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Introduction

Based.on.the.tried.and.true.Blade™.CP.platform,.the.Blade.CP.Pro.adds.the.lightweight.power.of.a.3-cell.800mAh.
Li-Po.battery.pack,.the.lightning.quick.cyclic.response.of.Bell-Hiller.mixing.and.CCPM.control,.and.the.upright.or.
inverted.agility.of.symmetrical.main.rotor.blades ..It.can.also.be.easily.outfitted.with.a.heading.lock.gyro.and.a.
brushless.main.motor.power.system,.without.the.need.for.a.new.radio.system.or.difficult.modifications .

With.aerobatic.capability.like.no.other.RTF.micro.helicopter.ever.available.in.this.class,.the.Blade.CP.Pro.is..
not.intended.for.first-.or.low-time.helicopter.pilots ..We.suggest.either.the.Blade.CX.(for.first-time.pilots:..
EFLH1200).or.the.Blade.CP.(for.low-time.pilots:.EFLH1100).as.the.Blade.CP.Pro.is.intended.for.experienced.
helicopter.pilots.only .

And.although.the.Blade.CP.Pro.is.nearly.ready-to-fly.right.from.the.box,.please.take.the.time.to.read.through.this.
manual.for.tips.on.battery.safety.and.charging,.control.checks,.adjustments.and.more .

Warning

An.RC.aircraft.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,.following.all.instructions.included.
with.your.radio .

Keep.loose.items.that.can.get.entangled.in.the.rotor.blades.away.for.the.main.and.tail.blades,.including..
loose.clothing,.or.other.objects.such.as.pencils.and.screwdrivers ..Especially.keep.your.hands.away.from..
the.rotor.blades .

Before Starting Assembly

Before.starting.any.final.assembly.and.preparing.your.Blade.CP.Pro.for.flight,.remove.each.component.from.the.
box.for.inspection ..Closely.inspect.all.components.for.damage ..If.you.find.any.damaged.or.missing.parts,.contact.
the.place.of.purchase .

Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries

Lithium.Polymer.batteries.are.significantly.more.volatile.than.alkaline.or.Ni-Cd/Ni-MH.batteries.used.in..
RC.applications ..All.manufacturer’s.instructions.and.warnings.must.be.followed.closely ..Mishandling.of..
Li-Po.batteries.can.result.in.fire ..Always.follow.the.manufacturer’s.instructions.when.disposing.of.Lithium.
Polymer.batteries .

Using the Manual

This.manual.is.divided.into.sections.to.help.make.final.assembly.and.preparing.for.flight.easier.to.understand,.and.
to.provide.breaks.between.each.major.section .

Remember.to.take.your.time.and.follow.all.directions .

Limited Warranty Period

Horizon.Hobby,.Inc ..guarantees.this.product.to.be.free.from.defects.in.both.material.and.workmanship.at.the..
date.of.purchase .

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Summary of Contents for Blade CP Pro

Page 1: ... 5 8 in 148mm Weight RTF with Battery 10 5 oz 298 g Main Motor 370 installed Tail Motor N30 installed Battery 11 1V 800mAh Li Po included Transmitter FM 6 Channel w CCPM Mixing included On Board Electronics FM 6 Channel Receiver and 3 in 1 Mixer ESC Gyro installed Servos S75 High Speed High Torque 3 installed ...

Page 2: ...immer Pot Description and Adjustment 23 Gyro Gain Trimmer Pot Description and Adjustment 24 Normal and Idle Up Flight Modes 25 Idle Up Throttle Curve Midpoint Adjustment Knob Description and Adjustment 27 Pitch Curve Adjustments 30 Programmed Throttle and Pitch Curves for the Normal Flight Mode 31 Programmed Throttle and Pitch Curves for the Idle Up Stunt Flight Mode 31 Main Rotor Blade Tracking A...

Page 3: ...Academy of Model Aeronautics approved flying sites following all instructions included with your radio Keep loose items that can get entangled in the rotor blades away for the main and tail blades including loose clothing or other objects such as pencils and screwdrivers Especially keep your hands away from the rotor blades Before Starting Assembly Before starting any final assembly and preparing ...

Page 4: ...modification or misuse no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury By the act of use setup or assembly the user accepts all resulting liability If you as the purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product you are advised to return this product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase Safet...

Page 5: ...uct will be repaired or replaced free of charge Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby Non Warranty Repairs Should your repair not be covered by warranty and the expense exceeds 50 of the retail purchase cost you will be provided with an estimate advising you of your options You will be billed for any return freight for non warranty repairs Please advise us of ...

Page 6: ...e the model out into the street or populated areas for any reason Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment chargers rechargeable battery packs etc that you use Keep all chemicals small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children Moisture causes damage to electronics Avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and pr...

Page 7: ... charging or using the included Li Po battery you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries If you do not agree with these conditions return your complete Blade CP Pro model in new unused condition to the place of purchase immediately You must charge the included 11 1V 800mAh 3 cell Li Po battery pack in a safe area away from flammable materials Do not charge the battery when installed in...

Page 8: ...ge the battery Discharging the battery too low can cause damage to the pack resulting in reduced performance and duration Li Po cells should not be discharged to below 3V each under load In the case of the 3 Cell Li Po packs used for the Blade CP Pro you will not want to allow the battery to fall to below 9V during flight The Blade CP Pro 3 in 1 control unit does not feature a voltage cutoff of an...

Page 9: ...the warnings and guidelines pages 7 8 before continuing The included 3 cell 11 1V Li Po Balance Charger will charge a near fully discharged not over discharged 11 1V 800mAh 3 cell Li Po Battery Pack in approximately 1 0 1 5 hours In some cases the charge time may be shorter depending on the actual amount of capacity left in the pack after a flight NEVER charge the battery unattended Note The Li Po...

Page 10: ...adapter power supply the charger is protected to prevent damage if the alligator clips touch However please take care to ensure that the alligator clips do not cause shorting of the battery adapter power supply etc by keeping them clear The charger is equipped with two LED indicators marked RED and GREEN on the label These LEDs indicate the following also found on the label of the charger Red Flas...

Page 11: ...o battery pack to the charger using the specially marked Balance Charge Lead The connector is keyed to prevent reverse polarity connection When the battery is properly connected and charging normally the red and green LED indicators will glow solid Once the battery has been fully charged the green LED will go out leaving just the red LED glowing solid The battery can now be removed from the charge...

Page 12: ...that no further charge errors occur Simultaneous flashing of the red and green LEDs will indicate that the voltage of the Li Po battery pack is too low to allow the charge process to begin In this case the battery may have been over discharged due to flying the model too long For more information on preventing over discharge of the Li Po battery pack see the guidelines section found on page 8 or t...

Page 13: ...material for mounting the Li Po battery pack We suggest installing the loop fuzzy material on the battery pack and the hook material on the battery support You should also use the included rubber bands for the most secure attachment of the battery to the helicopter ...

Page 14: ... before flying especially if you are switching between different sizes and types of battery packs Control Test Although each Blade CP Pro model is test flown at the factory it is a good idea to test the controls prior to the first flight to ensure none of the servos linkages or parts were damaged during shipping and handling Before proceeding unplug both the main and tail motor wires from the 3 in...

Page 15: ...15 Turn the transmitter on first and lower the throttle stick and trim completely Then plug the battery into the battery lead of the 3 in 1 unit ...

Page 16: ...ove the left hand stick up and down to check the collective pitch control When the stick is pushed up the swashplate should lower increasing the pitch of the main blades With the stick pulled back down the swashplate should raise decreasing the pitch of the main blades ...

Page 17: ... 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 rear ...

Page 18: ...he 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 right ...

Page 19: ... confirmed proper reversing switch and servo connection locations all controls should be functioning properly If you do encounter any problems with your Blade CP Pro responding properly to the transmitter do not fly Call Horizon s Product Support staff at 1 877 504 0233 If you have confirmed proper control operation of your Blade CP Pro reconnect the main and tail motor wires to the 3 in 1 unit ta...

Page 20: ... the transmitter power first before connecting the flight battery to the 3 in 1 unit Never connect the flight battery to the 3 in 1 unit before first powering on the transmitter Never turn off the transmitter before disconnecting the flight battery from the 3 in 1 unit first Also be certain to fully extend the transmitter antenna before flight Note The antenna exiting the receiver will be coiled a...

Page 21: ...d to the next step of the checklist once the unit is armed If after blinking red the status LED continues to flash from green to red you do not have a positive RF link between the transmitter and receiver 3 in 1 unit First check to be sure that the transmitter has been powered on and has an adequate level of battery power If the transmitter was indeed powered on power both the transmitter and 3 in...

Page 22: ...rottle trim will add collective pitch You can also increase the pitch of the blades by adjusting the Pitch Control Links See the Pitch Curve Adjustments section on page 30 of this manual for more information Note While the 3 in 1 control unit main motor and tail motor ESCs are readily capable of handling all in flight power loads and even brief momentary bursts beyond these typical loads they can ...

Page 23: ...1 control unit before making adjustments to the proportional mix trimmer pot Any changes made to the trimmer pot will not take effect until the 3 in 1 unit is initialized and re armed As the battery output voltage decreases throughout the flight it may be necessary to make small trim adjustments to the rudder in order to keep the nose of the helicopter straight Usually a few clicks of right rudder...

Page 24: ...recommend the installation of an optional Heading Lock type gyro as outlined in the Optional Heading Lock Gyro Installation and Setup section of this manual found on pages 40 47 To increase the gyro gain simply turn the trimmer pot clockwise Dial the trimmer pot counterclockwise to decrease gyro gain The gain value is set too high if the tail of the helicopter twitches quickly from side to side Th...

Page 25: ...hannel FM transmitter included with your Blade CP Pro 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 Idle Up Stunt aerobatic flight modes during flight ...

Page 26: ...27 29 The pitch range will then be approximately 12 to 12 degrees See pages 31 32 for additional data and graphics relating to the throttle and pitch curves pre set for your Blade CP Pro This flight mode is preferred for aggressive forward flight and aerobatics as well as inverted flying Note When in the Idle Up Stunt flight mode even with the throttle stick all the way down the blades and motors ...

Page 27: ...in the Idle Up Stunt flight mode from approximately 50 power to 100 power It has no affect on the throttle curve in the Normal flight mode or on the endpoints of the throttle curve in the Idle Up Stunt flight mode When the knob is in the lowest most counterclockwise position the midpoint of the throttle curve in the Idle Up Stunt flight mode will be approximately 50 When the knob is in the middle ...

Page 28: ...speeding of the main rotor blades during fast descents When you have the knob in the highest most clockwise position the main rotor head speed in hover and during transition from positive to negative pitch and vice versa will be similar to when you are at the top or bottom of the throttle collective stick range This is generally preferred when flying in breezy conditions and for the quickest most ...

Page 29: ...TCM ADJ knob to provide the best overall combination of main rotor head speed and collective cyclic response depending on your preferred style of flying similar to as noted for the stock bushed 370 power system However please note that while it is possible to fly with the midpoint set to approximately 100 throttle when using the optional brushless power system care must be taken during flight to p...

Page 30: ...lades for a given throttle collective stick position Shortening both Pitch Control Links by equal amounts will decrease the pitch of both blades for a given throttle collective stick position In general we would recommend that you adjust the Pitch Control Links so that the blades are at 0 degrees of pitch when in the Idle Up Stunt flight mode with the throttle collective stick in the middle positi...

Page 31: ... 5 1 6 5 PITCH STICK POSITION Low Half High 12 0 12 1 5 3 Programmed Throttle and Pitch Curves for the Idle Up Stunt Flight Mode Right from the box your Blade CP Pro transmitter has been programmed for the following throttle and pitch curves in the Idle Up Stunt flight mode With the Idle Up TCM ADJ knob in the lowest most counterclockwise position 5 3055 45 104 5 0 PX BMG JHI 1 0 8 3 0 6 5 1 6 5 P...

Page 32: ...ON Low Half High 100 50 0 1 0 8 3 0 6 5 1 6 5 PITCH STICK POSITION Low Half High 12 0 12 1 5 3 With the Idle Up TCM ADJ knob in the highest most clockwise position THROTTLE STICK POSITION Low Half High 100 50 0 1 0 8 3 0 6 5 1 6 5 PITCH STICK POSITION Low Half High 12 0 12 1 5 3 ...

Page 33: ...uld be tightened so they can pivot in the blade grip when moderate pressure is applied Never allow the main blades to swing freely in their grips Following the proper initialization and arming procedure previously outlined in the 3 in 1 Control Unit Description Arming and Adjustment section bring the main rotor blades of your Blade CP Pro up to speed You can check the blade tracking either on the ...

Page 34: ...re 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 blades for warps or twists In most cases you should be able to get both blades tracking perfectly in the same plane However due to the small size of the pitch links and threaded rods it may not always be possible to achieve absolutely perfect blade tracking Don t wo...

Page 35: ...lly spaced from the ends of the paddle control frame Next be certain that both flybar paddles are parallel to the paddle control frame If you have made certain that both flybar paddles are parallel to the paddle control frame they should now be parallel to one another If they are not take your time making adjustments in order to ensure that both flybar paddles are positioned parallel to one anothe...

Page 36: ...d aggressive cyclic response but with reduced sensitivity especially when in hover when compared to having them positioned closer to the head main shaft on the flybar We suggest that you make your first flights with the flybar weights in this position before making any adjustments If after the first few flights you feel as though the cyclic response is too quick or aggressive we recommend the addi...

Page 37: ...have even quicker and more aggressive cyclic response you can stiffen the rotor head dampening by adding shims between the O Ring and Step Washer on each side of the Center Hub See the Exploded View drawing and parts listing on pages 60 61 for reference Head Dampening Shims are available separately in packs of eight EFLH1144 however you should install only one shim per side at a time before making...

Page 38: ...rvo electronic components or even for setting the gain of a gyro remotely from the transmitter when using an optional heading lock gyro equipped with this feature as shown in the Optional Heading Lock Gyro Installation and Setup section found on pages 40 47 It allows full proportional control of the 5th channel from approximately 0 100 travel Although no servo reversing is available for this chann...

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Page 40: ...nd easy It also offers the ability to control the gain setting in either Standard Rate or Heading Lock modes remotely from the Blade CP Pro s included transmitter by using the 5th channel and is an excellent choice when looking for the best in tail and heading lock performance Note The following steps outline the installation and setup of the G90 gyro but can also be used as reference for many oth...

Page 41: ...ontact with the servos or any other parts of the helicopter Remove the 3 in 1 control unit s rudder channel lead marked with a small label from channel 4 of the receiver and plug this lead into the servo connector of the gyro Then plug the rudder channel lead of the gyro into channel 4 of the receiver ensuring proper orientation and polarity direction of the wire leads ...

Page 42: ...y so that it is plugged into the signal like the orange wire on the servo leads side of the receiver s pins Note It is important to secure the 3 in 1 rudder gyro rudder and auxiliary channel leads so that they can not come in contact with the pinion and main gear servo arms or motor case We suggest using the cable zip tie wraps included in the Mounting Accessories Wrench package to secure the lead...

Page 43: ...the G90 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 If you are using a gyro other than the G90 be sure to follow the instructions included with the gyro to ensure that it has been set properly Once you have set ...

Page 44: ...der the tail rotor rpms should decrease or stop entirely If the tail motor rotor is not responding properly use the Servo Reversing switch located on the front of the transmitter to reverse the direction of response Once confirming that the tail motor rotor is responding properly to transmitter inputs it will also be necessary to confirm that it is responding properly to inputs from the gyro After...

Page 45: ... the gain setting adjustment pot on the gyro to a value of approximately 50 before conducting the first test flight after installing the gyro This gain setting adjustment pot on the gyro is the same pot that you will use for adjusting the gyro gain value after conducting test flights If you are using the G90 gyro and have chosen to utilize the remote mode and gain setting control option you will n...

Page 46: ... gyro gain setting at a value that is so low When the Channel 5 knob is rotated counterclockwise from the middle position the gyro will be in the Standard Rate mode This mode is the same as offered by the 3 in 1 control unit s stock gyro When the knob is rotated full counterclockwise the gain setting value will be approximately 100 Other gain setting values from approximately 0 100 are also availa...

Page 47: ... adjusting the gyro gain setting value prior to subsequent test flights in order to find 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 of the helicopter will not twitch quickly from side to side in all areas of flight including fast forward flight and descents Note Although you should now be using a Heading Lo...

Page 48: ...g lock type gyro to help maximize performance of the tail due to the added torque and performance the brushless main motor will provide We have tested a wide variety of motor types in a wide range of Kv rpm v values and gear ratio combinations in the Blade CP Pro While many combinations offered a noticeable improvement in power or duration when compared to the stock brushed motor we found the foll...

Page 49: ...mesh of its 9 tooth pinion and the main drive gear in multiple places on the main drive gear for reference This is approximately how you will want to set the pinion and main gear mesh after installing the brushless motor and the 8 tooth pinion Once the stock brushed main motor has been removed from the frame temporarily install the Park 370 brushless motor Then using the 8 Tooth Pinion Gear EFLM19...

Page 50: ...ot tighten the mounting screws entirely until after the next step Note Do not use the screws included with the brushless motor for mounting as they do not offer adequate thread length for secure installation Take your time to set the gear mesh between the pinion and main gear properly Then tighten the mounting screws securely Note It is very important to set the gear mesh so that it is smooth with...

Page 51: ...to its battery power leads To do this remove one of the Y harness JST male connectors from its wire leads as close to the end of the connector as possible Then strip the ends of the remaining wire leads so that they can be soldered to the ESC s battery power leads Note It is extremely important to be sure that you remove one of the JST male connectors and not the JST female connector It is also cr...

Page 52: ...ontrol unit If choosing to mount the ESC in this location be sure it is mounted with all wire leads as far from the receiver and antenna as possible while also providing adequate clearance for the canopy It will also be best to mount the ESC so that the power FETs the side of the ESC with the label are mounted toward the top of the helicopter In some cases it might also be helpful to use a small b...

Page 53: ...e gears and any other moving parts Then depending on the length of the motor leads it may also be necessary to make up some short motor wire lead extensions using approximately 1 5 2 0 of wire and the connectors included with the ESC to connect the motor to the ESC After securing the ESC in its mounting position connect the motor wire leads to the connectors on the ESC The order of the wire leads ...

Page 54: ...n slide it out the back end of the housing Use tape or shrink tubing to insulate and secure the exposed connector Note It is extremely important to disable the BEC of the brushless ESC in order to prevent damage to the other electronics Remember BEC power is already supplied to the receiver and servos through the 3 in 1 control unit throttle and rudder leads Now that BEC power of the brushless ESC...

Page 55: ...any time power to the motor is applied and the rotor head begins to spin unplug the battery immediately to prevent any damage to the model and electronics or even personal injury Follow the instructions included with the ESC to set the programming for the brake and voltage cutoff to the following Voltage Cutoff Auto Li Po ON Note With the voltage cutoff programming set to Auto Li Po ON a soft cuto...

Page 56: ...r Proportional Mix and Gyro Gain Trimmer Pots or the gain setting value if using a heading lock type gyro as well as the Idle Up TCM ADJ knob to find the best possible performance with the brushless power system Optional Spektrum Radio System Installation and Setup The Blade CP Pro s included FM 72MHz radio system performs well in a variety of flight conditions and allows you to perform even the m...

Page 57: ...nt of which all flying takes place with the other side for spectators Only personnel involved with flying the aircraft are allowed at or in front of the flight line Intentional flying behind the flight line is prohibited 4 I will operate my model using only radio control frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission Only properly licensed Amateurs are authorized to operate...

Page 58: ...P EFLH1149 Flybar 2 BCP P EFLH1150 Paddle Set BCP P EFLH1151 Pitch Control Link Set BCP P EFLH1152 Swashplate Set BCP P EFLH1153 Servo Pushrod Set BCP P EFLH1154 Battery Support Set BCP P EFLH1155 Main Shaft Drive Gear BCP P EFLH1156 Landing Skid Set BCP P EFLH1158 O Ring Set BCP P EFLH1159 Hardware Set BCP P EFLH1160 Tail Boom BCP P EFLH1161 Tail Rotor Gearbox Housing BCP P EFLH1163 Paddle Contro...

Page 59: ... BCPP FM Crystal Set CH21 72 210 BCPP FM Crystal Set CH50 72 790 BCPP FM Crystal Set CH52 72 830 BCPP FM Crystal Set CH54 72 870 BCPP Paddle Control Frame BCP P Main Tail Motor Wire Set BCP P Retaining Pin 6 BCP P Canopy Mounting Rod Grommet Set BCP P Head Dampening Shim 8 BCP P Main Motor Heat Sink BCP P Bearing 3x6x2 5mm 2 BCP P 370 Motor w 9T 0 5M Pinion BCP P Center Hub Spindle Set BCP P Tail ...

Page 60: ...nd option parts releases for your Blade CP Pro Exploded View Parts Listing 041 Cap Head Screw 2 EFLH1150 042 Main Blade 2 EFLH1147B 043 Swashplate Ball 1 EFLH1152 044 Upper Swashplate 1 EFLH1152 045 Servo Pushrod Control Link 3 EFLH1153 046 Servo Pushrod Threaded Rod 3 EFLH1153 047 Main Shaft Retaining Collar 1 EFLH1164 048 Battery Support 1 EFLH1154 049 Battery Pack 1 EFLB0995 050 Main Shaft Driv...

Page 61: ...9 041 069 019 013 039 014 016 077 035 034 042 040 036 039 057 024 074 075 070 025 024 067 023 012 015 050 049 048 047 046 045 043 044 027 022 020 021 054 052 051 053 073 078 056 066 058 061 064 062 032 060 059 065 079 026 019 018 017 055 038 076 072 071 028 040 Exploded View ...

Page 62: ...62 Notes ...

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Page 64: ...9002 2006 Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 877 504 0233 www E fliteRC com ...

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