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Now that you’ve confirmed the gyro is providing proper inputs to the tail motor/rotor, be sure to review the
following sections of the manual BEFORE proceeding with the first flight .
Gain Adjustments
The G110 offers optional-use remote mode selection and gain adjustment features . These features allow the
gyro mode (Standard Rate or Heading Lock) and gain values to be set remotely in the transmitter . However, for
simplified use, while maintaining maximum performance in the Blade CP Pro 2, these features will not be utilized
(they are usually best utilized when using a programmable computer transmitter) .
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Because you will not be utilizing the remote mode selection and gain adjustment features of the gyro, the gyro’s
yellow-colored auxiliary (AUX) lead and connector will not be plugged into the receiver . This is not a problem as
the gyro will always be in the heading lock mode and the gain value can be set using the gain value adjustment
pot located on the gyro itself .
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After making the initial test flight, you may find that it is necessary to adjust the gyro gain setting value prior to
subsequent test flights in order to achieve the best possible performance . The goal, when using a heading lock
type gyro, is to find the highest gain setting value at which the tail/nose of the helicopter does not twitch quickly
(oscillate) from side to side in all areas of flight (including fast forward flight and descents) . In the case of the
G110 in the Blade CP Pro 2, we find that it is typical to have the gain setting adjustment pot set at or near the
most clockwise/100% value . In this position we find that the tail/nose does not tend to twitch quickly from side
to side in most areas of flight and we are able to achieve maximum tail and heading hold performance .
Trim Adjustments
During flight, it may be necessary to make some small adjustments to the rudder trim in order to prevent the
nose/tail of the model from “drifting” to the left or right when the rudder stick is in the neutral position . Typically,
only a small amount of adjustment may be necessary .
Note: It is always best to avoid sudden temperature and environmental condition changes when
using a gyro. For example, it is best to not fly a model on a very hot (or cold) day immediately after
removing it from an air-conditioned (or heated) vehicle. It is also best to keep the gyro out of direct
sunlight and away from any heat-generating sources on the model.
To help the gyro better acclimate to temperature and environmental conditions at the flying field, it
is best to let your Blade CP Pro 2 model stand in the environment for approximately 10–15 minutes
before flying, allowing the temperature of the gyro sensor to stabilize. If you do not allow the
temperature to stabilize, you may experience radical trim changes that require significant adjustments
of the rudder trim during flight.
Servo Mode Setting
The G110 is equipped with a switch and software that allows its performance to be optimized for use with most
analog and some digital servos . The Servo Mode selection switch is found on the side of the gyro .
However, because the Blade CP Pro 2 uses an ESC and motor to control the tail, you must be certain
that the Servo Mode selection switch on the gyro is set to standard Servo Mode to ensure proper
response and performance of the gyro. If it is set to digital Servo Mode, the electronic speed control
and tail motor will not respond properly to inputs from the gyro or transmitter. This could even cause
failure of the motor, ESC or both.
Installing the Optional Training Gear
If the Blade CP Pro 2 is your first single-rotor and/or collective pitch equipped helicopter model, we suggest that
you install the optional Training Gear Set (EFLH1128) before making your first flight . The training gear helps to
further increase the stability of the model while also providing added support and cushioning to prevent tip-overs
and damage to the model from abrupt landings .
Installing the training gear takes only a few minutes following these steps:
• The training gear set includes four plastic balls, four tubing keepers, four training gear rods, four training gear
rod to landing skid attachments and one training gear rod mounting base .
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