarged.

Battery needs to be replaced.

Installing the Flight Battery

Use the included hook and loop material for mounting the Li-Po battery pack. We suggest installing the loop (fuzzy) material on the battery pack and the hook material on the battery support. You should also use the included hook and loop battery strap for the most secure attachment of the battery to the helicopter.

Center of Gravity

Once you have properly installed and secured the battery, check the helicopter’s center of gravity. With the canopy installed, lift the helicopter by the ﬂ ybar with the ﬂ ybar positioned perpendicular to the tail boom. Move the battery forward or rearward as required to achieve a slightly nose down or perfectly level helicopter position. You should always check the CG of your Blade SR before ﬂ ying, especially if you are switching between different sizes and types of battery packs.

Support by Flybar

Level or Slightly Downward Angle

Transmitter Control Identiﬁ cation

WARNING: Before each ﬂ ight ALWAYS turn the transmitter on before connecting the ﬂ ight battery to the 2-in-1 unit. After each

ﬂ ight, ALWAYS disconnect the ﬂ ight battery from the 2-in-1 unit before powering the transmitter off.

STICK Mode 1 Mode 2

Rudder AA Throttle BA

TRIM Mode 1 Mode 2

Rudder CC Throttle ED

Aileron BB

Elevator AB

Aileron FF

DFE

Elevator DE

Control Test/Understanding the Primary Flight Controls

Although each Blade SR model is test ﬂ own at the factory, you should test the controls prior to the ﬁ rst ﬂ ight to ensure none of the servos, linkages or parts were damaged during shipping and handling. Unplug the three bullet connectors between the main motor and ESC and tail motor from the 2-in-1 control unit. It is not safe to perform the control test with the main or tail motor plugs connected to the 2-in-1 control unit after power up.

Turn the transmitter on ﬁ rst and lower the throttle stick and trim completely. Then, plug the battery into the battery lead of the 2-in-1 unit.

Mode 2 Mode 1

Position the helicopter to view it from the left or right side. Move the collective stick up and down to check the collective pitch control. When the stick is pushed up, the swashplate should lower, increasing the pitch of the main blades.

Mode 2 Mode 1

Climb

With the stick pulled back down, the swashplate should raise, decreasing the pitch of the main blades.

Mode 2 Mode 1

Descend

Again viewing the helicopter from the left or right side, move the elevator stick forward and aft to check elevator pitch control. When the stick is pushed forward, the swashplate should also tilt forward.

Mode 1 Mode 2

Heli Moves Forward

With the stick pulled back, the swashplate will tilt toward the rear.

Mode 1 Mode 2

Heli Moves Backward

While viewing the helicopter from the rear (tail boom toward you), move the aileron stick left and right to check aileron roll control. When the stick is pushed to the left, the swashplate should also tilt left.

Mode 1 and 2

Heli Moves Left

With the stick pushed right, the swashplate will tilt to the right.

Mode 1 and 2

Heli Moves Right

Moving the rudder stick to the left will turn (yaw) the nose of the helicopter to the left about the axis of the main shaft. This is accomplished by decreasing the speed of the tail rotor blade.

Mode 1 and 2

Nose Yaw Left

Moving the stick to the right will turn (yaw) the nose of the helicopter to the right about the axis of the main shaft. This is accomplished by increasing the speed of the tail rotor blade.

Mode 1 and 2

Nose Yaw Right

If at any time during the test the controls do not respond properly, double-check the positions of the dip switches located under the door on the bottom left front of the transmitter. These dip switches set the transmitter programming for functions such as servo reversing, model type and various forms of mixing. Each switch should be set in the position as shown for proper control of the Blade SR.

If the controls still do not respond properly after ensuring the dip switch positions are correct, you should also check the servo connections to the receiver. The servos should be connected to the corresponding channel on the receiver as follows (when viewing the helicopter from behind):

AILE (Aileron) Channel – Left Rear aileron servo ELEV (Elevator) Channel – Forward elevator servo AUX1 (Pitch) Channel – Right Rear pitch servo

Once you’ve conﬁ rmed the proper dip switch positions and servo connections, all controls should be functioning properly. However, if you continue to encounter any problems with your Blade SR responding properly to the transmitter, do not ﬂ y. If you still encounter difﬁ culties, contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support ofﬁ ce.

If you’ve conﬁ rmed proper control operation of your Blade SR, unplug the ﬂ ight battery and reconnect the main and tail motors to the 2-in-1 unit, taking care to connect them to the proper leads using the markings on the label for reference.

2-in-1 Control Unit Description, Arming and Motor Control Test

Your Blade SR is equipped with a lightweight combination of main motor and tail motor electronic speed controls and main motor and tail motor proportional mixer. The 2-in-1 has an 8-amp brushless ESC for the main motor that is speciﬁ cally designed for use in helicopter models. The ESC is not programmable for use in other applications.

• “Soft” Low Voltage CutoffOccurs when the battery reaches approximately 9V under load. This helps prevent “deep” over-discharge of the Li-Po battery during use.

• Soft (Slow) StartIntended to help prevent potential damage of the gear train, motor and ESC by slowly increasing power to the motor. The ﬁ rst time you power up the ESC it will take 15 seconds for the ESC/motor to reach the power level you initially set with the throttle stick/ curve. This means you will need to wait 15 seconds before attempting any aggressive maneuvering to allow the power system to reach the set level of power.

Any time the ESC/motor have been powered down completely (to 0% power) for 15 seconds or more, the soft start will occur again. If you land the helicopter to make an adjustment as you will not need to rearm the ESC in order to perform a soft startup. Simply wait 15 seconds before powering up the ESC/motor again for ﬂ ight.

• Fast StartAllows any level of power to be applied almost immediately after ESC/motor have been powered down completely (to 0% power) for any amount of time less than 15 seconds. This is particularly helpful if you accidentally bump the Throttle Hold switch or when aborting an auto-rotation attempt as it will allow the ESC/motor to reach any power level you have set with the throttle stick almost immediately when the Throttle Hold switch is set back to the OFF (0) position.

Arming the 2-in-1 Unit

The following contains the steps you must follow to ensure proper arming and operation of the 2-in-1 unit, as well as proper motor response.

WARNING: Before each ﬂ ight ALWAYS turn the transmitter on before connecting the ﬂ ight battery to the 2-in-1 unit. Never connect

the ﬂ ight battery to the 2-in-1 unit before powering the transmitter on ﬁ rst. After each ﬂ ight, always disconnect the ﬂ ight battery from the 2-in-1 unit before powering the transmitter off.

Note: The antennas exiting the Spektrum AR6100e receiver should extend outward (to the left and right of the helicopter) as much

as possible for the best overall performance. Be sure to double-check the position and orientation of both antennas before each ﬂ ying session, especially if the helicopter was taken out of a box or carrying case.

1. Both the throttle stick and throttle trim MUST be in their lowest possible position in order for the 2-in-1 unit to arm. The ﬂ ight mode (F MODE) switch must be in the normal (0) ﬂ ight mode position with the switch toggled toward the back of the transmitter for the unit to arm. If this is the ﬁ rst test ﬂ ight, or a test ﬂ ight following repairs, you will also want to center the rudder, aileron and elevator trims

2. Turn the transmitter on and ensure it has adequate battery power. Connect the ﬂ ight battery to the 2-in-1 unit. Note: Do not move or sway the helicopter until the red LED on the gyro illuminates solidly.

3. You will hear two “beeps” from the 2-in-1, indicating it has armed properly. The ﬁ nal step of the initialization is for the red LED on the

gyro to illuminate solidly.

4. When you have heard two “beeps”, the unit is armed and ready for ﬂ ight.

CAUTION: both the main and tail rotors will now spin with throttle stick input. For safety, once the unit is armed, the main and tail motors will not spin with the throttle stick and trim in their lowest positions. We also suggest setting the throttle hold (TH HOLD) switch in the on (1) position, toward the front of the transmitter, once the 2-in-1 unit has armed. This will keep the motors and rotor blades from spinning while you handle the helicopter and transmitter.

5. If you have not set the throttle hold switch to the on position, or after you set the switch to the off (0) position toward the back of the transmitter, DO NOT advance the throttle stick until you are clear of the rotor blades and ready to ﬂ y. Note: If you do not hear two beeps or if you hear a constant series of beeps after battery power is applied, the

2-in-1 unit has not armed properly. A constant series of beeps indicates the throttle is set too high for initialization.

6. Conﬁ rm that the throttle stick is in the lowest possible position and that the throttle trim is set in approximately the middle position.

7. Once you have placed the helicopter in a safe area, free of obstructions, and are clear of the rotor blades, you can safely begin to power up the model to check for proper operation of the motors.

8. Advance the throttle stick upward slowly, just until both the main and tail rotor blades begin to spin. DO NOT attempt to ﬂ y the helicopter at this time. Note the direction the main and tail rotor blades spin. The main rotor blades spin clockwise when viewed from the top, with the tail rotor blade spinning clockwise when viewed from the right-hand side of the helicopter. If the main rotor blades are operating in the wrong direction, simply reverse the position of any two motor wire lead connections to the 2-in-1 unit.

9. With the tail motor/rotor spinning at a low rpm, check that the tail rotor is responding properly to transmitter inputs. When inputing a slight amount of right rudder, the tail rotor rpm’s should increase, pushing the nose of the helicopter to the right. If you are on carpet, grass, or an otherwise uneven surface, be very careful not to allow the helicopter to catch the vertical ﬁ n when testing the tail rotor control on the ground (or during liftoff when beginning a ﬂ ight).

After conﬁ rming that both rotor blades are rotating in the correct directions, and the tail rotor is responding properly to rudder inputs, your Blade SR is ready for ﬂ ight. However, please be sure to review the following sections of the manual BEFORE proceeding with the ﬁ rst ﬂ ight.

Gyro Initialization, Response Test and Adjustment

Your Blade SR model is equipped with an E-ﬂ ite G110 Micro Heading Lock Gyro. This gyro offers an excellent blend of size, weight, features and performance.

Initialization and Response Test

The following includes the steps to properly initialize and operate the gyro.

1. After connecting the ﬂ ight battery to the 2-in-1 unit, do not move or sway the helicopter. Allow it to remain motionless until the red LED on the gyro illuminates solidly, indicating that the gyro has initialized properly and is ready for use. Note: It is extremely important that you do not move or sway the helicopter after powering it on and before the gyro initializes. The gyro must be allowed adequate time to record the neutral position in order to initialize for proper operation. If you ever accidentally move the helicopter after powering it on and before the gyro initializes, power the helicopter off (by disconnecting the ﬂ ight battery from the 2-in-1 unit) and repeat the correct process.

2. Once the gyro initializes properly, conﬁ rm that the gyro is responding properly and providing proper inputs to the tail rotor in order to counteract any unwanted changes in yaw. For added safety during the test, disconnect the main motor from the 2-in-1 control unit.

3. Secure the helicopter and ensure that all objects are free and clear of the tail rotor blades, advance the throttle/collective stick on

the transmitter to approximately 1/4–1/2 travel. Use caution, as the tail motor may begin to spin the tail rotor blade.

4. While holding the helicopter securely and ensuring that all objects are free and clear from the tail motor, quickly twist the nose of

the helicopter to the left. If the tail motor/rotor is responding properly to inputs from the gyro, the rpm’s will increase to counteract the nose twisting to the left, in order to bring the nose back to the right. When quickly twisting the nose of the helicopter to right, the rpm’s should decrease or stop entirely. If the tail motor/rotor is not responding properly, use the reverse switch located on the gyro to reverse the direction of response.

5. After conﬁ rming that the tail motor/rotor responds properly to inputs from the gyro, disconnect the battery from the 2-in-1 control unit. Power down the transmitter and reconnect the main motor to the 2-in-1 unit.

Gain Adjustments

• The gyro’s yellow-colored auxiliary (AUX) lead and connector will not be plugged into the receiver. This is not a problem as the gyro

will always be in the heading lock mode and the gain value can be set using the gain value adjustment pot located on the gyro itself.

• After making the initial test ﬂ ight, you may ﬁ nd that it is necessary to adjust the gyro gain setting value. The goal, when using a heading lock gyro, is to ﬁ nd the highest gain setting value at which the tail of the helicopter does not twitch quickly from side to side in all areas of ﬂ ight. In the case of the G110 in the Blade SR, it is typical to have the gain setting adjustment pot set as shown below, which is only a few

degrees off of full counterclockwise.

• Small, air swooshing noises along with a small amount of movement side to side is normal for a direct-drive tail system, like that found on the Blade SR. Don’t confuse this for a gain setting that is too high.

Note: If the tail spins in one direction or the other as you are trying to

lift off, please check the gyro gain. It may be adjusted too high or too low.

Optimum Range

Trim Adjustments

During ﬂ ight, it may be necessary to make some small adjustments to the rudder trim in order to prevent the nose/tail of the model from “drifting” to the left or right when the rudder stick is in the neutral position. Typically, only a small amount of adjustment may be necessary.

Note: Avoid sudden temperature and environmental condition changes when using a gyro. It is best to not ﬂ y a model on a very hot

(or cold) day immediately after removing it from an air-conditioned (or heated) vehicle. Keep the gyro out of direct sunlight and away from any heat-generating sources on the model.

To help the gyro better acclimate to temperature and environmental conditions at the ﬂ ying ﬁ eld, let your Blade SR stand in the environment for approximately 10–15 minutes before ﬂ ying, allowing the temperature of the gyro sensor to stabilize. If you do not allow the temperature to stabilize, you may experience radical trim changes that require signiﬁ cant adjustments of the rudder trim during ﬂ ight.

Servo Mode Setting

The G110 is equipped with a switch and software that allows its performance to be optimized for use with most analog and some digital servos. The servo mode selection switch is found on the side of the gyro.

The Blade SR uses an ESC and motor to control the tail. You must be certain that the servo mode selection switch on the gyro is set to standard servo mode to ensure proper response and performance of the gyro. If it is set to digital servo mode, the electronic speed control and tail motor will not respond properly to inputs from the gyro or transmitter. This could even cause failure of the motor, ESC or both.

Dual Rates

The HP6DSM transmitter included with your Blade SR features a dual rate (D RATE) switch. This switch allows the pilot to toggle between the high (HI) and low (LO) control rates available for the aileron, elevator and rudder channels.

If the Blade SR is your ﬁ rst single-rotor and/or collective-pitch equipped helicopter model, we strongly recommend that you make your ﬁ rst ﬂ ights with the dual rates set to low.

Toggling the switch toward the front of the transmitter (position LO) allows the control rates to achieve their lowest maximum values. This is typically the preferred rate for low-time and other pilots interested most in a reduced amount of control that allows for smoother and more easily controlled hovering and ﬂ ying.

Dual Rate (D RATE) Switch

(HI) rate

(LO) rate

Toggling the switch towards the back of the transmitter (position HI) allows the control rates to achieve their highest maximum values. This is typically the preferred rate for experienced pilots interested in more control response for forward ﬂ ight and basic

aerobatic maneuvers.

Note: In order to improve the overall control experience, a small amount of exponential (to reduce the amount of control authority/

sensitivity around neutral stick) has been programmed into the transmitter for both the high and low rates.

Normal and Stunt Flight Modes

The HP6DSM transmitter also features a ﬂ ight mode (F MODE) switch. This switch allows the pilot to toggle between the normal (0) and stunt/idle up (1) ﬂ ight modes.

Toggling the ﬂ ight mode switch toward the rear of the transmitter (position 0) puts the transmitter/helicopter in normal ﬂ ight mode. This is the preferred ﬂ ight mode for

general hovering. When you toggle the ﬂ ight mode switch toward the front

of the transmitter (position 1), the transmitter/helicopter will be in the stunt/idle up ﬂ ight mode. This is the preferred ﬂ ight mode for most forward/backward ﬂ ying.

Note: When in stunt mode, even with the throttle stick

all the way down, the blades and motors will continue to spin. You must use the normal ﬂ ight mode to safely turn off the motors. For safety, the 2-in-1 unit will not arm if the ﬂ ight battery is plugged in and the ﬂ ight mode switch is in the stunt position.

Also, when switching between the normal and stunt ﬂ ight modes, it is best to do so in the air while ﬂ ying or transitioning to forward ﬂ ight. There may be a slight change of rotor speed while switching modes, so be aware of the possibility of a slight altitude change. Never switch into stunt mode without having powered the main and tail motors up innormal mode ﬁ rst. The abrupt start could cause damage to the gears, motors or possibly even the 2-in-1 unit.

The stunt mode throttle curve midpoint adjustment (SM TCM ADJ) knob is located on the forward top left panel, next to the ﬂ ight mode switch. This knob allows you to adjust the midpoint value of the throttle curve when in the stunt/idle up ﬂ ight mode. It has no affect on the throttle curve in the normal ﬂ ight mode, or on the endpoints of the throttle curve

in the stunt/idle up ﬂ ight mode. The SM TCM ADJ knob offers you the ability to adjust the main rotor head speed, and in turn the collective and cyclic control response

of the model between the endpoints of the throttle curve in the stunt ﬂ ight mode. Typically, a higher main rotor head speed will result in quicker collective and cyclic control response around middle stick.

For example, when you have the knob in the lowest, most counterclockwise position, the main rotor head speed in hover (and during transition from positive to negative pitch, and vice-versa) will be lower than it is when at the top or bottom of the throttle/collective stick range.

When you have the knob in the highest, most clockwise position, the main rotor head speed in hover (and during transition from positive to negative pitch, and vice-versa) will be similar to when you are at the top or bottom of the throttle/collective stick range. This is generally preferred when ﬂ ying in breezy conditions, and for the quickest collective and cyclic response. It is also helpful when performing aerobatics like loops and rolls as it will help to maintain more consistent main rotor head speeds. This also allows for more consistent tail holding power because the torque and main to tail motor mixing changes will be minimized throughout the throttle/collective stick range.

Note: Because of the stable settings of the Blade SR, the stunt mode is non-aggressive and basic aerobatics should be ﬂ own for the

ﬁ rst time with plenty of altitude until you are accustomed to the control response.

(Position 1)

F MODE

(Position 0)

Throttle Hold

The HP6DSM transmitter features a throttle hold (TH HOLD) switch. This switch allows the pilot to toggle

between throttle hold off (position 0) and throttle hold on (position 1).

When the throttle hold switch is toggled toward the rear of the transmitter (position 0), throttle hold will be off. When throttle hold is off, the transmitter will be in the normal or stunt ﬂ ight mode (depending on the position

in which the F MODE switch is set). When the throttle hold switch is toggled toward the

front of the transmitter (position 1), throttle hold will be on. Toggling the throttle hold switch to the on position also allows you to safely power down the 2-in-1/motors any time the helicopter is not ﬂ ying. This allows you to safely handle the helicopter, while the 2-in-1 unit is still armed, regardless of the throttle/collective stick and ﬂ ight mode switch positions.

Note: You should always be in the normal ﬂ ight mode and have the throttle/collective stick set to the lowest possible position BE-

FORE switching throttle hold off. If the throttle hold switch is in the on position, and the throttle/collective stick is set to anything above the lowest possible position with the ﬂ ight mode switch set to the normal position, the 2-in-1 /motors will power up as soon as the throttle hold switch is set to the off position. This is also the case regardless of the throttle/collective stick position when the ﬂ ight mode switch is set to the stunt position. You must exercise extreme care and caution when switching the throttle hold switch to the off position.

Throttle Hold

(Position 0)

(Position 1)

Before the First Flight

Although each Blade SR model is factory assembled and tested, you should check the following before making your ﬁ rst ﬂ ight.

• Check the security of all screws on your model. Tighten any screws that may be loose and replace any screws or other parts that may be stripped.

• C heck to be sure that the screws securing the main rotor blades in the blade grips are tightened so the blades can pivot in the grips

when moderate pressure is applied. Never allow the main blades to swing freely in their grips.

• Check the security of all the plastic ball link ends on your model. The links should stay attached to the control/linkage balls even when moderate force is applied. Any link that does not stay attached to the control/linkage ball should be replaced before ﬂ ight.

• Check to be sure that all electronic equipment and wire leads are secure and will not come into contact with any moving parts.

• If this is the ﬁ rst test ﬂ ight or a test ﬂ ight following repairs, you will also want to center the rudder, aileron and elevator trims.

• Your Blade SR is now ready for ﬂ ight.

Choosing a Flying Area

Select a large, open area that is free of people and obstructions. Until you have properly trimmed, adjusted and become familiar with the handling of the Blade SR, you should make your ﬁ rst and subsequent test ﬂ ights outdoors in CALM air only.

It is possible for the Blade SR to be ﬂ own indoors, in a very large facility such as a gym that is also free of people and obstructions. The Blade SR is not intended to be ﬂ own in small indoor areas where it may be possible to ﬂ y a coaxial helicopter like the Blade CX2

or Blade CX3.

Flying the Blade SR

• Slowly raise the throttle stick, increasing the speed of the main rotor blades until the model begins to lift off.

• Lift the model off the ground just a few inches and concentrate on balancing the left-hand (throttle) stick position so that the model holds a steady hover altitude. As you will ﬁ nd, the Blade SR requires minor throttle/collective pitch adjustments to maintain its altitude in hover. Keep these adjustments as minimal as possible as large adjustments could result in a loss of control and/or a possible crash.

• Check to see if any trim adjustments are required to help keep the Blade SR from constantly drifting in various directions. If you ﬁ nd

the helicopter constantly drifts without any directional control input, it will be best to land the model before making any adjustments to the trim levers.

If the nose of the helicopter is drifting to the left or right, you will need to adjust the rudder trim. Adjust the tail rotor proportional mix if you experience any difﬁ culties in trimming nose drift with the rudder trim lever only.

If the helicopter is drifting forward or backward, you will need to adjust the elevator trim. If the helicopter is drifting to the left or right, you will need to adjust the aileron trim.

Continue to make trim adjustments until the helicopter can hover at a low altitude with very little drifting and directional control input. If the Blade SR is your ﬁ rst single-rotor and/or collective pitch helicopter model, it may be best to have an experienced helicopter pilot trim the model for you before making your ﬁ rst ﬂ ight.

Note: You can use the throttle trim to adjust the throttle and collective pitch values for a given throttle stick position. For example,

raising the throttle trim will allow the model to hover at a lower throttle stick position.

• Once you have the Blade SR properly trimmed and maintaining a stable low-level hover, practice using the rudder, elevator and aileron controls to get a feel for how the helicopter responds to control inputs. Remember to keep the control inputs as minimal as possible to prevent over-controlling the helicopter, especially when in hover.

• When comfortable with hovering the Blade SR at low-levels of altitude just a few inches off the ground, you can transition to hovering and ﬂ ying the helicopter at higher altitudes of approximately three to four feet. At these higher altitudes you will be able to get a feel for the ﬂ ight characteristics of the helicopter when it is ﬂ ying out of “ground effect.”

• Don’t be afraid to set the helicopter down on the ground quickly by lowering the throttle when approaching obstacles to help prevent main rotor blade strikes. Also, the optional training gear set will help to further prevent damage to the helicopter in the event that you must make an abrupt landing to avoid walls or other obstacles when it is installed.

• If at any time during ﬂ ight you feel like the helicopter is drifting out of control, it is best to return all controls to neutral and to lower the throttle stick and trim completely or to activate throttle hold. This will help to reduce the amount of damage that may be caused in the event of a crash.

NOTICE: Activating throttle hold (in any ﬂ ight mode) in the event of a crash could result in damage to the ESCs in the 2-in-1 unit, which may require replacement of the 2-in-1 unit.

Note: Crash damage is not covered under warranty.

• It is extremely important when hovering and ﬂ ying the Blade SR to be aware of the power level of the Li-Po battery pack. If at any time the helicopter begins to require more throttle than typical to maintain hover or ﬂ ight, or has lost the ability to maintain hover or ﬂ ight due to signiﬁ cant loss of power, land the helicopter and power the motors down IMMEDIATELY to prevent over-discharge of the Li-Po battery pack. If you continue to run the motors after noticing a loss in power it is possible to discharge the Li-Po battery pack too far, causing permanent damage to the pack. Over-discharge of the Li-Po battery pack can result in shortened ﬂ ight times, loss of power output or failure of the pack entirely.

Tail Rotor Proportional Mix Trimmer Pot Adjustment

The proportional trimmer pot adjusts the amount of tail motor to mainmotor mixing.

After establishing a stable hover, quickly advance the throttle/collective stick upward to “pop” the helicopter up a few feet in altitude. During the abrupt increase in altitude, note which direction the nose of the helicopter may yaw/turn. If the nose of the helicopter does not yaw in either direction by a signiﬁ cant amount, no adjustment is necessary. If the nose of the helicopter yaws to the left, you will want to increase the amount of tail motor to main motor mixing. By turning the proportional trimmer pot clockwise (+), you increase the tail motor/rotor rpm for a given main motor/rotor rpm. This increase in tail motor/rotor rpm will help to push the nose of the helicopter to the right when there is an abrupt change in torque.

If the nose of the helicopter tries to yaw to the right, decrease the tail rotor proportional mix by turning the proportional trimmer pot counterclockwise (-).

Note: You must always power down the 2-in-1 control unit before making adjustments to the proportional mix trimmer pot. Any

changes made to the trimmer pot will not take effect until the 2-in-1 unit is rearmed.

Proportional Pot

Main Rotor Blade Tracking Adjustment

CAUTION: Be sure to maintain a safe distance from the helicopter (approximately 10–15 feet) and to wear appropriate eye

protection (such as safety goggles) when tracking the main rotor blades to avoid injury.

Blade tracking is a critical element to the ﬂ ight performance of just about any helicopter, including the Blade SR. Main rotor blades that are out of track may cause vibration, instability, and loss of power. Although each Blade SR model is test ﬂ own and tracked at the factory, you may need to adjust blade tracking after blade changes, repairs, or pitch control link adjustments.

To check main rotor blade tracking and make any required adjustments:

• Be certain that the main rotor blades have been properly installed and secured. The main blades should be tightened so they can pivot in the blade grip when moderate pressure is applied. Never allow the main blades to swing freely in their grips.

• After powering the model on and allowing the 2-in-1 unit and gyro to arm and initialize properly, bring the main rotor blades of your Blade SR up to speed. You can check the blade tracking either on the ground or in the air at eye level. It might be a good idea to have an assistant on hand to help sight the blades. Again, be certain to maintain a safe distance of approximately 10–15 feet from the helicopter when checking the tracking of the main rotor blades.

• Once the main rotor blades have been brought up to speed, note which blade is running low and which blade is running high (by the colored tracking tape).

Blades Out of Track - Adjustment Necessary

• Power down the helicopter in order to make any necessary adjustments to the linkages. You can increase the pitch of the low blade by lengthening its pitch control linkage. This is accomplished by turning one of the Ball Link ends out by one-half to one full turn. Or, you can decrease the pitch of the high blade by shortening the linkage.

Note: The blade you choose to raise or lower when making tracking adjustments will depend on the pitch of each blade. Because

both rotor blades should be as close to 0 degrees as possible when throttle hold is activated and the throttle/collective stick is in the middle position, you can easily identify which rotor blade to adjust.

If one blade is “lower” than 0 degrees, raise it to match the other blade. If one blade is “higher” than 0 degrees, lower it to match the other blade.

Typically, not much adjustment should be necessary to properly track the main rotor blades. If signiﬁ cant adjustments are required, be sure to double-check the length of both pitch control links (they should be close to the same length). In most cases, you should be able to get both blades tracking perfectly in the same plane. Due to slight variations in the ball links and threaded linkage rods/pushrods of the pitch control linkages, it may not always be possible to achieve absolutely perfect blade tracking.

Blades In Track - No Adjustment Necessary

Flybar Paddle Tracking Adjustment

While main blade tracking is a critical element of ﬂ ight performance, proper ﬂ ybar paddle tracking and positioning is also important in maintaining proper control response and vibration-free operation.

To check ﬂ ybar paddle tracking, positioning and making adjustments;

• Conﬁ rm that both ﬂ ybar paddles are equally spaced from the ends of the paddle control frame. If they are not equally spaced, adjust the position of the ﬂ ybar by loosening the setscrews located in the paddle control frame, then sliding the ﬂ ybar from side to side until they are.

• Be certain that both ﬂ ybar paddles are parallel to the paddle control frame. If they are not, loosen the screws and nuts in the ﬂ ybar paddles and twist the paddles until they are properly aligned and parallel with the paddle control frame.

• If you have made certain that both ﬂ ybar paddles are parallel to the paddle control frame arms, they should now be parallel to one another.

• Once you have properly positioned and aligned the ﬂ ybar paddles, be certain they are ﬁ rmly secured using the screws, washers and hex nuts.

Flybar Weights, Head Dampening Shims and Fine-Tuning Cyclic Response

Your Blade SR is equipped with two sets of ﬂ ybar weights that are secured in both the outermost position against the ﬂ ybar paddle and the innermost position, closest to the head/main shaft.

Note: The innermost collars are used to secure the paddle control frame and should not be moved.

Movable

In the outer position, the weights help provide added stability by increasing the amount of cyclic input required to overcome the gyroscopic force of the ﬂ ybar paddles. In general, ﬂ ying with the weights in this position will still provide good cyclic response, but with reduced sensitivity (especially when in hover), when compared to having them positioned closer to the head/main shaft on the ﬂ ybar. We suggest you make your ﬁ rst ﬂ ights with the ﬂ ybar weights in this position before making any adjustments.

If, after the ﬁ rst few ﬂ ights, you feel as though the cyclic response is too quick, we recommend moving the inner set of weights out, next to the outer set. With both sets in the outer position, the cyclic response will become noticeably less responsive.

If, you would prefer to have even quicker cyclic response, you can reposition the outer ﬂ ybar weights so that they are closer in to the head/main shaft on the ﬂ ybar. It is usually best to move the weights in only a small distance at a time before making each subsequent test ﬂ ight, until you ﬁ nd the position at which you prefer the cyclic response most.

Note: It is important that the weight(s) on each side of the ﬂ ybar be positioned at a distance equal from the head/main shaft in order

to prevent imbalance that could lead to vibration in the rotor head.

Dampening of the rotor head (main rotor blades) can also be adjusted in order to ﬁ ne-tune the cyclic response of your model. In general, stiffer dampening will result in quicker cyclic response. The dampening of your Blade SR has been set to provide good stability right out of the box, and we suggest that you make your ﬁ rst ﬂ ights with this amount of dampening before making any changes.

If, after the ﬁ rst few ﬂ ights, you would prefer to have quicker cyclic response, you can stiffen the rotor head dampening by adding shims between the O-ring and step washer on each side of the center hub (see the “Exploded View” drawing and parts listing for reference). Head dampening shims are available separately in packs of eight (EFLH1144); install only one shim per side at a time before making each test ﬂ ight, until you ﬁ nd the dampening you prefer.

Note: Always install an equal number of shims on each side of the center hub. Note: If you install too many shims, the helicopter can wobble and shake in ﬂ ight.

Channel 5 Knob

The HP6DSM transmitter is equipped with an optional-use channel 5 knob (CH 5) located on the forward top right panel, next to the dual rate switch.

This knob allows you to control function of the transmitter’s ﬁ fth channel. And while this channel remains unused for ﬂ ying the Blade SR, it is available for use in controlling a variety of potential optional features including actuation of a servo, electronic components or even for setting the gain of a gyro remotely from the transmitter. It allows fully proportional control of the ﬁ fth channel from approximately 0–100% travel.

Though servo reversing is available for this channel, the knob can be operated in either direction for control. You can use either the most clockwise (+) or most counterclockwise (-) position for 0 or 100% travel, and you will achieve approximately 50% travel with the knob in the middle position, pointing directly to the rear of the transmitter.

0% (or 100%) Travel

50% Travel

100% (or 0%) Travel

Transmitter, Receiver Binding and Fail-Safe

Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identiﬁ er) code of a single speciﬁ c transmitter. If you ever have to replace the transmitter or the receiver for your model, you will need to “bind” the new transmitter or receiver to your existing transmitter or receiver for proper operation.

During the binding process, the smart fail-safe (SmartSafe™) positions of your system are also set. With SmartSafe, in case of loss of signal, the throttle will go to the preset position that was stored during the binding process and all other channels will hold their last position. And if the 2-in-1 control unit and receiver are powered on before the transmitter, all channels but throttle will go to the fail-safe positions that were stored during the binding process, while the throttle channel will not generate a pulse in order to prevent the ESCs from arming.

Note: Because the SmartSafe positions are set during the binding process, it is important to set all channels to the preferred fail-

safe positions before proceeding. In the case of the Blade SR, we strongly recommend setting the throttle stick and throttle trim to their lowest positions, and the rudder, aileron and elevator sticks and trims to their neutral positions. Channel 5 should

be set to your preferred position if you have chosen to use it.

The following steps outline the binding process:

Note: For added safety, disconnect both the main and tail motors from the 2-in-1 control unit before proceeding. Once the binding

process is complete and the ﬂ ight battery is unplugged from the 2-in-1 unit, reconnect the main and tail motor to the 2-in-1 unit.

• In order to bind the Spektrum AR6100e receiver to the transmitter, you must ﬁ rst connect the included bind plug to the battery (BATT) channel pins on the receiver. Then you will need to power on the 2-in-1 unit and receiver by connecting the ﬂ ight battery to the 2-in-1

BEFORE powering the transmitter on.

• When you connect the ﬂ ight battery to the 2-in-1 unit with the bind plug connected to the battery channel pins on the receiver, you will see an orange LED blink rapidly on the receiver itself.

• Once the orange LED on the receiver begins to blink, it will be time to power the transmitter on in bind mode. To enter bind mode with the transmitter, pull the trainer (TRAINER) switch toward the front of the transmitter, then, while holding the trainer switch forward, power the transmitter on. You’ve successfully entered bind mode when the transmitter beeps and the red LED located under the door on the bottom left front of the transmitter blinks rapidly. You can release the trainer switch after the transmitter stops beeping and the transmitter will remain in bind mode until the

binding process is complete.

• Then, once the orange LED on the receiver glows solidly, the receiver is bound to the transmitter. Now you will need to power down the 2-in-1 control unit, receiver and transmitter, and remove the bind plug from the receiver.

Note: You will need to remove the bind plug from the receiver once it has been bound to the transmitter. If you do not remove the

bind plug, the receiver will enter bind mode every time the 2-in-1 unit and receiver are powered on.

Transmitter and Receiver Range Testing

The HP6DSM transmitter features Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM full range technology. It also features a range test mode that allows you to check and ensure that the transmitter and receiver are offering the required range for proper and reliable operation.

Before each ﬂ ying session, you should perform a range check. The transmitter must be in the range check mode. Enter the range check mode by having the transmitter powered on, then pulling the trainer (TRAINER) switch toward the front of the trans-

mitter. While holding the trainer switch forward, Cycle the dual rate (D RATE) switch from the high position (HI) to the low position (LO) two times (for a total of four dual rate switch position changes).

After cycling the dual rate switch properly while holding the trainer switch, the transmitter should begin to beep. The transmitter is now in range check mode, and will continue to beep and remain in this mode until the trainer switch is released.

Note: It is helpful to perform the range check with the help of another person that can conﬁ rm proper control response of the model

while it is positioned away from you.

• With the model resting on the ground, stand 30 paces (approximately 90 feet) away from the model.

• Face the model with the transmitter in your normal ﬂ ying position.

• You should have total control of the model with the trainer switch pulled at 30 paces (90 feet).

2010 O cial Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code

Effective January 1, 2010 GENERAL

1. A model aircraft shall be deﬁ ned as a non-human carrying device capable of sustained ﬂ ight in the atmosphere. It shall not exceed

limitations established in this code and is intended to be used exclusively for recreational or competition activity.

2. The maximum takeoff weight of a model aircraft, including fuel, is 55 pounds, except for those ﬂ own under the AMA Experimental

Aircraft Rules.

3. I will abide by this Safety Code and all rules established for the ﬂ ying site I use. I will not willfully ﬂ y my model aircraft in a reckless

and/or dangerous manner.

4. I will not ﬂ y my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air shows, or model demonstrations until it has been proven airworthy.

5. I will not ﬂ y my model aircraft higher than approximately 400 feet above ground level, when within three (3) miles of an airport with-

out notifying the airport operator. I will yield the right-of-way and avoid ﬂ ying in the proximity of full-scale aircraft, utilizing a spotter when appropriate.

6. I will not ﬂ y my model aircraft unless it is identiﬁ ed with my name and address, or AMA number, inside or afﬁ xed to the outside of the

model aircraft. This does not apply to model aircraft ﬂ own indoors.

7. I will not operate model aircraft with metal-blade propellers or with gaseous boosts (other than air), nor will I operate model aircraft

with fuels containing tetranitromethane or hydrazine.

8. I will not operate model aircraft carrying pyrotechnic devices which explode, burn, or propel a projectile of any kind. Exceptions

include Free Flight fuses or devices that burn producing smoke and are securely attached to the model aircraft during ﬂ ight. Rocket motors up to a G-series size may be used, provided they remain ﬁ rmly attached to the model aircraft during ﬂ ight. Model rockets may be ﬂ own in accordance with the National Model Rocketry Safety Code; however, they may not be launched from model aircraft. Ofﬁ cially designated AMAAir Show Teams (AST) are authorized to use devices and practices as deﬁ ned within the Air Show Advisory Committee Document.

9. I will not operate my model aircraft while under the inﬂ uence of alcohol or within eight (8) hours of having consumed alcohol.

10. I will not operate my model aircraft while using any drug which could adversely affect my ability to safely control my model aircraft.

11. Children under six (6) years old are only allowed on a ﬂ ightline or in a ﬂ ight area as a pilot or while under ﬂ ight instruction.

12. When and where required by rule, helmets must be properly worn and fastened. They must be OSHA, DOT, ANSI, SNELL or

NOCSAE approved or comply with comparable standards.

RADIO CONTROL

1. All model ﬂ ying shall be conducted in a manner to avoid over ﬂ ight of unprotected people.

2. I will have completed a successful radio equipment ground-range check before the ﬁ rst ﬂ ight of a new or repaired model aircraft.

3. I will not ﬂ y my model aircraft in the presence of spectators until I become a proﬁ cient ﬂ ier, unless I am assisted by an

experienced pilot.

4. At all ﬂ ying sites a line must be established, in front of which all ﬂ ying takes place. Only personnel associated with ﬂ ying the model

aircraft are allowed at or in front of the line. In the case of airshows demonstrations straight line must be established. An area away from the line must be maintained for spectators. Intentional ﬂ ying behind the line is prohibited.

5. I will operate my model aircraft using only radio control frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission

(FCC). Only individuals properly licensed by the FCC are authorized to operate equipment on Amateur Band frequencies.

FREE FLIGHT

1. I will not launch my model aircraft unless I am at least 100 feet downwind of spectators and automobile parking.

2. I will not ﬂ y my model aircraft unless the launch area is clear of all individuals except my mechanic, ofﬁ cials, and other ﬂ iers.

3. I will use an effective device to extinguish any fuse on the model aircraft after the fuse has completed its function.

CONTROL LINE

1. I will subject my complete control system (including the safety thong where applicable) to an inspection and pull test prior to ﬂ ying.

The pull test will be in accordance with the current Competition Regulations for the applicable model aircraft category. Model aircraft not ﬁ tting a speciﬁ c category shall use those pull-test requirements as indicated for Control Line Precision Aerobatics.

2. I will ensure that my ﬂ ying area is clear of all utility wires or poles and I will not ﬂ y a model aircraft closer than 50 feet to any above-

ground electric utility lines.

3. I will ensure that my ﬂ ying area is clear of all nonessential participants and spectators before permitting my engine to be started.

Please see your local or regional modeling association’s guidelines for proper, safe operation of your model aircraft.

Warranty and Repair Policy

Warranty Period

Exclusive Warranty- Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warranties that the Products purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase by the Purchaser.

Limited Warranty

Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice and disclaims all other warranties, express or implied. (a) This warranty is limited to the original Purchaser (“Purchaser”) and is not transferable. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED

UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER. This warranty covers only those Products purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer. Third party transactions are not covered by this warranty. Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims.

(b) Limitations- HORIZON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ABOUT NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCT. THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER’S INTENDED USE.

(c) Purchaser Remedy- Horizon’s sole obligation hereunder shall be that Horizon will, at its option, (i) repair or (ii) replace, any Product determined by Horizon to be defective. In the event of a defect, these are the Purchaser’s exclusive remedies. Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all equipment involved in a warranty claim. Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modiﬁ cation of or to any part of the Product. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper installation, operation, maintenance, or attempted repair by anyone other than Horizon. Return of any Product by Purchaser must be approved in writing by Horizon before shipment.

Damage Limits

HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCT, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY. Further, in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted. As Horizon has no control over use, setup, ﬁ nal assembly, modiﬁ cation or misuse, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or assembly, the user accepts all resulting liability.

If you as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this Product, you are advised to return this Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.

Law: These Terms are governed by Illinois law (without regard to conﬂ ict of law principals).

Warranty Services Questions, Assistance, and Repairs

Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or repair. Once assembly, setup or use of the Product has been started, you must contact Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance. For questions or assistance, please direct your email to productsupport@ horizonhobby.com, or call 877.504.0233 toll free to speak to a Product Support representative. You may also ﬁ nd information on our website at www.horizonhobby.com.

Inspection or Repairs

If this Product needs to be inspected or repaired, please use the Horizon Online Repair Request submission process found on our website or call Horizon to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton. Please Note that original boxes may be included, but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection. Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels, as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility. An Online Repair Request is available at www.horizonhobby.com http://www.horizonhobby.com under the Repairs tab. If you do not have internet access, please contact Horizon Product Support to obtain a RMA number along with instructions for submitting your product for repair. When calling Horizon, you will be asked to provide your complete name, street address, email address and phone number where you can be reached during business hours. When sending product into Horizon, please include your RMA number, a list of the included items, and a brief summary of the problem. A copy of your original sales receipt must be included for warranty consideration. Be sure your name, address, and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton.

Notice: Do not ship batteries to Horizon. If you have any issue with a battery, please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support ofﬁ ce.

Warranty Inspection and Repairs To receive warranty service, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Provided war-

ranty conditions have been met, your Product will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon.

Non-Warranty Repairs Should your repair not be covered by warranty the repair will be completed and payment will be required without notiﬁ cation or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost. By submitting the item for repair

you are agreeing to payment of the repair without notiﬁ cation. Repair estimates are available upon request. You must include this request with your repair. Non-warranty repair estimates will be billed a minimum of ½ hour of labor. In addition you will be billed for return freight. Horizon accepts money orders and cashiers checks, as well as Visa, Master- Card, American Express, and Discover cards. By submitting any item to Horizon for inspection or repair, you are agreeing to Horizon’s Terms and Conditions found on our website under the Repairs tab.

Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Address Phone Number/ Email

United States Horizon Service Center

(Electronics and engines)

Horizon Product Support (All other products)

United Kingdom Horizon Hobby Limited Units 1-4 Ployters Rd

Germany Horizon Technischer Service Hamburger Str. 10

France Horizon Hobby SAS 14 Rue Gustave Eiffel

4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign, Illinois 61822 USA

Staple Tye Harlow, Essex CM18 7NS United Kingdom

25335 Elmshorn Germany

Zone d’Activité du Réveil Matin 91230 Montgeron

877-504-0233 www.horizonhobby.com/repairs

877-504-0233 productsupport @horizonhobby.com

+44 (0) 1279 641 097 sales @horizonhobby.co.uk

+49 4121 46199 66 service @horizonhobby.de

+33 (0) 1 60 47 44 70 infofrance@horizonhobby.com

FCC Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Caution: Changes or modiﬁ cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This product contains a radio transmitter with wireless technology which has been tested and found to be compliant with the applicable regulations governing a radio transmitter in

the 2.400GHz to 2.4835GHz frequency range.

Antenna Separation Distance

When operating your Spektrum transmitter, please be sure to maintain a separation distance of at least 5 cm between your body (excluding ﬁ ngers, hands, wrists, ankles and feet) and the antenna to meet RF exposure safety requirements as determined by FCC regulations. The illustrations below show the approximate 5 cm RF exposure area and typical hand placement when operating your Spektrum transmitter

Compliance Information for the European Union

The following information applies to product numbers EFLH1500EU1, EFLH1500EU2, EFLH1500UK1 and EFLH1500UK2.

AT BG CZ CY DE DK ES FI GR HU IE IT LT LU LV MT NL PL PT RO SE SI SK UK

Declaration of Conformity

(in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) No. HH20100225U1

Products: Blade SR RTF Item Numbers: EFLH1500EU1, EFLH1500EU2, EFLH1500UK1, EFLH1500UK2, EFLH1500FR1, EFLH1500FR2 Equipment Class: 2

The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the speciﬁ cations listed below, following the provisions of the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC:

EN 300-328 Technical requirements for Radio equipment. EN 301 489-1, 301 489-17 General EMC requirements EN 60950 Safety

The following information is for product numbers EFLH1500FR1 and EFLH1500FR2.

AT BG CZ CY DE DK ES FI GR HU IE IT LT LU LV MT NL PL PT RO SE SI SK UK FR

Signed for and on behalf of: Horizon Hobby, Inc. Champaign, IL USA Feb 25, 2010

Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union

This product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city ofﬁ ce, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product.

Steven A. Hall Vice President International Operations and Risk Management Horizon Hobby, Inc.

HINWEIS

Alle Anweisungen, Garantien und dazugehörigen Dokumente können ohne Ankündigung von Horizon Hobby geändert werden.

Eine aktuelle Version ersehen Sie bitte unter: www.horizonhobby.com unter Support für dieses Produkt

Erklärung der Begriffe

Die folgenden Begriffe erklären die Gefährdungsstufen im Umgang mit dem Produkt: HINWEIS: Verfahren die nicht ordnungsgemäß durchgeführt werden, beinhalten die Möglichkeiten einer Beschädigung und maximal

einkleines Risiko einer Verletzung. ACHTUNG: Verfahren die nicht ordnungsgemäß durchgeführt werden, beinhalten die Wahrscheinlichkeit einer Beschädigung und das

Risiko einer ernsthaften Verletzung. WARNUNG: Verfahren die nicht ordnungsgemäß durchgeführt werden, führen zu Beschädigungen und oder ernsthaften Verletzung bis

hin zum Tod.

WARNUNG: Lesen Sie sorgfältig die gesamte Bedienungsanleitung durch und machen sich vor dem Betrieb mit dem Produkt vertraut. Falscher und oder nicht sachgemäßer Umgang kann zu Beschädigungen am Produkt, eigenen und fremden Eigentum und ernsthaften Verletzungen führen.

Bitte beachten Sie, dass dieses Produkt ein hoch entwickeltes Hobby Produkt und kein Spielzeug ist. Es erfordert bei dem Betrieb Aufmerksamkeit und grundlegende mechanische Fähigkeiten. Falscher, nicht sachgemäßer Umgang kann zu Beschädigungen an eigenem oder fremden Eigentum oder zu Verletzungen an sich selbst oder Dritter führen. Versuchen Sie nicht dieses Produkt auseinander zu bauen, oder es mit Komponenten zu betreiben, die nicht ausdrücklich mit Genehmigung von Horizon Hobby dafür geeignet sind. Dieses Produkt ist nicht für den Gebrauch von Kindern ohne direkte Aufsicht durch ihre Eltern bestimmt.

Die Bedienungsanleitung enthält Anweisungen und wichtige Informationen für die Sicherheit und Betrieb. Es ist daher notwendig, allen darin enthaltenen Anweisungen und Warnungen Folge zu leisten und diese Anleitung vor dem Zusammenbau und Inbetriebnahme sorgfältig durch zu lesen.

Sicherheitshinweise und Warnungen

This is not a toy. Als Nutzer dieses Produktes, sind Sie allein verantwortlich, es in einer Art und Weise zu benutzen, die eine eigene Gefährdung und die anderer oder Beschädigung an anderem Eigentum ausschließt. Alters Empfehlung: ab 14 Jahre. Das ist kein Spielzeug. Dieses Produkt ist nicht für den Gebrauch von Kindern ohne direkte Aufsicht durch ihre Eltern geeignet.

Das Modell ist ferngesteuert und anfällig für bestimmte äußere Einﬂ üsse. Diese Einﬂ üsse können zum vorübergehenden Verlust der Steuerfähigkeit führen, so dass es immer sinnvoll ist genügend mSicherheitsabstand in alle Richtungen um das Modell zu haben

Altersempfehlung: Nicht geeignet für Kinder unter 14 Jahren. Dies ist kein Spielzeug.

• Betreiben Sie das Modell nie mit fast leeren Senderakkus.

• Betreiben Sie das Modell immer auf einer Freiﬂ äche ohne

Autos, Verkehr oder Menschen.

• Betreiben Sie das Modell nicht auf der Straße, wo es zu Verletzungen oder Schäden kommen kann.

• Betreiben Sie das Modell nie aus irgendeinem Grund auf der Straße oder in Wohngebieten.

• Befolgen Sie sorgfältig die Anweisungen und Warnhinweise für das Modell und verwendetes Zubehör (Ladegeräte, Akkupacks usw.).

• Bewahren Sie alle Chemikalien, Klein- und Elektroteile außerhalb der Reichweite von Kindern auf.

• Feuchtigkeit kann die Elektronik beschädigen. Setzen Sie kein Gerät, das für diesen Zweck nicht speziell ausgelegt und geschützt ist, dem Wasser aus.

• Lecken Sie nicht am Modell, und stecken Sie keinen Teil davon in den Mund, da dies zu schweren Verletzungen oder sogar zum Tod führen kann.

WARNUNG WARNUNGWARNUNGWARNUNGWARNUNG

Laden Sie

Akkus niemals

unbeaufsichtigt.

Laden Sie Akkus

immer weit weg von

brennbaren

Materialien.

WARNUNG

Laden Sie niemals Akkus ausserhalb

ihres sicheren

Temperaturbereiches.

Warnhinweise und Vorgaben zum Akku

Das im Lieferumfang des Blade SR enthaltene Akkuladegerät ist auf die sichere Auﬂ adung des Li-Po- Akkus ausgelegt.

ACHTUNG: Alle Anweisungen und Warnhinweise müssen genau befolgt werden. Falsche Handhabung von Li-Po-Akkus kann zu

Laden Sie niemals Akkus ausserhalb

der Spezifikationen.

Laden Sie niemals

beschädigte Akkus.

Lagern Sie Akkus

immer sicher.

Brand, Personen- und/oder Sachwertschäden führen.

• Überkleben Sie die Warnhinweise auf der Rückseite des Akkus nicht mit Klettbändern.

• Durch Handhabung, Auﬂ aden oder Verwenden des inbegriffenen

• Li-Po-Akkus übernehmen Sie alle mit Lithiumakkus

verbundenen Risiken.

• Wenn Sie diesen Bedingungen nicht zustimmen, geben Sie das

vollständige Blade SR-Modell in neuem, unbenutztem Zustand sofort an die Verkaufsstelle zurück.

• KEINESFALLS EIN Ni-Cd- ODER Ni-MH-LADEGERÄT

VERWENDEN. Wird der Akku nicht mit einem geeigneten Ladegerät aufgeladen, kann ein Brand ausgelöst werden, der zu Personen-und/oder Sachwertschäden führen kann.

• Sollte der Akku beginnen sich aufzublähen oder anzuschwellen, stoppen Sie dessen Verwendung unverzüglich. Geschieht dies beim Laden oder Entladen, müssen Sie den Ladevorgang stoppen und den Akku vom Ladegerät abklemmen. Wird ein Akku, der sich aufbläht oder anschwillt, weiter verwendet, aufgeladen oder entladen, kann dies zu einem Brand führen.

• Lagern Sie den Akku bei Raumtemperatur an einem trockenen Ort.

• Beim Transportieren oder vorübergehenden Lagern des Akkus

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Einleitung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Speziﬁ kationen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Blade SR RTF Lieferumfang . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Vorbereitung für den Erstﬂ ug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Checkliste für den Flug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Laden des Akku . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Ladefehler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Einsetzen der Sender Batterien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Einsetzen des Flugakkus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Der Schwerpunkt (CG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Sender Kontroll Identiﬁ kation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Funktionsüberprüfung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

2 in 1 Control Board Beschreibung , Armierung und Motor Kontroll Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Kreisel Einstellung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Kreisel Initialisierung und Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Einstellen der Kreiselempﬁ ndlichkeit (Gain Adjustment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Einstellen der Trimmung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Servo Mode Einstellungen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Dual Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Normaler und Stunt Flug Modus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Throttle Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Vor dem Erstﬂ ug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Das ideale Fluggebiet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Fliegen des Blade SR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Heckrotor/Pitch Mischer Einstellung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Einstellen des Rotorblattspurlaufs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Einstellen der Paddelstange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Paddelstangengewichte, Blattlager und Feineinstellung des Rotorkopfes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Der Kanal 5 Drehknopf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Binden von Sender und Empfänger, Fail- Safe Einstellungen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Reichweitentest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Garantie und Service Informationen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Entsorgung in der Europäischen Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Einleitung

Ihr Blade SR ist absolut der beste Weg um den Umstieg von einem Koaxial Helikopter zu einem Single Rotor Helikopter sicher und erfolgreich zu machen!

Aus der Box heraus ist er Anfängerfreundlich mit niedrigen Steigraten und kleineren Rollraten eingestellt. Dieses kombiniert mit einem robusten zweiteiligen Chassis und einer niedrigeren Rotorkopfdrehzahl, macht den Blade SR gutmütiger als die meisten anderen Pitchgesteuerten Helikopter. Der Blade SR kann ebenfalls bei leichtem Wind auch draußen geﬂ ogen werden.

Speziﬁ kationen

Länge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485mm (19.10 in)

Höhe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176mm (6.90 in)

Hauptrotordurchmesser . . . . . . . . . . . . . 552mm (21.80 in)

Heckrotordurchmesser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82mm (3.20 in )

Gewicht mit Akku . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 g (120 oz)

Hauptmotor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brushless 3900 Kv (installiert)

Heckrotor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Direct Drive N60 (installiert)

Akku . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3S 11,1 Volt 1000mAh LiPo (enthalten)

Ladegerät . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3S 11,1 LiPo Lader

Netzgerät . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Volt Netzgerät

Sender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HP6DSM 2.4 Ghz DSM Microlite (installiert)

Empfänger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spektrum AR6110e 2,4 Ghz DSM Microlite (installiert)*

On Board Elektronik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-in-1 Mixer / ESC (installiert)

Servos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DS 75 Digitale Sub-Micro (3 installiert)

Kreisel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G110 Micro Heading Lock (installiert)

* Die CCPM Taumelscheibenprogrammierung des Senders ist auf den Helikopter abgestimmt. Bitte betreiben Sie damit

keine anderen Helikopter.

Blade SR RTF Lieferumfang

Artikel Nummer Beschreibung

Nicht separat erhältlich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blade SR RTF Rumpf

EFLH1057 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HP6DSM 6 Kanal Sender 2.4 Ghz DSM2:BSR

EFLB0997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000mAh 3S 11.1 V 15C LiPo, 20AWG/JST Balance

EFLC3105 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3S 11,1 LiPo Balancer Ladegerät 0,8A

EFLC4000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 V 1,5 Ampere Netzgerät

EFLH1519 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Micro Helikopter Blatthalter: BSR

EFLH1129 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Schraubenschlüssel und Montageaccessories

EFLH1528 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . selbstklebendes Klettband

EFLH1444 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Klettband Schlaufe

FUG4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 AA Alkaline Batterien

Es ist kein weiteres Zubehör notwendig.

Vorbereitung für den Erstﬂ ug

Wir weisen darauf hin, dass diese Checkliste nicht als Ersatz für das sorgfältige Lesen der kompletten Bedienungsanleitung gedacht ist. Entnehmen und inspizieren Sie die Bauteile.

• Lesen Sie bitte als erstes die Bedienungsanleitung des Ladegerätes durch, damit Sie die Akkus laden können.

• Laden Sie den Flugakku.

• Setzen Sie die 4 AA Alkaline Batterien in den Sender ein.

• Installieren Sie den den Flugakku am Helikopter (wenn er voll geladen ist)

• Überprüfen Sie den Schwerpunkt (CG)

• Testen Sie die Kontrollen

• Installieren Sie das Trainingsgestell (Art. Nr. EFLH1527 dringend empfohlen wenn dieses Ihr erster Flug mit einem Collective Pitch gesteuerten Helikopter ist)

• Machen Sie sich mit den Kontrollen vertraut

• Finden Sie ein geeignetes Flugfeld

Checkliste für den Flug

Wir weisen darauf hin, dass diese Checkliste nicht als Ersatz für das sorgfältige Lesen der kompletten Bedienungsanleitung gedacht ist

❏ Schalten Sie immer den Sender zuerst ein und stellen ihn ca. einen Meter vom Flugzeug entfernt ❏ Schließen Sie dann den Flugakku an dem 2 in 1 Controllboard an ❏ Lassen Sie dem 2 in 1 Controllboard etwas Zeit zum initialisieren und armieren ❏ Fliegen Sie das Modell ❏ Landen Sie das Modell ❏ Trennen Sie den Flugakku vom 2 in 1 Controllboard ❏ Schalten Sie den Sender IMMER zuletzt aus

Laden des Akku

Es ist sehr wichtig den im im Lieferumfang enthaltenen 3S 11,1 Volt 1000 mAh Akku ( EFLB0997) ausschließlich mit dem mitgelieferten 3S 11,1 Volt Lipo Balancer Ladegerät zu laden. Das Akku Pack ist mit einer speziellen Sicherheitsschaltung versehen und einem Balanceranschluß, der nur in dieses Ladegerät paßt. Sollten Sie versuchen, das Akku mit anderen Ladegeräten zu laden, könnte dieses ernsthafte Beschädigungen zur Folge haben.

ACHTUNG : Bitte machen Sie sich mit den Akku Warnungen und Richtlinien vertraut bevor Sie weitermachen.

Das im Lieferumfang enthaltene 3S 11,1 Volt LiPo Balancer Ladegerät lädt einen nahezu entladenen nicht tief entladenen) Akku in 1,2 1,5 Stunden. In einigen Fällen kann die Ladezeit kürzer ausfallen, je nach verbliebener Restkapazität in den Akku.

ACHTUNG : Laden Sie niemals den Akku unbeaufsichtigt.

Hinweis: Der im Lieferumfang enthaltenen Akku wird teilgeladen geliefert. Aus diesem Grund kann für die erste Ladung nur 30 - 50

Minuten benötigt werden.

Das Ladegerät benötigt bis zu 1,5 A aus 11,5 bis 15 Volt Eingangspannung.

ACHTUNG : Im Lieferumfang enthalten ist ein 12 Volt Netzteil. Sie dürfen das Ladegerät ausschließlich nur mit einem geeigneten

Netzeil betreiben. Hinweis: Wenn Sie das Ladegerät mit dem Netzteil betreiben ,ist der 12 Volt Krokodilklemmenanschluß inaktiv. Sie sollten jedoch immer

dafür sorgen, dass beide Anschlüsse sich nicht berühren, um evtl. Kurzschlüsse und Schäden an den Akkus zu vermeiden.

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