E-FLITE Blade CP Manual - page 2
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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 first-time helicopter pilots (If you have chosen the Blade
CP for your first helicopter model, you should enlist the help of an experienced pilot and purchase the Training
Gear Set [EFLH1128] before attempting your first flights), experienced pilots will enjoy many of the outstanding
features that have the Blade CP flying in no time such as pre-installed main and tail motors, 4-in-1 control unit with
receiver mixer ESCs and gyro, and high-speed, high-torque S75 sub-micro servos. With the included 6-channel
FM transmitter featuring servo reversing, CCPM mixing and idle up flight mode switch, you’ll have precise control
for hover, forward flight and more. The Blade CP can also be upgraded for inverted flight and more aggressive
aerobatic performance using symmetrical blades and 3-cell Lithium Polymer battery packs.
Although the Blade CP is nearly ready-to-fly right from the box, please take the time to read through this manual
completely for tips on battery charging, control adjustments, blade tracking and more.
Table of Contents
Specifications ............................................................................................................................................ 1
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 2
Warning ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Additional Required Equipment .................................................................................................................... 3
Blade CP RTF Contents ............................................................................................................................... 3
Warranty Information ................................................................................................................................... 4
Battery Charging ........................................................................................................................................ 4
Lithium Polymer Battery Upgrade Recommendations .................................................................................... 5
Recommended Power System and Main Blade Configurations ....................................................................... 6
Installing Transmitter Batteries .................................................................................................................... 8
Installing the Flight Battery .......................................................................................................................... 8
Center of Gravity ........................................................................................................................................ 9
Control Test ............................................................................................................................................... 9
4-in-1 Control Unit Description, Arming and Adjustment ............................................................................... 14
Tail Rotor Proportional Mix Trimmer Pot Description and Adjustment ........................................................... 16
Gyro Gain Trimmer Pot Description and Adjustment ................................................................................... 17
Normal and Idle Up Flight Modes ............................................................................................................... 18
Throttle and Pitch Curve Adjustments ......................................................................................................... 19
Programmed Curves for the Normal Flight Mode ........................................................................................ 20
Programmed Curves for the Idle Up (Stunt) Flight Mode .............................................................................. 20
Blade Tracking Adjustment ........................................................................................................................ 21
Flybar Paddle Tracking Adjustment ............................................................................................................ 22
2005 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code ............................................................................... 23
Replacement Parts List ............................................................................................................................. 24
Optional Parts List .................................................................................................................................... 24
Replacement and Optional Parts ................................................................................................................ 25
Exploded View Parts Listing ...................................................................................................................... 26
Exploded View .......................................................................................................................................... 27