Heli-Max HMXE0839 User Manual

BLACK HAWK 1/43 Scale 4-Blade

Instruction Manual

NOTICE

● The instruction manual, warranties and other associated documentation are subject to change without notice. Hobbico assumes no responsibility for inadvertent errors in this manual.

● MAINTENANCE: Due to the complex design of the BLACK HAWK Helicopter this product is for an intermediate pilot with previous RC helicopter experience. This detailed scale helicopter has additional and more complex maintenance required than a standard "pod and boom" helicopter. The various detailed and delicate parts and enclosed mechanical assemblies require additional time and eort to access for maintenance. If you feel this product is not for you, please return it to the place of purchase before you use the product.

● Heli-Max products are to be used by ages 14 and over.

BLACK HAWK and the BLACK HAWK helicopter design are trademarks of Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. They are licensed throughout the world to Shanghai Nine Eagles Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.

HMXE0838 RTF HMXE0839 TxR

introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Heli-Max BLACK HAWK Helicopter. We are certain

you will get many hours of enjoyment out of this model. If you should have any qu estions or c once rns please feel free to contact us at: helih otline@hob bico.c om.

Full Scale BLACK HAWK Information and Speciﬁ cations

The Sikorsky UH-60 BLACK HAWK is a four-bladed, twin-engine, medium-lift

utility helicopter manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft. The Army designated the prototype as the YUH-60A and selected the BLACK HAWK as the winner of the program in 1976, after a ﬂ y-off competition with the Boeing Vertol YUH-61.

The UH-60A entered service with the U.S. Army in 1979, to replace the Bell

UH-1 Iroquois as the Army’s tactical transport helicopter. This was followed by the ﬁ elding of electronic warfare and special operations variants of the BLACK HAWK . Im proved UH-60L and UH-60M uti lity variants h ave al so been developed. Modiﬁ ed versions have also been developed for the U.S. Navy, Air Force, and Co ast Guard. In addition to U.S. Army use, th e UH- 60 fam ily has been exported to several nations. BLACK HAWKs have served in combat during conﬂ icts in Grenada, Panama, Iraq, Somalia, the Balkans, Afghanistan, and other areas in the Middle East.

General Characteristics

Crew: 2 pilots (ﬂ ight crew) with 2 crew chiefs/gunners Capacity: 2,640 lb (1,200 kg) of cargo internally, including

11 troops or 6 stretchers, or 8,000 lb (3,600 kg)

(UH-60A) or 9,000 lb (4,100 kg) (UH-60L) of cargo externally.

Length: 64 ft 10 in (19.76 m) Fuselage Width: 7 ft 9 in (2.36 m) Rotor Diameter: 53 ft 8 in (16.36 m) Height: 16 ft 10 in (5.13 m) Disc Area: 2,260 ft² (210 m²) Empty Weight: 10,624 lb (4,819 kg) Loaded Weight: 22,000 lb (9,980 kg) Max. Takeoff Weight: 23,500 lb (10,660 kg) Powerplant: 2 × General Electric T700-GE-701C turboshaft,

1,890 hp (1,410 kW) each

Performance

Never Exceed Speed: 193 knots (222 mph, 357 km/h) Maximum Speed: 159 kt (183 mph, 295 km/h) Cruise Speed: 150 kt (173 mph, 278 km/h) Combat Radius: 368 mi (320 nmi, 592 km)

Ferry Range: 1,380 mi (1,200 nmi, 2,220 km) with ESSS stub

wings and external tanks

Service Ceiling: 19,000 ft (5,790 m) Rate of Climb: 1,315 ft/min (4.5 m/s)

Armament

Guns: 2 × 7.62 mm (0.30 in) M240H machine guns, or 2 ×

7.62 mm (0.30 in) M134 minigun, or 2 × .50 in (12.7 mm) GAU-19 gatling guns

Rockets: 70 mm (2.75 in) Hydra 70 rockets Missiles: AGM-114 Hellﬁ re laser guided missiles, AIM-92

Stinger air-to-air missiles

Bombs: Can be equipped with VOLCANO mineﬁ eld

dispersal system

For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the Heli-Max BLACK HAWK visit the Heli-Max web site at www.helimax-rc.com. Open the “Helicopters” link, and then select the BLACK HAWK helicopter. If there is any new technical information, changes or important updates to this model, a “tech notice” box will appear on the page. Click the “tech notice” box to learn more.

When you see this symbol, please pay special attention and heed all warnings regarding the information within.

safety precautions

Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in injury to yourself and others.

● Ke ep your face an d body as well as all spec tators away from the rotating plane of the blades whenever the battery is connected. Keep loose clothing, shirt sleeves, ties, scarfs, long hair or loose objects such as pencils or screwdrivers that may fall out of shirt or jacket pockets away from the rotors. The spinning blades of a model helicopter can cause serious injury. When choosing a ﬂ ying site for your BLACK HAWK, stay clear of buildings, trees and power lines. AVOID ﬂ ying in or near crowded areas. DO NOT ﬂ y close to people or pets. Maintain a safe distance from the helicopter.

● Your BLACK HAWK should not be considered a toy. Because of its performance capabilities, the BLACK HAWK, if not operated correctly, could cause injury to you or spectators and damage to property.

● Do not alter or modify the model. Doing so may result in an unsafe or un- ﬂ y a b l e m o d e l .

● When and if repairs are necessary, you must correctly install all components so that the model operates properly on the ground and in the air. Please check the operation of the model before every ﬂ ight to insure that all equipment is operating and that the model has remained structurally sound. Be sure to check linkages or other connectors often and replace them if they show any signs of wear or fatigue.

battery warnings

Battery Warnings and Usage Guidelines

Please read and understand the following regarding the usage of Li-Po batteries.

● Through the use of the included LiPo battery you have assumed all risk and responsibility regarding a LiPo battery and its use.

● ALWAYS unplug your battery from either the charger or helicopter after use. NEVER store your helicopter with the battery plugged into the helicopter.

● Do not attempt to charge your battery if it becomes swollen or hot.

● It’s best to store your batteries charged and at room temperature. Storing a

fully discharged battery may cause irreversible damage to the battery.

● Never disassemble, puncture or modify the battery pack in anyway.

● Never allow the battery temperature to exceed 150° F [65° C].

● If your batter y begins to swell or “puf f ” dur ing charge or discharge or becomes

damaged in anyway, stop using it and contact Hobby Services at 217-3980007 to learn the proper way to dispose of it.

● Keep track of you batteries at all times.

Charge Warnings

● Only use the included charger with the included LiPo battery. Do not attempt to use the provided charger with NiCd, NiMH or batteries with other chemistries.

● Do not leave the charger unattended while in use and always charge your batteries on a ﬁ re-resistant surface.

● Disconnect the battery and remove input power from the charger immediately if either becomes hot!

● Do not allow water or other foreign objects to enter the charger. Keep the charger away from moisture and do not submerge in water. Do not block the air intake holes of the charger; this could cause the charger to overheat.

● Please keep all electronic components out of the reach of children!

warr a n ty

Heli-Max guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modiﬁ cation. In no case shall Heli-Max’s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Fur ther, Heli-Ma x res erves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice. In that Heli-Max has no control over the ﬁ nal assembly or material used for ﬁ nal assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the ﬁ nal user-assembled product. By the act of using the user assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability. If the buyer is not prepared

to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.

To make a warranty claim, Hobby Services 217-398-0007 send the defective part or 3002 N. Apollo Dr., Suite 1 item to Hobby Services Champaign, IL 61822 at this address. USA

Include a letter stating your name, return shipping address, as much contact information as possible (daytime telephone number, fax number, e-mail address), a detailed description of the problem and a photocopy of the purchase receipt. Upon receipt of the package the problem will be evaluated as quickly as possible.

Required: 8 AA batteries

contents

● Heli-Max TX 610 Transmitter and Manual (Transmitter not included with Tx-R model)

● BLACK HAWK Helicopter and Manual

● 600mAh 2S LiPo Flight Battery

● Charger and wall adaptor

● Low bounce tires

● Replacement detail parts

● Screwdriver

specifications

General

Scale: 1:43 Management: Motor: Brushless Shaft Drive Tail System: Yes Empty Weight: 175g (6.17 oz) Weight RTF: 211g (7.44 oz) Blade Length: 140mm (5.51") Tail Rotor Diameter: 80mm (3.14") Overall Length: 425mm (16.73") Height: 100mm (3.39") Width: 112mm (4.40")

Motor Controller

Voltage: 7. 4V Max Current: 15 amp (5min) No Load Current: 0.5A Voltage: 11.1V No Load Speed: 28500 V/RPM BEC: 1 amp KV Value: 3800 Slow Start Function: Yes Size: 22 x 17 Thermal Protection: 90 C 120  C Weight: 21g Soft Cutoff: Yes

Collective Pitch, 120 degree CCPM, TAGS control

operational warnings

● Please allow a 10 minute cool down period after each ﬂ ight so the motor controller and motor can cool down. Failure to do so may cause loss of control due to the controller overheating and shutting down.

● Inspect the main rotor blades and blade screws before each ﬂ ight for nicks or loose components. If any damage is found or if the blades have been damaged, replace the blades before ﬂ ying the model again.

● The motor controller has a soft cut function that will reduce the power output to protect the ﬂ ight battery. Toward the end of a ﬂ ight you will notice a slight power reduction. Land the model immediately. The ﬂ ight time of the BLACK HAWK can be as long as 6 minutes (Standard Hover) but this will vary depending on your ﬂ ying style.

● After a crash you must inspect all plastic parts on the helicopter for damage before attempting to ﬂ y the model again.

● Always unplug your battery from the helicopter after use.

NOTE: If you are new to Scale Heli ﬂ ying it’s a good idea to install the included low bounce tires. These tires allow a little more shock absorption as you are learning to ﬂ y and land your BLACK HAWK.

To change the tires grasp the

gear leg in one hand and peel away the scale rubber tire.

Slip on the low bounce tire with the smoother of the two rim ﬂ anges facing to the outside. HINT: To make the tires easer to slip on, make sure they are warm. Place them in your pocket for a few minutes to warm up before you attempt to install them.

We have also included a few extra detail parts for your convenience.

transmitter (rtf model)

Please fully read the transmitter manual included with your helicopter to learn more about how to use and adjust your TX610.

Important Transmitter Functions

The Throttle Hold Switch (HOLD/

FLAP) is used to disable the power output of the motor but has no effect on the other controls. The throttle hold function is intended for autorotation landings off power

descent to landing; this maneuver

is really not all that realistic in a model this size. In addition to autorotation the throttle hold function can be used as a safety switch while handling the model

since it disables power to the motor. Turn the transmitter on and set the throttle hold switch to the on position. Now you can safely connect the ﬂ ight battery without having to worry about inadvertently moving the throttle stick once you place the model on the ground. Verify that the idle up switch is off and the throttle stick has been moved to its lowest position. Then, simply turn the throttle hold off. The model is now ready to ﬂ y. Another use for the throttle hold function is to disable the motor before a crash without having to drop the collective stick, possibly forcing the model into the ground.

The UP-1 function is enabled and

ready to use. The UP-1 Switch (UP-1/GEAR) function is used for aerobatics. If you are a beginner to aerobatics, remember this switch sets the motor speed (see your

TX610 manual for details) while

still allowing positive and negative

pitch control. This means if you get confused ﬂ ying, pulling the throttle stick back WILL NOT decrease the

power to the motor but rather add

power. Hence it’s a good idea to learn to use the Throttle Hold Switch when you feel a crash is imminent!

Stick Controls

Throttle/Collective (Pitch)

Tail ( Rudder)

Left and Right Cyclic (Aileron)

Forward and Back Cyclic (Elevator)

It’s also important to know that your TX610 transmitter is capable of a system reset (see how this is done in the TX610 Manual). If you decide to do a system reset, the factory setup numbers to the Heli-Max BLACK HAWK are listed here.

Below are the factory default parameters (Model Memory 8) for your BLACK HAWK Helicopter.

Heli-Max 610

Parameter (PARA) Reverse (REVR) Dual Rates (D/R) Exponential (EXPO) Normal Throttle (N-TH) Normal Pitch (N-PI) Idle Up Throttle (I-TH) Idle Up Pitch (I-PI) Throttle Hold (HOLD) Gyro Mixing (GYRO) Swashplate Type (SWSH)

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HELI

100/80

10 45 55

75 switch down 25 switch up

72 62

DIAL

100/80

0 85 65

ON 0

90 deg

100

getting the model ready to fly

Install Batteries In The Transmitter

Remove the battery cover from the back of the transmitter and install eight “AA” batteries into the transmitter. Doublecheck the polarity of each battery before replacing the battery cover.

Charge the Flight Battery

Plug the wall power supply into any 110V standard outlet. Plug the remaining 4mm plug into the side of the charger box.

The Red LED will light and

the charger will sound a beep letting you know your charger is receiving power.

Plug the battery’s balance lead (the white connector) into the side of the charger. The charger will again beep and the green LED will start to ﬂ ash. Charging is

complete when the charger beeps and the red and green light remain on.

WARNING : NEVER leave your charger unattended when charging and never leave the battery pack plugged into the charger after completion.

Turn the Transmitter On

Verify that the HOLD/FLAP and UP-1/GEAR functions are off and slide the power switch up to turn the transmitter on. If the transmitter is turned on with the HOLD/FLAP, UP-1/GEAR or throttle stick forward, the screen will show

“3D” or “T-H” and a warning will sound. Turn the HOLD/FLAP and UP-1/GEAR

functions off and/or move the throttle stick to the low position to continue. Now is a good time to make sure the electronic trim buttons on the transmitter are ce ntered. We do not need to use them as the Incredib le Heli- Max TAGS system controls all ﬂ ight center trims.

Install the Flight Battery

Slide the front portion of the canopy fo r war d to expose the battery compartment.

Slide the battery into the helicopter. Make sure the battery is slid all the way into the battery tray.

Plug the battery into the helicopter. Make sure the charge /balance lead is t ucked near the front of the battery and the battery plug is neatly tucked away.

Once the ﬂ ight battery has been connected, always handle the helicopter as if it has full power available.

The helicopter must remain

still for the gyro to initialize properly. This process can ta ke up to 5 second s. You w ill see the LED near the front of the control board stay steady on. The LED near the center of the board will ﬂ ash.

It’s a good idea to grasp the helicopter and rotate it from si de to side to verify the gyro s are working. Replace the canopy; turn off the HOLD/ FLAP switch. The helicopter is ready to go.

Carefully slide the canopy back into place and you’re ready to go.

To learn more about ﬂ ying your

BLACK HAWK skip forward to the “Start up and Operation” portion of the manual.

For your reference here is the default setup for the Heli-Max

TX610 Transmitter.

™

Your BLACK HAWK uses the Tactic SLT protocol. This means, with the simple

addition of the Tactic Anylink to your favorite transmitter, you can enjoy your Heli-Max BLACK HAWK with a familiar transmitter. After the purchase of your Anylink, make sure to fully read the instructions so you understand how to properly and safely use the Anylink system.

When using the Anylink you must make sure to follow the proper mapping procedure for your radio brand. Failing to do so could cause an uns afe con dition. How to map your transmitter, as we ll a s a l ist of compatible transmitters, is included with your Anylink. You can ﬁ nd

this and more information on the Tactic website, www.tacticrc.com.

linking

The Tx-R version of the BLACK HAWK requires you to link your transmitter to

the helicopter. When using a Tactic SLT transmitter or Anylink one must follow the procedure below to complete the task. If you need to link or re-link for any reason, here is the proper procedure to do so.

1. Turn on the transmitter, making sure all the switches are in the back position and the throttle is down.

2. Remove the canopy from the helicopter and locate the small black button near the front of the PC board.

3. Place the transmitter in close proximity to the helicopter (1 to 2 feet away).

4. Plug a fully charged the battery into the helicopter.

5. Press and hold the Link button for 3 seconds or until the LED remains on.

6. Monitor the ﬂ ashing LED. When it stays on without ﬂ ashing your transmitter is now linked to the helicopter. Note: there is a second LED in

the center of the PCB. When your transmitter is linked and the helicopter held still this LED will ﬂ ash letting you know your TAGS stabilization system is working and ready.

Here are some Transmitter setup guidelines to help you get started.

FUTABA: You will ﬁ nd that regardless of the Futaba system you choose the basic setup is the same. This includes the Futaba 6EX, 7C, T6J, TJ8 as well as others. We have listed the setup of a Futaba T6J transmitter. It’s also worth noting that even though the BLACK HAWK uses 120 degree CCPM (Cycliccollective-pitch-mixing) that with the Heli-Max TAGS system you must select the 90 degree swash arrangement. In a Futaba system this is called H-1 or 1-S under swash type.

The setups listed will get you going and might suit your ﬂ ying style. If not please

feel free to make adjustments to suit your ﬂ ying style.

Here is a good setup for the Futaba 6J.

Futaba TJ6

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HELI

100/80

0 45 70 35

100/80

10 45 55 70 50

SW A

100

72 85 72

ON 0

H-1

5 min

100/100

0 85 66 80 66

72 60 72 60

We have also included a basic setup for Spektrum users as well.

Spektrum DX6i

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70 60 72 60

HELI

ON 0

90 deg

5 min

100/80

0 85 66 80 66

100

72 85 72

100/80

POS 10

0 45 70 35

R 100/80 POS 10

45 55 70 50

75 switch down 75 switch up

Spektrum is a registered trademark of Horizon Hobby, Inc.

This is a good setup for the Tactic 650. The Tactic 650 is SLT ready and does

not require any Anylink Module.

Tactic 650

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100

+ + + + + +

72 72 85 18 18 16

HELI

100 /100

Factory Factory

NULL NULL

110 NULL 5 min

100

NULL NULL NULL NULL NULL NULL

100

+ +

+ + +

85 85

100

35 35 40

100

EXPO ON EXPO ON EXPO ON

Type

Servo Rev

Servo Set

Dual Rate Expo TH Cut TH Hold TH Curve Normal TH Curve UP-1 TH Curve UP-2 STUNT PI Curve Normal PI Curve UP-1 PI Curve UP-2 STUNT Gyro Throttle Mix Rev Mix Swash Ring Program Mix Timer

Travel Sub Trim

100

100/80

100

100 /80

NULL NULL NULL NULL NULL NULL

60 switch up +60 switch down

flying your black hawk

Takeoff

During your ﬁ rst ﬂ ights it is important to have light winds. Also, if you are ﬂ ying from grass, place a rubber mat or pad down on the grass so the small rotating parts don’t get hung up in the grass.

Turn off the hold switch and very slowly add power and observe the model. During

“spool up” It is important to note the torque of the main blades can cause the

helicopter to rotate slightly clockwise. This is normal.

Your BLACK HAWK has the incredible Heli-Max TAGS system. The TAGS system

takes care of all center trim function the transmitter. Having said this, you do not need, or want, to move or adjust the trim buttons during ﬂ ight. If you notice any slight drifting give it some time. After the helicopter’s swash and servo links

“break-in” the drift will diminish.

Hovering

Once the helicopter is in the air simply try to keep the helicopter in one spot.

This will take some practice. Remember that even a light breeze will have an

effect on the stability of the helicopter, so please take your time, be patient and wait for a calm day.

Landing: Level the helicopter into a steady hover and slowly decrease power until the helicopter settles onto the ground. You might notice as the helicopter is ready to touch down it moves around a little. This is normal as the helicopter enters ground effect. Remember to unplug the battery from the helicopter after your ﬂ ight is complete.

Basic Maneuvers

Once you are comfortable with hovering in one place, start working on orientations. By this we mean to say, hover the helicopter in all positions, nose to the right, nose to the left and the nose pointing at you (nose-in). Getting good at this fundamental discipline will allow you to progress much faster in some of the more advanced ﬂ ying maneuvers.

Slow Pirouettes:

the helicopter slightly sideways and see if you can hold it there. If you become uncomfortable you will want to bring the tail back towards you. Once you are comfortable, try moving the helicopter to the side and turning back. Then ﬂ y back to the other side in straight lines. You can try rotating the helicopter around 360°, which is called a pirouette. The helicopter can drift during this maneuver so make certain you have plenty of room when you ﬁ rst start practicing.

Add a small amount of tail rotor (left or right) and try rotating

Forward Flight: Now it’s time to work into basic forward ﬂ ight. Just take the basic hovering maneuvers listed above and slowly ﬂ y out farther and faster and always bring the helicopter back after one pass. Practice controlled slow ﬂ ight in close as well. The more time you spend practicing here, the easier things will be later on.

Chandelles: Your ﬁ rst step is chandelles. Fly straight across in front of you and pull up to a 45° angle. Now at the top, when the helicopter slows down to a stop, apply left or right tail rotor to bring the nose around 180° and continue back down the 45° angle. As you progress with the maneuver you can pull a greater angle than 45°, but 90° would be considered a “stall turn”.

parts list

1 HMXE2515 Main Rotor Blade Set Black / White 2 HMXE2522 Main Rotor Blade Grips w/ Pitch Control Linkage 3 HMXE2501 Feathering Shaft 4 HMXE2502 Head Button Black 5 HMXE2503 Head Block Metal Black 6 HMXE2524 Swashplate 7 HMXE2504 Main Shaft 8 HMXE2543 Bearing Set Main Frame MR63 3x6mm 9 HMXE2516 Main Frame 10 HMXE2525 Battery Frame 11 HMXE2517 Main Gear 12 HMXE2526 Tail Servo Mount 13 HMXE2527 Tail Boom Support 14 HMXE2538 Fuselage Mount Set 15 HMXE2535 Servo Head Linkage 16 HMXG8034 Brushless Outrunner Heli Motor 3800KV 17 HMXM2049 SH300 Servo 3.5g 100 mm Lead Length 18 HMXM2045 SH301 Servo 3.5g 180 mm Lead Length 19 HMXM2046 SH301T Servo 3.5g Tail Lock High Speed 20 HMXM2048 Receiver / 3 Axis Gyro E-Board 2.4GHz 21 HMXM2047 Brushless Controller 15A 7.4V - 11.1V BEC 1A 22 HMXP1011 LiPo 2S 7.4V 600mAh 23 HMXE2523 Servo Arms / Ball Studs / Screws (4) each 24 HMXE2518 Torque Tube Gear Front 25 HMXE2519 Tail Shaft Drive Gear Center 26 HMXE2520 Tail Shaft Drive Gear Upper 27 HMXE2528 Tail Rotor Shaft with Gear 28 HMXE2529 Tail Rotor Pitch Control Arm 29 HMXE2530 Tail Linkage Bellcrank 30 HMXE2531 Tail Wheel Black / Green 31 HMXE2505 Tail Rotor Bearing Set 32 HMXE2532 Tail Wire Guide 33 HMXE2533 Horizontal Torque Tube Assembly 34 HMXE2534 Vertical Torque Tube Assembly 35 HMXE2536 Horizontal Tail Rotor Linkage 36 HMXE2537 Vertical Tail Rotor Linkage 37 HMXE2511 Tail Fuselage Left Black / Green 38 HMXE2512 Tail Fuselage Right Black / Green 39 HMXE2513 Horizontal Stabilizer Black / Green 40 HMXE2540 Tail Rotor Pitch Slider 41 HMXE2506 Tail Rotor Hub 42 HMXE2539 Tail Rotor Blade Grips

43 HMXE2521 Tail Rotor Blade Set 44 HMXE2507 Screw Set 45 HMXE2542 Landing Gear Front Black / Green 46 HMXE2508 Canopy Black / Green 47 HMXE2509 Fuselage Right Black / Green 48 HMXE2510 Fuselage Left Black / Green HMXE2541 LED Light HMXJ2025 TX610 SLT 6-Channel Transmitter HMXM2040 Transmitter Trainer Cord HMXP1006 AC Charger Adapter HMXP2018 Charger 2S

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