CCPM Helicopter Setup
For all Quick Helicopters
General
Instead of giving you the exact length of each linkage rod we will explain to you what you are trying to
achieve. This is the same for all Quick helicopters. Another thing worth mentioning is that all controls on
our helicopters are leading edge controlled. We have three such controls on our helicopter and they
are, Main blades, Tail blade and flybar control arms. For example the main blade pitch arms should be
mounted so they are in front of the blades in the direction of travel, clockwise if you look at the
helicopter from above, see picture 4.
As help during this setup your radio manual will be needed.
Swashplate
Instead of giving you the exact length of each linkage rod we will explain to you what you are trying to
achieve. This is the same for all Quick helicopters.
Step 1
First set your radio up so that all servos are moving in the right direction and adjust all travel values to
100%. If you have a radio with Swash mixing values set those to 50% (Pitch, Aileron and Elevator).
Now center both radio sticks (including “throttle”) and center all trim and sub-trim values. When this is
done turn your receiver pack on. Now mount the servo arms at a 90deg angle towards the linkage rod.
In our non push pull helis this will be horizontal. Use the mounting position on the servo arm that will be
closest to 90deg, not all servos will line up 100% correct. If they are visible off from the 90deg position
the use the sub-trim function in your radio for fine tuning, do not use regular trim for this, see picture 1.
Now you have a good start and the rest of the setup will become easier.
Step 2
Connecting the Swashplate at the right distance. This is done by moving your Pitch (throttle) stick all
the way down, see picture 2. When the servos are in this position adjust the length of the linkage rods
so the Swashplate is located towards the bottom, but still leaves enough room for left/right (aileron) and
front/back (elevator) travel. During such travel, portions of the Swashplate will move below the
Swashplate position archived during Pitch full down radio stick position. So make sure you leave
enough room for this extra travel, see picture 2 for recommended height. Also make sure that all 3
linkage rods between the servo arms and the Swashplate are the same, so the Swashplate is level. It
should not tilt in any direction; unless your right radio stick is moved. If it lilts, and all linage rods are the
same length, then go back to step one and make sure your three servo arms have the same neutral
