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E-FLITE Blade CP Manual

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Summary of Blade CP

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    Specifications length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.63 in (524mm) height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.13 in (181mm) main rotor diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.75 in (527mm) tail rotor diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.88 in (149mm) weight rtf w/ni-mh ...

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    2 introduction the blade™ cp is a true breakthrough in micro class electric helicopters. Collective pitch and ccpm (cyclic/ collective pitch mixing) deliver smooth, solid control for all types of flying indoors and out, in a convenient, ready- to-fly package. While the blade cp is not intended for f...

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    3 warning an rc model helicopter is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property. Fly only in open areas, preferably at ama (academy of model aeronautics) approved flying sites. Lithium polymer batteries are significantly more volatile than alkaline or ni-cd/ni-mh b...

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    4 warranty information horizon hobby, inc. 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 modification. In no case shall horizon hobby’s liability exceed the original cost of the...

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    5 lithium polymer battery upgrade recommendations while the included ni-mh battery pack will allow the blade™ cp to perform very well as configured, lithium polymer (li-po) battery packs are a very popular upgrade for improved performance and flight time, at similar or even less weight than their ni...

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    6 recommended power system and main blade configurations when using the recommended main motor, pinion, heat sink, battery and main blade configurations below, we have experienced very good main motor life (better than any other models in this class). We have main motors in stock and aerobatic enhan...

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    7 recommended power system and main blade configurations (continued) tail motor: when using the recommended heat sink and battery configurations below, we have experienced very good tail motor life (better than any other models in this class due to the use of a specially designed n30 motor). We have...

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    8 installing transmitter batteries install 8 new “aa” batteries in the included transmitter. Installing the flight battery use the included hook and loop material for mounting the ni-mh battery pack. You should also use the included rubber bands for the most secure attachment of the battery to the h...

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    9 center of gravity once the battery has been properly installed and secured, you will need to check the helicopter’s center of gravity. With the canopy installed, lift the helicopter by the flybar with the flybar positioned perpendicular to the tail boom. Slide the battery support and battery forwa...

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    10 control test (continued) turn the transmitter on first, and lower the throttle stick completely. Plug the battery into the battery lead of the 4-in-1 unit. Position the helicopter to view it from the left or right side. Move the left-hand stick up and down to check the collective pitch control. W...

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    11 control test (continued) again viewing the helicopter from the left or right side, move the right-hand stick forward and aft to check elevator pitch control. When the stick is pushed forward, the swashplate should also tilt forward. With the stick pulled back, the swashplate will tilt toward the ...

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    12 control test (continued) viewing the helicopter from the rear (tail boom toward you), move the right-hand stick left and right to check aileron roll control. When the stick is pushed to the left, the swashplate should also tilt left. With the stick pushed right, the swashplate will tilt to the ri...

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    13 control test (continued) if at any time during the test the controls do not respond properly, double-check the servo reversing switches on the transmitter. They should be positioned as follows: ail – nor ele – rev thr – nor rud – rev if the controls still do not respond properly after ensuring th...

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    14 4-in-1 control unit description, arming and adjustment the unique 4-in-1 control unit installed on your blade cp is a lightweight combination of 6-channel fm receiver, main motor and tail motor mixer, main motor and tail motor electronic speed controls and piezo gyro. The 4-in-1 unit also contain...

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    15 4-in-1 control unit description, arming and adjustment (continued) • with power applied, the 4-in-1 unit status led will blink red, then blink green. It is extremely important that during this time of calibration the helicopter is not moved or swayed in order for the gyro to properly initialize. ...

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    16 tail rotor proportional mix trimmer pot description and adjustment after establishing a stable hover, you will first want to adjust the tail rotor proportional mixing. The “proportional” trimmer pot adjusts the amount of tail motor to main motor mixing. In hover, with the rudder trim centered and...

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    17 gyro gain trimmer pot description and adjustment the “gain” trimmer pot adjusts the gain of the piezo gyro used to aid in keeping the tail of the helicopter straight while flying. Pilots interested most in hovering-type maneuvers with very little forward flight and aerobatics may choose to have t...

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    18 normal and idle up flight modes the 6-channel fm transmitter included with your blade™ cp features servo reversing and ccpm mixing, as well as an “idle up” flight mode switch. This switch allows the pilot to toggle between “normal” and “stunt” (aerobatic) flight modes during flight. With the swit...

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    19 normal and idle up flight modes (continued) when the idle up switch is toggled toward the front of the transmitter, the blade™ cp will now be flying in the “stunt (aerobatic)” flight mode. In this flight mode, the throttle curve is “v” shaped from 100% to 100% with 50% throttle at mid-stick, and ...

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    20 programmed curves for the normal flight mode right from the box, your blade™ cp transmitter has been programmed for the following throttle and pitch curves in the normal flight mode: ...

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    21 blade tracking adjustment caution: be sure to maintain a safe distance from the helicopter (10–15 feet) when tracking the main rotor blades. Blade tracking is a critical element to the flight performance of just about any helicopter, including the blade™ cp. Main rotor blades that are out of trac...

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    22 blade tracking adjustment (continued) typically, not much adjustment should be necessary to properly track the main rotor blades. If significant adjustments are required, be sure to double-check the length of both pitch control links (they should be close to the same length) and also check the bl...

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    23 2005 official ama national model aircraft safety code general 1) i will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air shows or model flying demonstrations until it has been proven to be airworthy by having been previously, successfully flight tested. 2) i will not fly my model higher than a...

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    26 001 . . . .Flybar paddle (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eflh1150 002 . . . .Nut (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eflh1150 003 . . . .Flybar (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eflh1149 004 . . . .Collar (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eflh1148 005 . . . .Rotor head frame a (...

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