Horizon Hobby Blade AH-64 Apache Instruction Manual

AH-64 Apache

™

Instruction Manual

Bedienungsanleitung

Manuel d’utilisation

Manuale di Istruzioni

RTF

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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. 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 use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon
Hobby, LLC. 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.

• Always move the throttle fully down at rotor strike.

• Always use fully charged batteries.

• Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is
powered.

• Always remove batteries before disassembly.

• Always keep moving parts clean.

• Always keep parts dry.

• Always let parts cool after use before touching.

• Always remove batteries after use.

• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.

• Never touch moving parts.

NOTICE

Meaning of Special Language

All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon
Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.

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 a 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.

Safety Precautions and Warnings

Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.

WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS: If you ever need to replace your Spektrum receiver found in

a Horizon Hobby product, always purchase from Horizon Hobby, LLC or a Horizon Hobby authorized dealer to
ensure authentic high-quality Spektrum product. Horizon Hobby, LLC disclaims all support and warranty with regards,
but not limited to, compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with
DSM or Spektrum.

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Box Contents

• Blade® AH-64 Apache

• Spektrum™ DXe Transmitter (RTF Only)

• 400mAh 2S 7.4V 30 C Li-Po Battery

• E-fl ite® 2-3 Cell LiPo Balancing Charger, 0.65A with AC
to 12VDC Power Supply

• 4 AA Batteries (RTF Only)

Table of Contents

Length

14.76 in (375mm)

Height

3.74 in (95mm)

Main Rotor Diameter

12.51 in (318mm)

Tail Rotor Diameter

2.56 in (65mm)

Flying Weight

6.70 oz (190 g)

Specifications

Components RTF BNF

Airframe

Blade® AH-64 Apache

Included Included

Main Motor

6000kv Brushless Outrunner

Installed Installed

Tail Motor

4800k Brushless Outrunner

Installed Installed

Receiver

Spektrum AR6335

Installed Installed

ESC

Dual Brushless

Installed Installed

Battery

400mAh 2S 7.4V 30 C Li-Po Battery

Included Included

Charger

2-3 Cell LiPo Balancing Charger, 0.65A

Included Included

Transmitter

DSM2®/DSMX® Compatible Transmitter

DXe Included Required

To register your product online,visit www.bladehelis.com

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

Table of Contents .............................................................. 3

Box Contents .................................................................... 3

First Flight Preparation ...................................................... 4

Flying Checklist ................................................................4

Charging Warnings............................................................ 4

Battery Charging ............................................................... 4

Installing the DXe Transmitter Batteries (RTF) .................... 5

DXe Transmitter Control (RTF) ...........................................5

Transmitter Setup Table (BNF) ........................................... 6

Installing the Flight Battery ...............................................8

Transmitter and Receiver Binding ...................................... 8

SAFE

®

Technology ............................................................ 9

Flight Mode and Rate Selection ......................................... 9

Panic Recovery .................................................................9

Throttle Hold ................................................................... 10

Control Tests ................................................................... 10

Understanding the Primary Flight Controls ......................11

Flying the AH-64 Apache ................................................. 12

Advanced Settings ..........................................................12

Servo Adjustment ........................................................... 14

Trim Flight ......................................................................15

Post-Flight Inspection and Maintenance Checklist ........... 16

Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................16

Exploded View ................................................................ 18

Parts Listings .................................................................. 18

Optional Parts .................................................................18

Limited Warranty ............................................................ 19

Warranty and Service Contact Information ......................20

FCC Information .............................................................. 20

IC Information .................................................................20

Compliance Information for the European Union .............. 21

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NOTICE: Charge only batteries that are cool to the touch

and are not damaged. Look at the battery to make sure it
is not damaged e.g., swollen, bent, broken or punctured.

1. Connect the AC to DC adapter to an AC outlet.

2. Connect the AC to DC adapter to the charger.

3. Connect the battery balance lead to the charger.
The connector is keyed to prevent reverse
polarity connection.

4. Always disconnect the fl ight battery from the charger
immediately upon completion of charging.

LED Indicators

Red Flashing LED: Input power with no battery con­nected

R ed and Green Solid LEDs: Battery connected and

charging

Red Solid LED: Charge complete
Red and Green Flashing LEDs: Charge error

Charging a fully discharged (not over-discharged) 400mAh
battery takes approximately 30-45 minutes.

The charger can also be powered through the DC alligator
clips. Connect them to a 11.5–15V DC power source, not­ing proper polarity.

CAUTION: Do not connect to AC and DC power

sources at the same time. Doing so may cause
a short circuit, resulting in damage to the product,
personal injury or property damage.

NOTICE: Always connect cable polarities correctly.
Consult the battery instructions, safety sheet or product
support before using a 12V battery with sources other
than a standard AC wall outlet.

Battery Charging

First Flight Preparation

• Remove and inspect contents

• Begin charging the fl ight battery

• Program your computer transmitter (BNF only)

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

• Bind your transmitter (BNF only)

• 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 lead from the ESC
❏ Allow the receiver and ESC to initialize and arm properly
❏ Fly the model
❏ Land the model
❏ Unplug the fl ight battery from the ESC

❏ Always turn the transmitter off last

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.

• NEVER LEAVE CHARGING BATTERIES UNATTENDED.

• NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT.

• By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po
battery, you assume all risks associated with lithium
batteries.

• If at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell,
discontinue 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.

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

• Always transport or temporarily store the battery in a
temperature range of 40–120º F (5–49° C).

• 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.

• Always charge batteries away from fl ammable
materials.

• Always inspect the battery before charging

• Always disconnect the battery after charging, and
let the charger cool between charges.

• Always constantly monitor the temperature of the
battery pack while charging.

• ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO
CHARGE LI-PO BATTERIES. Failure to charge the battery
with a compatible charger may cause a 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.

• Never charge batteries outside recommended levels.

• Never charge damaged batteries.

• Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger.

• Never allow minors to charge battery packs.

• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places
(recommended between 40–120° F or
(5–49° C) or place in direct sunlight.

Charging Warnings

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Fli ght Mode Switch

0 = Stability Mode (NORM)
1 = Intermediate Mode (FM1)
2 = Agility Mode (FM2)

Bind/Panic Switch

Throttle Hold
Du al Rate Switch

Installing the DXe Transmitter Batteries (RTF)

DXe Transmitter Control (RTF)

The LED indicator fl ashes and the transmitter
beeps progressively faster as the battery voltage
drops.

Replace the transmitter batteries when the
transmitter begins to beep.

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

LED Indicator

ABCDEF G

Mode 1

Aileron (Left/Right)
Throttle (Up/Down)

Throttle
Trim

Aileron
Trim

ON/OFF
Switch

Rudder
Trim

Elevator
Trim

Rudder (Left/Right)
Elevator (Up/Down)

Mode 2

Aileron (Left/Right)
Elevator (Up/Down)

Elevator
Trim

Aileron
Trim

ON/OFF
Switch

Rudder
Trim

Throttle
Trim

Rudder (Left/Right)
Throttle (Up/Down)

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Transmitter Setup Table (BNF)

D/R & Expo

Chan

Switch Pos

(Ail D/R) D/R Expo

AILE

0 100/100 +25
1 100/100 +25
2 75/75 +25

ELEV

0 100/100 +25
1 100/100 +25
2 75/75 +25

RUDD

0 100/100 +25
1 100/100 +25
2 75/75 +25

D/R & Expo
Chan Sw Pos D/R Expo

AILE

0 100 +25
1 75 +25

ELEV

0 100 +25
1 75 +25

RUDD

0 100 +25
1 75 +25

Mix 1

GYRO->GYRO ACT
Rate D+125% U+125%
SW ELE D/R TRIM – INH

Timer

Mode Count Down
Time 5:00 Tone
Start Throttle Out
Over 25%

Timer
Down Timer 5:00
Switch THR CUT

SYSTEM SETUP

Model Type HELI
Swash Type 1 servo

Normal

F-Mode Setup
Flight Mode F Mode
Hold Hold

SW Select

Trainer Aux 2
F Mode Gear
Gyro INH
Mix INH
Hold INH
Knob INH

Frame Rate

11ms

DSMX

Chan Travel Reverse

THR 100/100 Normal
AIL 100/100 Normal
ELE 100/100 Normal
RUD 100/100 Normal

Chan Travel Reverse

GER 100/100 Normal
PIT 100/100 Normal
AX2 100/100 Normal

Servo Setup

FUNCTION LIST

ADJUST LISTSETUP LIST

DX6i

DX7s, DX8

Throttle Curve

Switch Pos

(F Mode)

Pos 1Pos 2Pos 3Pos 4Pos

5

NORM 0 25 50 75 100

STUNT 100 90 85 90 100

HOLD 0

Throttle Curve

Switch Pos

(F Mode) Pt 1 Pt 2 Pt 3 Pt 4 Pt 5

N 0 25 50 75 100
1 100 80 75 80 100
2 100 90 85 90 100

TRAVEL ADJ
Channel Travel

THRO 100/100
AILE 100/100
ELEV 100/100
RUDD 100/100
GYRO 100/100
PITC 100/100

REVERSE
Channel Direction

THRO N
AILE N
ELEV N
RUDD N
GYRO N
PITC R

GYRO

RATE SW-F.MODE

0 88% NORM 0
1 12% STUNT 1

Modulation Type

AUTO DSMX-ENABLE

D/R COMBI

D/R SW AILE

Model Type HELI

Swash Type

1 servo
Normal

Pitch Curve

Switch Pos

(F Mode)

Pos 1Pos 2Pos 3Pos 4Pos

5

NORM 30 40 50 75 100

STUNT 0 25 50 75 100

HOLD 25 37 50 75 100

Pitch Curve
Switch Pos

(F Mode) Pt 1 Pt 2 Pt 3 Pt 4 Pt 5

N 30 40 50 75 100

1 0 25 50 75 100
2 0 25 50 75 100

HOLD 25 37 50 75 100

Panic Mode Operation

ELEV D/R Switch

Sw Pos 0 = Panic Mode Off
Sw Pos 1 = Panic Mode On

Once the model has returned to level you must manually return the Panic Mode
Switch to the off position otherwise the cyclic and tail rotor controls will be reduced.

Panic Mode Operation

Trainer/Bind Button

Pressed = Panic Mode On
Released = Panic Mode Off

Throttle Cut

Throttle 0%

Gyro

INH

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D/R & Expo
Chan Sw (F) Pos D/R Expo

AILE

0 100/100 +25
1 75/75 +25

ELEV

0 100/100 +25
1 75/75 +25

RUDD

0 100/100 +25
1 75/75 +25

Gyro

Inhibit

D/R & Expo
Chan Sw (F) Pos D/R Expo

AILE

0 100/100 +25
1 100/100 +25
2 75/75 +25

ELEV

0 100/100 +25
1 100/100 +25
2 75/75 +25

RUDD

0 100/100 +25
1 100/100 +25
2 75/75 +25

Gyro

Inhibit

Mixing

P-Mix 1

Normal
Channels -I- > Ger
Rate 0/–125
Offset 100
Switch Switch I
Position 0

1

Timer

Mode Count Down
Time 5:00
Start Throttle Out
Over 25%
One Time Inhibit

SYSTEM SETUP

Model Type HELI
Swash Type Normal

F-Mode Setup
Switch 1 Switch B
Hold Switch Switch H

0

1

Channel Assign

Channel Input

1 Throttle
2 Aileron
3 Elevator
4 Rudder
5 Gear Switch B
6 Collective

Frame Rate

11ms

DSMX

SYSTEM SETUP

Model Type HELI
Swash Type Normal

F-Mode Setup
Switch 1 Switch B
Switch 2 Inhibit
Hold Switch Switch H

0

1

Channel Assign

Channel Input

1 Throttle
2 Aileron
3 Elevator
4 Rudder
5 Gear Switch B
6 Collective
7 AUX 2 Switch I

Frame Rate

11ms

DSMX

Chan Travel Reverse

THR 100/100 Normal
AIL 100/100 Normal
ELE 100/100 Normal

Chan Travel Reverse

RUD 100/100 Normal
GER 100/100 Normal
PIT 100/100 Normal

Chan Travel Reverse

THR 100/100 Normal
AIL 100/100 Normal
ELE 100/100 Normal
RUD 100/100 Normal
GER 100/100 Normal

Chan Travel Reverse

PIT 100/100 Normal
AX2 100/100 Normal
AX3 100/100 Normal
AX4 100/100 Normal

Servo Setup

Servo Setup

FUNCTION LIST

FUNCTION LIST

DX6

DX7 (new), DX9, DX18

Panic Mode Operation

Bind / I Button

Pressed = Panic Mode On
Released = Panic Mode Off

Panic Mode Operation

Bind / I Button

Pressed = Panic Mode On
Released = Panic Mode Off

Timer

Mode Count Down
Time 5:00
Start Throttle Out
Over 25%
One Time Inhibit

Throttle Curve
Sw (B) Pos Pt 1 Pt 2 Pt 3 Pt 4 Pt 5

N 0 25 50 75 100
1 100 80 75 80 100
2 100 90 85 90 100

HOLD 0 0 0 0 0

Throttle Curve
Sw (B) Pos Pt 1 Pt 2 Pt 3 Pt 4 Pt 5

N 0 25 50 75 100
1 100 80 75 80 100
2 100 90 85 90 100

HOLD 0 0 0 0 0

Pitch Curve
Sw (B) Pos Pt 1 Pt 2 Pt 3 Pt 4 Pt 5

N 30 40 50 75 100
1 0 25 50 75 100
2 0 25 50 75 100

HOLD 25 37 50 75 100

Pitch Curve
Sw (B) Pos Pt 1 Pt 2 Pt 3 Pt 4 Pt 5

N 30 40 50 75 100
1 0 25 50 75 100
2 0 25 50 75 100

HOLD 25 37 50 75 100

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To bind or re-bind your helicopter to your chosen transmitter, please follow the directions below.

General Binding Procedure

1. Disconnect the fl ight battery from the helicopter.

2. Refer the Transmitter Setup Table to correctly setup your transmitter.

3. Lower the throttle stick to the lowest position. Set all trims to the center position.

4. Power off the transmitter and move all switches to the 0 position. Move the throttle to the low/off position.

5. Install the bind plug in the bind port extension located inside the hatch.

6. Connect the fl ight battery to the ESC.

7. Put the transmitter into bind mode while powering on the transmitter.

8. Release the bind button/switch after 2–3 seconds. The helicopter is bound when swashplate responds to control stick
movement.

9. Disconnect the fl ight battery and power the transmitter off.

CAUTION: When using a Futaba® transmitter with a Spektrum™ DSM2® module, you must reverse the
throttle channel and re-bind. Refer to your Spektrum module manual for binding and failsafe instructions.

Refer to your Futaba transmitter manual for instructions on reversing the throttle channel.

Transmitter and Receiver Binding

1. Lower the throttle stick to the lowest position.

2. Power ON the transmitter.

3. Center all trims. For the included Spektrum DXe
transmitter (RTF only), the trims are centered when
you hear a higher pitched beep while pressing the trim
button. Move the trim in both directions until you hear
the high-pitched beep.

4. Remove the canopy by lifting straight up.

5. Insert the battery as shown, moving the motor wires
to the side, pushing down and back until the battery
lays fl at.

6. Connect the battery connector to the ESC noting
correct polarity.

CAUTION: Connecting the battery to the ESC

with reversed polarity will cause damage to the
ESC, the battery or both. Damage caused by incorrectly
connecting the battery is not covered under warranty.

7. Replace the canopy.
NOTICE: Ensure the battery and ESC leads do not

contact the motor after installation. Failure to do so
could cause excessive wear to the motor or cause the
wires to short, causing a crash. Crash damage is not

covered under warranty.

8. Place the helicopter on a fl at surface and leave it still
until the ESC beeps twice, indicating initialization is
complete.

If you experience issues during initialization, refer to the
Troubleshooting Guide at the back of the manual.

CAUTION: Always disconnect the Li-Po

battery from the aircraft when not fl ying to
avoid over-discharging the battery. Batteries discharged
to a voltage lower than the lowest approved voltage
may become damaged, resulting in loss of performance
and potential fi re when batteries are charged.

Installing the Flight Battery

1 2

3

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DXe Binding Procedure

1. Disconnect the fl ight battery from the helicopter.

2. Lower the throttle stick to the lowest position. Set all trims to the center position.

3. Power off the transmitter.

4. Install the bind plug in the bind port extension located inside the hatch.

5. Connect the fl ight battery to the ESC.

6. Press and hold the Bind Switch while powering on the transmitter.

7. The transmitter will beep and the LED will blink. Release the Bind Switch.

8. The helicopter is bound when the swashplate responds to control stick movement and the transmitter emits 3 rapid,
high-pitch tones. If the transmitter emits 2 low-pitch tones, the binding procedure was not successful and should be
attempted again.

9. Disconnect the fl ight battery and power the transmitter off.

If you encounter problems, obey binding instructions and refer to the troubleshooting guide for other instructions.
If needed, contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support offi ce. For a list of compatible DSM

®

transmitters, please

visit www.bindnfl y.com.

RTF

Your RTF transmitter comes prebound to the model. If you need to re-bind, follow the directions below.

Revolutionary SAFE

®

(Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope)
technology uses an innovative combination of multi-axis
sensors and software that allows model aircraft to know
its position relative to the horizon. This spatial awareness
is utilized to create a controlled fl ight envelope the aircraft
can use to maintain a safe region of bank and pitch angles
so you can fl y more safely. Far beyond stability, this level of
protection offers multiple modes so the pilot can choose to
develop his or her skills with a greater degree of security
and fl ight control that always feels crisp and responsive.

SAFE technology delivers:

• Flight envelope protection you can enable at the fl ip of
a switch.

• Multiple modes let you adapt SAFE technology to your
skill level instantly.

Best of all, sophisticated SAFE technology doesn’t require
any work to enjoy. Every aircraft with SAFE installed is
ready to use and optimized to offer the best possible fl ight
experience.

FlySAFERC.com

Technology

®

Flight Mode and Rate Selection

In Stability Mode the bank angle is limited. When the
cyclic stick is released the model will return to level.

In Intermediate Mode the bank angle is not limited. When
the cyclic stick is released the model will not return to
level. This mode is great for learning forward fl ight and
smooth scale maneuvers.

In Agility Mode the bank angle is not limited. When the
cyclic sticks is released the model will not return to level.
This mode is great for fast forward fl ight, inverted fl ight,

and mild aerobatics. The AH-64 Apache is designed for
scale fl ying, where the emphasis is placed upon smooth
and precise movements rather than 3D aerobatics. Change
rates by moving the two-position dual rate switch.

• Low rate reduces the control rates, providing an easier
to fl y model. Beginners should use low rate for initial
fl ights.

• High rate provides full control and should be used by
intermediate and experience pilots.

Panic Recovery

If you get into distress while fl ying in any mode, push and
hold the Bind/Panic Switch and move the control sticks to
their neutral position. SAFE technology will immediately
return the aircraft to an upright level attitude, if the aircraft
is at a suffi cient height with no obstacles in its path.
Return the collective stick to 50% and release the Panic
Switch to turn off Panic Recovery and return to the current
fl ight mode.

NOTICE: Before releasing the panic switch, make
sure the collective stick has been returned to the 50%
position. Once the panic switch has been released, full
negative collective becomes available, which could
cause the helicopter to descend rapidly.

• This mode is intended to provide the pilot with the
confi dence to continue to improve their fl ight skills.

• Move the collective stick to 50% and return all other
transmitter controls to neutral for the quickest recovery.

• Once the model has reached a level upright attitude the
negative collective is reduced preventing the user from
pushing the model into the ground.

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Elevator

Elevator down Elevator up

Left Side View Left Side View

Aileron

Collective Pitch

Aileron left

Collective pitch up Collective pitch down

Aileron right

Rear View

Rear View

Rear View

Rear View

Control Tests

Ensure the throttle hold is ON when doing the direction
control tests. Test the controls prior to the fi rst fl ight to

ensure the servos, linkages and parts operate correctly.

If the controls do not react as shown in the illustrations
below, confi rm the transmitter is programmed correctly
before continuing on to the Motor test.

Throttle Hold

Throttle hold is used to prevent the motor from powering
on inadvertently. For safety, turn throttle hold ON any time
you need to touch the helicopter or check the direction
controls.

Throttle hold is also used to turn off the motor quickly if the
helicopter is out of control, in danger of crashing, or both.
The blades will continue to spin briefl y when throttle hold is
activated. Pitch and direction control is still maintained.

Motor

Place the helicopter outdoors on a clean, fl at and level
surface (concrete or asphalt) free of obstructions. Always
stay clear of moving rotor blades.

CAUTION: Keep pets and other animals away
from the helicopter. Animals may injure themselves

if they attack or run toward the helicopter.

1. Both motors beep 3 times when the helicopter’s ESC
arms properly. Before you continue, confi rm that
throttle is at full low position.

2. Turn Throttle Hold OFF.

WARNING: Stay at least 30 feet (10 meters) away
from the helicopter when the motor is running. Do

not attempt to fl y the helicopter at this time.

3. Slowly increase the throttle until the blades begin to
spin. The main blades should spin counterclockwise
when viewing the helicopter from the top. The tail rotor
blades should spin clockwise when viewing the
helicopter from the left side.

NOTICE: If the main rotor blades are spinning clockwise,
reduce the throttle to low immediately. Disconnect the
battery from the helicopter and reverse any two motor wire
connections to the ESC and repeat the motor control test.

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Understanding the Primary Flight Controls

If you are not familiar with the controls of your AH-64 Apache, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with them before
attempting your fi rst fl ight.

Descend

Nose Yaws Left

Rudder left

Throttle up

Rudder right

Throttle down

Climb

Collective

Rudder

Left Side View Left Side View

Forward

Left

Backward

Right

Elevator forward

Aileron left

Elevator back

Aileron right

Elevator

Aileron

Left Side View

Rear ViewRear View

Nose Yaws Right

Left Side View

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Flying the AH-64 Apache

Advanced Settings

Consult your local laws and ordinances before choosing a
location to fl y your aircraft.

We recommend fl ying your aircraft outside in calm winds
or inside a large gymnasium. Always avoid fl ying near
houses, trees, wires and buildings. You should also be
careful to avoid fl ying in areas where there are many
people, such as busy parks, schoolyards or soccer fi elds.

It is best to fl y from a smooth fl at surface as this will allow
the model to slide without tipping over. Keep the helicopter
approximately 2 ft (600mm) above the ground. Keep the
tail pointed toward you during initial fl ights to keep the
control orientation consistent. Releasing the stick in Stabil­ity Mode will allow the helicopter to level itself. Activating
the Panic Recovery button will level the helicopter quickly.
If you become disoriented while in Stability Mode, slowly
lower the throttle stick to land softly.

During initial fl ights, only attempt takeoff, landing and
hovering in one spot.

Takeo

NOTICE: If the main motor or tail motor do not startup
properly when throttle is fi rst applied, immediately return
the throttle to idle and try again. If the problem persists,
disconnect the fl ight battery, check for binding in the
gear train and ensure no wires have become entangled
within the gears.

Place the model onto a fl at, level surface free of obstacles
and walk back 30 feet (10 meters). Slowly increase the
throttle until the model is approximately 2 ft. (600mm)
off the ground and check the trim so the model fl ies as
desired. Once the trim is adjusted, begin fl ying the model.

Hovering

Making small corrections on the transmitter, try to hold
the helicopter in one spot. If fl ying in calm winds, the
model should require almost no corrective inputs. After
moving the cyclic stick and returning it to center the
model should level itself. The model may continue to
move due to inertia. Move the cycle stick in the opposite
direction to stop the movement.

After you become comfortable hovering, you can progress
into fl ying the model to different locations, keeping the tail
pointed towards you at all times. You can also ascend and
descend using the throttle stick. Once you’re comfortable
with these maneuvers, you can attempt fl ying with the tail
in different orientations. It is important to keep in mind
that the fl ight control inputs will rotate with the helicopter,
so always try to picture the control inputs relative to the
nose of the helicopter. For example, forward will always
drop the nose of the helicopter.

Low Voltage Cuto (LVC)

LVC decreases the power to the motors when the battery
voltage gets low. When the motor power decreases and the
white LED on the top of the fuselage fl ashes quickly, land
the aircraft immediately and recharge the fl ight battery.

LVC does not prevent the battery from over-discharge
during storage.

NOTICE: Repeated fl ying to LVC will damage the battery.

Landing

To land, slowly decrease the throttle while in a low-level
hover. After landing, disconnect and remove the battery
from the aircraft after use to prevent trickle discharge. Fully
charge your battery before storing it. During storage, make
sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V per cell.

The AH-64 Apache default settings are appropriate for most
users. We recommend fl ying with the default parameters
before making any adjustments.

WARNING: To ensure your safety, always

disconnect the motor wires from the ESC
before performing the following steps. After you have
completed the adjustments, reconnect the motor wires
to the ESC before attempting to fl y the model.

Gain Parameters

1. Cyclic P Gain Adjustment (Default 100%)

Higher gain will result in greater stability. Setting the gain

too high may result in random twitches if your model
has an excessive level of vibration. High frequency
oscillations may also occur if the gain is set too high.

Lower gain will result in less stability. Too low of a value

may result in a less stable model particularly outdoors
in winds.

If you are located at a higher altitude or in a warmer

climate, higher gains may be benefi cial—the opposite
is true for lower altitude or colder climates.

2. Cyclic I Gain Adjustment (Default 100%)

Higher gain will result in the model remaining still, but

may cause low frequency oscillations if increased too far.

Lower gain will result in the model drifting slowly.
If you are located at a higher altitude or in a warmer

climate, higher gains may be benefi cial—the opposite
is true for lower altitude or colder climates.

3. Cyclic D Gain Adjustment (Default 100%)

Higher gain will improve the response rate of your inputs.

If the gain is raised too much, high frequency oscillations
may occur.

Lower gain will slow down the response to inputs.

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Once you have entered Gain Adjustment Mode, move the
cyclic stick right and left to select the gain parameter to
adjust. Moving the stick right will select the next parameter.
Moving the stick left will select the previous parameter.

The selected gain parameter is indicated on the Flight Log
screen above and by the lean of the swashplate on the roll
axis as shown in the table at the right.

Parameter #

Display

location

Swash Position Page #

1 A 100% to the Left 1
2 B 70% to the Left 1
3 L 40% to the Left 1
4 R 10% to the Left 1
5 A 10% to the Right 2
6 B 40% to the Right 2
7 L 70% to the Right 2
8 R 100% to the Right 2

4. Cyclic Response (Default 100%)

Higher cyclic response will result in a more aggressive

cyclic response.

Lower cyclic response will result in a less aggressive

cyclic response.

5. Tailrotor P Gain Adjustment (Default 100%)

Higher gain will result in greater stability. Setting

the gain too high may result in random twitches if
your model has an excessive level of vibration. High
frequency oscillations may also occur if the gain is set
too high.

Lower gain may result in a decrease in stability. Too low

of a value may result in a less stable model particularly
outdoors in winds.

If you are located at a higher altitude or in a warmer

climate, higher gains may be benefi cial—the opposite
is true for lower altitude or colder climates.

6. Tailrotor I Gain Adjustment (Default 100%)

Higher gain results in the tail remaining still. If the gain is

raised too far, low speed oscillations may occur.

Lower gain will result in the tail drifting in fl ight over time.
If you are located at a higher altitude or in a warmer

climate, higher gains may be benefi cial—the opposite is
true for lower altitude or colder climates.

7. Tailrotor D Gain Adjustment (Default 100%)

Higher gain will improve the response rate to your inputs.

If raised too far, high frequency oscillations may occur.

Lower gain will slow down the response to inputs, but will

not have an effect on stability.

8. Tailrotor Adaptive Filtering

Higher gain will reduce oscillations during high speed

fl ight and when using large amounts of collective.

Lower gain will improve tail performance but may lead

to tail oscillations.

Entering Gain Adjustment Mode

1. Lower the throttle stick to the lowest position.

2. Power ON the transmitter.

3. Install the fl ight battery on the helicopter frame,
securing it with the hook and loop strap.

4. Connect the battery connector to the ESC.

5. Place the helicopter on a fl at surface and leave it still
until the orange receiver LED glows solid, indicating
initialization is complete.

6. Move and hold
both transmitter
sticks to the bot­tom right corner
as shown.

7. Press and hold the bind/panic switch until the swash
servos move.

8. Release the sticks and the bind/panic switch. The
model is now in Gain Adjustment Mode.

9. Proceed to Adjusting the Gain Values to make any
desired changes.

Adjusting the Gain Values

If you are using a Spektrum™ telemetry-enabled transmit­ter, the gain adjustments can be viewed on the Flight Log
screen. Refer to your transmitter instructions to locate this
screen. The gain parameter currently selected will fl ash

on the transmitter screen. If you are not using a Spektrum
telemetry-enabled transmitter, the parameter and gain
values are indicated by the position of the swashplate on
the helicopter.

P age number

1 = Cyclic gains
2 = Tail rotor gains

Gain parameter
selected

Gain value
display location

Flight Log Screen

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Servo Adjustment

The current gain value for the selected parameter is
indicated on the Flight Log screen and by the angle of the
swashplate (forward or backward) as shown in the table
at the right.

Move the cyclic stick forward or backward to adjust the
gain value. Moving the stick forward will increase the gain
value. Moving the stick backward will decrease the gain
value.

It is always best to adjust one gain at a time. Make small
adjustments (5% or less) and test fl y the model to evaluate
the adjustments that were made.

If you would like to reset the current gain value to the
default value of 100%, move and hold the rudder stick full
right for 1 second. The swash will level on the pitch axis,
indicating a 100% gain setting.

Saving the Gain Adjustments

1. Lower the throttle stick to the lowest position and
release the sticks.

2. Press and hold switch I until the swash servos move.

3. Release switch I to save the gain adjustments.

4. Reconnect the main drive motor to the ESC. Your model
is now ready for fl ight.

Swash Position Gain Value

Full backward 0%
50% backward 50%
Level forward and backward 100%
50% forward 150%
Full forward 200%

Your helicopter was setup at the factory and test fl own.
The servo adjustment steps are usually only necessary in
special circumstances, such as after a crash or if a servo
or linkage is replaced.

WARNING: To ensure your safety, always discon-

nect the motor wires from the ESC before perform­ing the following steps. After you have completed the
adjustments, reconnect the motor wires to the ESC before
attempting to fl y the model.

Entering Servo Adjustment Mode

1. Lower the throttle stick to the lowest position.

2. Power ON the transmitter.

3. Install the fl ight battery on the helicopter frame, secur­ing it with the hook and loop strap.

4. Connect the battery connector to the ESC.

5. Place the helicopter on a fl at surface and leave it still
until the orange receiver LED glows solid, indicating
initialization is complete.

6. Hold the left stick
to the bottom
left corner and
the right stick to
the bottom right
corner as shown.

7. Hold the bind/panic switch until the swash servos
move.

8. Release the sticks and the bind/panic switch. The
model is now in Servo Adjustment Mode.

9. Proceed to Adjusting the Servo Neutral Position to
make any desired changes.

Adjusting the Servo Neutral Position

With the model in Servo Adjustment Mode, the control stick
and gyro inputs are disabled and the servos are held in the
neutral position. Check the position of the servo arms to
see if they are perpendicular to the servos.

• If the arms are perpendicular to the servos, no adjust­ment is necessary.
Exit Servo Adjustment Mode.

• If one or more servo arm is not perpendicular to the
servos, continue the servo adjustment process.

While watching the swashplate servos, apply right cyclic
and release. One of the servos will jump, indicating which
servo is selected. Press right cyclic and release until the
servo that needs to be adjusted is selected.

Once the servo you wish to adjust is selected, move the
cyclic stick forward or backward to adjust the servo neutral
position in the desired direction.

If you would like to reset the current servo to the default
neutral position, hold the rudder stick full right for 1
second.

The range of adjustment is limited. If you are unable to
adjust the servo arm to be perpendicular to the servo, you
must reset the servo to the default neutral position, remove
the servo arm and place it back onto the servo as close to
perpendicular as possible. You may then adjust the servo
neutral position using the forward/backward cyclic stick.

Saving the Servo Adjustments

Before saving your adjustments and exiting servo adjust­ment mode, verify the swashplate is level and both main
rotor blades are at 0 degrees. If they are not, make linkage
adjustments as necessary.

1. Lower the throttle stick to the lowest position and
release the sticks.

2. Press and hold switch I until the swash servos move.

3. Release switch I to save the servo adjustments.

4. Reconnect the main drive motor to the ESC. Your model
is now ready for fl ight.

All of the settings are stored internally, so your adjustments
will be maintained each time you initialize the model.

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Trim Flight

Perform this procedure if the model is not performing well
or has been recently rebuilt from a crash.

The trim fl ight procedure was performed during the factory
test fl ight and only needs to be performed if you notice the
model is not returning to level consistently or if the model

does not remain still during stationary pirouettes. The trim
fl ight is used to determine the optimal SAFE® settings
during fl ight. The trim fl ight must be performed in calm

conditions.

Entering Trim Flight Mode

1. Lower the throttle stick to the lowest position.

2. Center all trims. For the included Spektrum DXe
transmitter (RTF only), the trims are centered when
you hear a higher pitched beep while pressing the
trim button. Move the trim in both directions until you
hear the high-pitched beep.

3. Power ON the transmitter.

4. Install the fl ight battery in the helicopter.

5. Connect the battery connector to the ESC.

6. Place the helicopter on a fl at surface and leave it still
until the motor beeps twice and the blue ESC LED
glows solid, indicating initialization is complete.

7. Place the helicopter where you are going to take off.

8. Move and hold
the left stick to
the bottom left
corner and the
right stick to the
top left corner
as shown.

9. Press and hold the bind/panic switch until the
swashplate rotates around once.

10. Release the sticks and bind/panic switch.

11. The model is ready for the trim fl ight.

Performing the Trim Flight

1. Slowly increase the throttle to lift the model into a
stationary hover. Make corrections as necessary to
keep the model still. Evaluation does not begin until the
throttle stick is over 50% and the sticks are centered.
Making corrections will not affect the result but a
longer fl ight may be necessary.

2. Keep the model stationary in a hover for a total of
30 seconds. Sliding and slow movements are okay.
The main goal is to keep the rotor disk level.

3. Once you are satisfi ed with the trim fl ight, land the
model.

Exiting Trim Flight Mode

1. After landing, lower the throttle stick to the lowest
position.

2. Press and hold the bind/panic switch for 2 seconds,
or until the swashplate twitches, indicating the servo
positions and attitude values have been recorded and
trim fl ight mode has been exited.

Flight Test

After performing the trim fl ight, test-fl y the model to
evaluate the leveling characteristics.

• The model should return to level fl ight consistently.

• During takeoff, the model should lift off with
minimal corrections.

• During a hover, the control stick should remain close to
center. Small corrections are acceptable.

If the model performs poorly or does not level properly
after the trim fl ight, retry the entire trim fl ight procedure.
If the problem persists, inspect the model for damaged
components, a bent shaft or anything that may result in
increased vibration. The trim fl ight may not record the cor­rect values due to excessive vibration, fl ying in wind or the
model not staying level. In these cases, shorter trim fl ights
may be necessary. Try the 30-second, level trim fl ight
without corrections mentioned above fi rst. If the leveling
characteristics are not satisfactory, gradually shorten the
trim fl ights, checking for improvements until the model
performs as described at left.

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Troubleshooting Guide

Post-Flight Inspection and Maintenance Checklist

√

Ball Links

Make sure the plastic ball link holds the control ball, but is not tight (binding) on the ball. When a link
is too loose on the ball, it can separate from the ball during fl ight and cause a crash. Replace worn
ball links before they fail.

Cleaning

Make sure the battery is not connected before cleaning. Remove dust and debris with a soft brush or
a dry, lint-free cloth.

Bearings Replace bearings when they become notchy (sticky in places when turning) or draggy.
Wiring Make sure the wiring does not contact moving parts. Replace damaged wiring and loose connectors.

Fasteners

Make sure there are no loose screws, other fasteners or connectors. Do not over-tighten metal
screws in plastic parts. Tighten screws so the parts are mated together, then turn the screw only
1/8th of a turn more.

Rotors

Make sure there is no damage to rotor blades and other parts which move at high speed. Damage
to these parts includes cracks, burrs, chips or scratches. Replace damaged parts before fl ying. Verify
both main rotor blades have the correct and equal tension in the blade grips. When the helicopter is
held up sideways, the main blades should support their own weight. When the helicopter is shaken
lightly, the blades should fall.

Tail

Inspect the tail rotor for damage and replace if necessary. Verify the tail motor bolts, tail rotor adapter
bolts and tail motor mount bolts are properly tightened. Inspect the tail boom for any damage and
replace if necessary.

Mechanics

Inspect the main frame and landing gear for damage and replace if necessary. Check the mainshaft
for vertical play and adjust the locking collar if necessary. Verify that the main gear mesh is correct
and that no tight spots exist in the 360 degree rotation. Inspect all wires for damage and replace as
necessary.

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Helicopter control response
is inconsistent or requires
extra trim to neutralize
movement

Aircraft was not initialized prop­erly or a vibration is interfering
with the sensor operation

Disconnect the fl ight battery, center the control trim
and re-initialize the helicopter

Helicopter will not respond
to throttle

Throttle too high and/or throttle
trim is too high

Disconnect the fl ight battery, place the throttle stick in
the lowest position and lower the throttle trim a few
clicks. Connect the fl ight battery and allow the model
to initialize

Helicopter moved during initial­ization

Disconnect the flight battery and re-initialize the heli­copter while keeping the helicopter from moving

Helicopter has reduced
fl ight time or is under­powered

Flight battery charge is low Completely recharge the fl ight battery

Flight battery is damaged

Replace the fl ight battery and follow the fl ight battery
instructions

Flight conditions might be too cold

Make sure the battery is warm (room temperature)
before use

LED on receiver fl ashes
rapidly and aircraft will
not respond to transmitter
(during binding).
The receiver LED may be
diffi cult to see within the
fuselage

Transmitter too near aircraft dur­ing binding process

Power off the transmitter. Move the transmitter a larger
distance from the aircraft. Disconnect and reconnect
the fl ight battery to the aircraft. Follow the binding
instructions

Bind switch or button was not
held while transmitter was pow­ered on

Power off transmitter and repeat bind process

Aircraft or transmitter is too close
to large metal object, wireless
source or another transmitter

Move aircraft and transmitter to another
location and attempt binding again

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Problem Possible Cause Solution

LED on the receiver fl ashes
rapidly and the helicopter
will not respond to the
transmitter (after binding).
The receiver LED may be
diffi cult to see within the
fuselage

The bind plug was not removed
from the receiver after binding

Disconnect the fl ight battery, remove the bind plug
from the receiver and reconnect the fl ight battery

Less than a 5-second wait
between fi rst powering on the
transmitter and connecting the
fl ight battery to the helicopter

Leave the transmitter powered on. Disconnect and
reconnect the fl ight battery to the helicopter

The helicopter is bound to a
different model memory
(ModelMatch™ transmitters only)

Select the correct model memory on the transmitter.
Disconnect and reconnect the fl ight battery to the
helicopter

Flight battery or transmitter
battery charge is too low

Replace or recharge batteries

Aircraft or transmitter is too close
to large metal object, wireless
source or another transmitter

Move aircraft and transmitter to another
location and attempt connecting again

Helicopter vibrates or
shakes in fl ight

Damaged rotor blades, spindle or
blade grips

Check main rotor blades and blade grips for cracks or
chips. Replace damaged parts. Replace bent spindle

Random movements in
fl ight

Vibration

Verify the receiver is properly attached to the
helicopter. Inspect mounting tape for damage. Verify
that no wires are contacting the receiver. Inspect and
balance all rotating components. Verify the main shaft
and tail rotor adapter are not damaged or bent. Inspect
mechanics for broken or damaged parts and replace
as necessary

Tail oscillation/wag or poor
performance

Damaged tail rotor, main gear
mesh, loose bolts, vibration

Inspect the tail rotor for damage. Verify that all bolts
on the tail assembly are properly tightened. Verify
main gear mesh and ensure no tight spots in the mesh
through full rotation. Replace any damaged or worn
components

Drift in calm winds

Vibration, damaged linkage,
damaged servo

Under normal operation the transmitter trims should
not require adjustment and the center positions are
memorized during initialization. If you fi nd that trim
adjustments are necessary after take off, verify the
balance of all rotating components, ensure the
linkages are not damaged and make sure the servos
are in proper working condition

Drift in wind Normal

The model will drift with the wind but should remain
level in fl ight. Simply hold the cyclic stick in the neces­sary position to keep the model stationary. The model
must lean into the wind to remain stationary, if the
model remains level then it will drift with the wind

Panic Recovery or Return
to Level does not level the
model

Model was not initialized on a
level, still surface

Re-initialize the model on a level and still surface

Model was not taken off of a level
surface

Always lift off from a level surface

Severe vibration

Battery strapped too tightly
to the model

Loosen the battery strap

Rotating component out of
balance

Check the main shaft, tail rotor, main rotor blades, main
frame and adapter for damage, replace as necessary.
Vibration must be minimized for Panic Recovery and
Return to Level functions to work properly

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Parts Listings

Part # Description

BLH2500 Micro Apache AH-64, RTF

BLH2580 Micro Apache AH-64, BNF
1 BLH2501 Main rotor blade set: Apache AH-64
2 BLH2502 Main rotor head: Apache AH-64
3 BLH2503 Spindle set: Apache AH-64
4 BLH2504 Main rotor grip set: Apache AH-64
5 BLH2505 Rotor head linkage set: Apache AH-64
6 BLH2506 Swashplate: Apache AH-64
7 BLH2507 Ball Bearing m2.5x6x1.8: Apache AH-64
8 BLH2508 Ball Bearing m2.5x6x2.5: Apache AH-64
9 BLH2509 Ball Bearing m3x7x3: Apache AH-64

10 BLH2510 Servo linkage set: Apache AH-64
11 BLH2511 Main Shaft: Apache AH-64
12 BLH2512 Main frame set: Apache AH-64
13 BLH2513 Anti-rotation bracket: Apache AH-64

Part # Description

14 BLH2514 Motor mount: Apache AH-64
15 BLH2515 Main gear: Apache AH-64
16 BLH2516 Gear drive reduction set: Apache AH-64
17 BLH2517 Brushless main motor: Apache AH-64
18 BLH2518 Servo arm set: Apache AH-64
19 BLH2519 Dual Brushless ESC: Apache AH-64
20 BLH2520 Body set w/led: Apache AH-64
21 BLH2521 Brushless tail motor: Apache AH-64
22 BLH2522 Tail rotor: Apache AH-64
23 EFLB4002S30J 400mAh 2S 7.4V 30C LiPo JST
24 SPMSH2060 Nanolite High Speed Heli Servo
25 SPMAR6335 6-Channel AS3X

®

Nanolite Receiver
EFLC3110 2-3 Cell LiPo Balancing Charger, 0.65A
EFLC4000 AC to 12VDC, 1.5-Amp Power Supply

Optional Parts

Part # Description

DX6i DSMX 6-Channel Transmitter Only
DX7s DSMX 7-Channel Transmitter Only
DX6 DSMX 6-Channel Transmitter Only
DX7 DSMX 7-Channel Transmitter Only

Part # Description

DX8 DSMX 8-Channel Transmitter Only
DX9 DSMX 9-Channel Transmitter Only
DX18 DSMX 18-Channel Transmitter Only

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EU Compliance Statement:

Horizon Hobby, LLC hereby declares that this
product is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of

the R&TTE, EMC, and LVD Directives.

A copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available
online at: http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/support­render-compliance.

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 collections
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
make sure 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.

FCC Information

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 ex-

pressly 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 following illustrations
show the approximate
5 cm RF exposure area and
typical hand placement
when operating your Spektrum transmitter.

IC Information

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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WARNUNG: Lesen Sie die GESAMTE Bedienungsanleitung, um sich vor dem Betrieb mit den Produktfunktionen
vertraut zu machen. Wird das Produkt nicht korrekt betrieben, kann dies zu Schäden am Produkt oder persönli-

chem Eigentum führen oder schwere Verletzungen verursachen.
Dies ist ein hochentwickeltes Hobby-Produkt. Es muss mit Vorsicht und gesundem Menschenverstand betrieben werden

und benötigt gewisse mechanische Grundfähigkeiten. Wird dieses Produkt nicht auf eine sichere und verantwortungs­volle Weise betrieben, kann dies zu Verletzungen oder Schäden am Produkt oder anderen Sachwerten führen. Dieses
Produkt eignet sich nicht für die Verwendung durch Kinder ohne direkte Überwachung eines Erwachsenen. Versuchen
Sie nicht ohne Genehmigung durch Horizon Hobby, LLC das Produkt zu zerlegen, es mit inkompatiblen Komponenten
zu verwenden oder auf jegliche Weise zu erweitern. Diese Bedienungsanleitung enthält Anweisungen für Sicherheit,
Betrieb und Wartung. Es ist unbedingt notwendig, vor Zusammenbau, Einrichtung oder Verwendung alle Anweisungen
und Warnhinweise im Handbuch zu lesen und zu befolgen, damit es bestimmungsgemäß betrieben werden kann und
Schäden oder schwere Verletzungen vermieden werden.

• Halten Sie stets in allen Richtungen einen Sicherheit­sabstand um Ihr Modell, um Zusammenstöße oder Ver­letzungen zu vermeiden. Dieses Modell wird von einem
Funksignal gesteuert, das Interferenzen von
vielen Quellen außerhalb Ihres Einfl ussbereiches unter­liegt. Diese Interferenzen können einen augenblicklichen
Steuerungsverlust verursachen.

• Betreiben Sie Ihr Modell immer auf einer Freifl äche ohne
Fahrzeuge in voller Größe, Verkehr oder Menschen.

• Befolgen Sie stets sorgfältig die Anweisungen und
Warnhinweise für das Modell und jegliche optionalen
Hilfsgeräte (Ladegeräte, Akkupacks usw.).

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

• Setzen Sie Geräte, die für diesen Zweck nicht speziell
ausgelegt und geschützt sind, niemals Wasser aus.
Feuchtigkeit kann die Elektronik beschädigen.

• Stecken Sie keinen Teil des Modells in den Mund, da dies
zu schweren Verletzungen oder sogar zum Tod führen
kann.

• Betreiben Sie Ihr Modell nie mit fast leeren Senderakkus.

• Halten Sie das Fluggerät immer in Sicht und unter
Kontrolle.

• Gehen Sie sofort auf Motor Aus bei Rotorberührung.

• Verwenden Sie immer vollständig geladene Akkus.

• Lassen Sie immer den Sender eingeschaltet wenn das
Fluggerät eingeschaltet ist.

• Nehmen Sie vor der Demontage des Fluggerätes die
Akkus heraus.

• Halten Sie bewegliche Teile immer sauber.

• Halten Sie die Teile immer trocken.

• Lassen Sie Teile immer erst abkühlen bevor Sie sie
anfassen.

• Nehmen Sie die Akkus/Batterien nach Gebrauch heraus.

• Betreiben Sie Ihr Fluggerät niemals mit beschädigter
Verkabelung.

• Fassen Sie niemals bewegte Teile an.

HINWEIS

Spezielle Bedeutungen

Alle Anweisungen, Garantien und anderen zugehörigen Dokumente können im eigenen Ermessen von Horizon Hobby,
LLC jederzeit geändert werden. Die aktuelle Produktliteratur fi nden Sie auf horizonhobby.com unter der Registerkarte
„Support“ für das betreffende Produkt.

Die folgenden Begriffe werden in der gesamten Produktliteratur verwendet, um auf unterschiedlich hohe Gefahren­risiken beim Betrieb dieses Produkts hinzuweisen:

HINWEIS: Wenn diese Verfahren nicht korrekt befolgt werden, können sich möglicherweise Sachschäden UND
geringe oder keine Gefahr von Verletzungen ergeben.

ACHTUNG: Wenn diese Verfahren nicht korrekt befolgt werden, ergeben sich wahrscheinlich Sachschäden UND die
Gefahr von schweren Verletzungen.

WARNUNG: Wenn diese Verfahren nicht korrekt befolgt werden, ergeben sich wahrscheinlich Sachschäden,
Kollateralschäden und schwere Verletzungen ODER mit hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit oberfl ächliche Verletzungen.

Sicherheitsvorkehrungen und Warnhinweise

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

WARNUNG GEGEN GEFÄLSCHTE PRODUKTE: Sollten Sie jemals eine Spektrum Komponente ersetzen wollen,

kaufen Sie die benötigen Ersatzteile immer bei Horizon Hobby oder einem von Horizon Hobby autorisiertem
Händler um die hohe Qualität des Produktes zu gewährleisten. Horizon Hobby LLC lehnt jedwede Haftung, Garantie
oder Unterstützung sowie Kompatibilitäts- oder Leistungsansprüche zu DSM oder Spektrum in Zusammenhang mit
gefälschten Produkten ab.

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Lieferumfang

• Blade AH-64 Apache

• 400mAh 2S 7.4V 30 C Li-Po Akku

• E-fl ite 2-3S LiPo Balancer Ladegerät,

0.65A mit AC/DC Adapter

• DXe Sender (nur in RTF version)

• 4 AA Batterien (nur in RTF version)

Inhaltsangabe

Länge

375mm

Höhe

95mm

Hauptrotordurchmesser

318mm

Heckrotordurchmesser

65mm

Fluggewicht

190 g

Spezifikationen

Ausstattung RTF BNF

Rumpf

Blade AH-64 Apache

Inklusive Inklusive

Motor

6000kv Brushless

Eingebaut Eingebaut

Heckmotor

4800k Brushless

Eingebaut Eingebaut

Empfänger

Spektrum AR6335

Eingebaut Eingebaut

Regler / ESC

Dual Brushless

Eingebaut Eingebaut

Akku

400mAh 2S 7.4V 30 C Li-Po

Inklusive Inklusive

Ladegerät

2-3S 0.65A LiPo Balancing Ladegerät mit AC/ DC Adapter

Inklusive Inklusive

Sender

DSM2/DSMX kompatibler Sender

Inklusive DXe Erforderlich

Sie können Ihr Produkt online unter
www.bladehelis.com registrieren.

Lieferumfang .................................................................. 22

Vorbereitung für den Erstfl ug .......................................... 23

Checkliste zum Fliegen ................................................... 23

Akku-Warnhinweise ........................................................ 23

Laden des Flugakkus ...................................................... 23

Einsetzen der Senderbatterien (RTF) ...............................24

DXe Senderkontrollen (RTF) ............................................24

Sendereinstellungen (BNF) .............................................. 25

Einsetzen des Flugakkus ................................................. 27

Binden von Sender und Empfänger ................................. 27

SAFE Technologie ........................................................... 28

Flugmodes und Dual Rates .............................................28

Panikrettung ................................................................... 28

Throttle Hold (Autorotation) ............................................. 29

Kontrolltests....................................................................29

Einführung in die Hauptsteuerfunktionen......................... 30

Fliegen des AH-64 Apache .............................................. 31

Erweiterte Einstellungen .................................................31

Servoeinstellung ............................................................ 33

Trimmfl ug ....................................................................... 34

Kontrollen nach dem Flug und Wartung ........................... 35

Leitfaden zur Problemlösung ........................................... 35

Explosionszeichnung....................................................... 37

Teileliste ......................................................................... 37

Optionsteile .................................................................... 37

Garantie und Service Informationen ................................ 38

Garantie und Service Kontaktinformationen..................... 39

Rechtliche Informationen für die Europäische Union ........ 39

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HINWEIS: Laden Sie nur Akkus die kühl genug zum

Anfassen und unbeschädigt sind. Bitte prüfen Sie den
Akku um sicher zu stellen, dass er nicht beschädigt,
angeschwollen, verbogen, gebrochen und punktiert ist.

1. Schließen Sie den AC/DC Adapter an ein AC Netzgerät an.

2. Schließen Sie den AC/DC Adapter an das Ladegerät an.

3. Schließen Sie den Balancerstecker an das Ladegerät an.
Der Stecker ist gegen Verpolung geschützt.

4. Trennen Sie immer den Flugakku nach erfolgter Ladung
sofort vom Ladegerät.

LED Indikatoren

Rote LED blinkt.: Ladegerät eingeschaltet, kein Akku
angeschlossen

Rote und grüne LED´s leuchten: Akku angeschlossen
und lädt

Rote LED leuchtet: fertig geladen
Rote und grüne LED´s blinken: Fehleranzeige Ladegerät

Das Aufl aden eines entladenen (nicht tiefentladen) 400mAh
Batterie dauert ca. 30 -45 Minuten. Das Ladegerät kann
auch über die DC Krokodilklemmen mit Strom versorgt
werden. Schließen Sie die Klemmen an eine 11,5 - 15V
DC Stromquelle an und achten bitte dabei auf die richtige
Polarität.

ACHTUNG: Betreiben Sie das Ladegerät nicht mit

dem AC und DC-Anschluß zur gleichen Zeit. Hier
könnte ein Kurzschluß entstehen bei dem das Produkt
beschädigt wird. Dieses könnte Körper- und Sachbeschädi­gungen zur Folge haben.

HINWEIS: Schließen Sie die Kabel immer polrichtig an.

Lesen Sie bitte dazu die Bedienungsanleitung des Akkus,
das Sicherheitsdatenblatt oder kontaktieren den Kunden­service bevor Sie das Ladegerät mit anderen Stromquellen
als dem Standard-AC-Netzteil betreiben.

Laden des Flugakkus

ACHTUNG: Alle Anweisungen und Warnhinweise

müssen genau befolgt werden. Falsche Handhabung
von Li-Po-Akkus kann zu Brand, Personen- und/oder Sach­wertschäden führen.

• LASSEN SIE LADEN VON AKKUS UNBEAUFSICHTIGT.

• LADEN SIE NIEMALS AKKUS ÜBER NACHT.

• Durch Handhabung, Aufl adung oder Verwendung des mitge­lieferten Li-Po-Akkus übernehmen Sie alle mit Lithiumakkus
verbundenen Risiken.

• Sollte der Akku zu einem beliebigen Zeitpunkt beginnen, sich
aufzublähen oder anzuschwellen, stoppen Sie die Verwendung
unverzüglich. Falls dies beim Laden oder Entladen auftritt,
stoppen Sie den Lade-/Entladevorgang, und entnehmen Sie
den Akku. Wird ein Akku, der sich aufbläht oder anschwillt,
weiter verwendet, geladen oder entladen, besteht Brandgefahr.

• Lagern Sie den Akku stets bei Zimmertemperatur an einem
trockenen Ort.

• Bei Transport oder vorübergehender Lagerung des Akkus
muss der Temperaturbereich zwischen 40°F und 120°F
(ca. 5 – 49°C) liegen. Akku oder Modell dürfen nicht im Auto
oder unter direkter Sonneneinstrahlung gelagert werden. Bei
Lagerung in einem heißen Auto kann der Akku beschädigt
werden oder sogar Feuer fangen.

• Laden Sie die Akkus immer weit entfernt von brennbaren
Materialien.

• Überprüfen Sie immer den Akku vor dem Laden und laden Sie
niemals defekte oder beschädigte Akkus.

• Verwenden Sie ausschließlich ein Ladegerät das speziell für
das Laden von LiPo Akku geeignet ist. Das Laden mit einem
nicht geeignetem Ladegerät kann Feuer und / oder Sachbe­schädigung zur Folge haben.

• Überwachen Sie ständig die Temperatur des Akkupacks
während des Ladens.

• Trennen Sie immer den Akku nach dem Laden und lassen das
Ladegerät abkühlen.

• Entladen Sie niemals ein LiPo Akku unter 3V pro Zelle unter
Last.

• Verdecken Sie niemals Warnhinweise mit Klettband.

• Lassen Sie niemals Akkus während des Ladens unbeauf­sichtigt.

• Laden Sie niemals Akkus ausserhalb ihrer sicheren Grenzen.

• Laden Sie nur Akkus die kühl genug zum anfassen sind.

• Versuchen Sie nicht das Ladegerät zu demontieren oder zu
verändern.

• Lassen Sie niemals Minderjährige Akkus laden.

• Laden Sie niemals Akkus an extrem kalten oder heißen
Plätzen (empfohlener Temperaturbereich 5 – 49°) oder im
direkten Sonnenlicht.

Akku-Warnhinweise

Vorbereitung für den Erstfl ug

• Entnehmen und überprüfen Sie die Komponenten

• Laden Sie den Flugakku

• Programmieren Sie Ihren Sender (nur BNF Version)

• Setzen Sie den Akku ein wenn er vollständig geladen ist

• Binden von Sender (nur BNF Version)

• Machen Sie sich mit den Kontrollen vertraut

• Finden Sie eine geeignete Fläche zum fl iegen

Checkliste zum Fliegen

❏ Schalten Sie immer den Sender zuerst ein

❏ Stecken Sie den Flugakku an den Anschluß der ESC
❏ Lassen Sie der ESC Kontrolleinheit Zeit zum initialisieren

und armieren
❏ Fliegen Sie das Modell
❏ Landen Sie das Modell
❏ Stecken Sie den Flugakku von der ESC

❏ Schalten Sie immer den Sender als letztes aus

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Einsetzen der Senderbatterien (RTF)

Die LED- Anzeigen blinken schneller und der
Sender beginnt zu piepen wenn die Batteriespan­nung sinkt.

Ersetzen Sie die Senderbatterien wenn der
Sender zu piepen beginnt.

Flugmodeschalter

0 = Stability Mode (NORM)
1 = Fortgeschrittener Mode (FM1)
2 = Agility Mode (FM2)

Binde / Panik Schalter

Gas Aus (Throttle Hold)
Dual Rate Schalter

DXe Senderkontrollen (RTF)

A
B

C

D

E

F

G

LED Indicator

ABCDEFG

Modus 1

Querruder

(links/rechts)

Gas (auf/ab)

Gas trimm

Querruder­trimm

EIN/AUS­Schalter

Seitenruder­trimm

Höhenruder­trimm

Seitenruder

(links/rechts)

Höhenruder

(auf/ab)

Modus 2

Querruder

(links/rechts)

Höhenruder

(auf/ab)

Höhenruder­trimm

Querruder­trimm

EIN/AUS­Schalter

Seitenruder­trimm

Gas trimm

Seitenruder

(links/rechts)
Gas (auf/ab)