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Control Test
Although each Blade mSR 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.
Turn the transmitter on first and lower the throttle stick completely. Then, plug the
battery into the battery lead of the 5-in-1 unit.
Note: The connectors on the battery and battery lead are keyed to prevent
reverse polarity connection. However, if you force them together in the
wrong orientation and with the wrong polarity, it is still possible to damage
the battery and/or 5-in-1 unit. To help further prevent a reverse polarity
connection, one side of the endcap on the battery and the connector on
the battery lead of the 5-in-1 unit will have a red dot. The connectors are
oriented for a proper polarity connection when the red dots are on the
same side (usually toward the top of the helicopter).
Mode 2
Mode 1
Position the helicopter to view it from behind. Move the elevator stick on the
transmitter forward and aft to check elevator pitch control. When the stick is pushed
forward, the right-hand servo should pull the swashplate downward.
Mode 1
Mode 2
With the stick pulled back, the right-hand servo should push the swashplate upward.
Mode 1
Mode 2
Move the right-hand stick left and right to check aileron roll control. When the stick
is pushed to the left, the left-hand servo (when viewing the helicopter from behind)
should pull the swashplate downward.
Mode 1
Mode 2
With the stick pushed right, the left-hand servo should push the swashplate upward.
Mode 1
Mode 2
If at any time during the test the controls respond in the opposite direction, it may
be necessary to reverse/change the direction of operation of the flight controls.
Follow these steps to change the direction of the various flight controls:
• Be certain that the battery is disconnected from the battery lead of the 5-in-1
control unit and the transmitter is turned off.