E-flight Blade SR RTF Airframe Instruction Manual Download

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RTF

4105 Fieldstone Road

Champaign, IL 61822

USA

Horizon Hobby UK

Units 1-4 Ployters Rd

Staple Tye

Harlow, Essex

CM18 7NS

United Kingdom

Horizon Hobby Deutschland GmbH

Hamburger Strasse 10

25335 Elmshorn

Germany

E-flite

products are distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby, Inc.

US Patent 7,391,320. Other Patents Pending

DSM and DSM2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, Inc.

The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc.

Spektrum radios and accessories are exclusively available from Horizon Hobby, Inc.

Printed 11/09

www.E-fliteRC.com

16165

Specifications

Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.10 in (485mm)

Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.90 in (176mm)

Main Rotor Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . 21.80 in (552mm)

Tail Rotor Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20 in (82mm)

Weight with Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 oz (340 g)

Main Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brushless 3900Kv (installed)

Tail Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Direct-Drive N60 (installed)

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3S 11.1V 1000mAh Li-Po (included)

Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-Cell 11.1V Li-Po

Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC to 12V DC, 1.5A (included)

Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HP6DSM 2.4GHz DSM 6-channel (included)*

Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spektrum AR6110e 2.4GHz DSM Microlite (installed)

On-Board Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . 2-in-1 Mixer/ESCs (installed)

Servos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DS75 Digital Sub-Micro (3 installed)

Gyro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G110 Micro Heading Lock (installed)

* CCPM Helicopter programming is specific to Blade SR. Please do not attempt to use transmitter with

any other CCPM helicopter

Summary of Contents for Blade SR RTF Airframe

Page 1: ... Horizon Hobby Inc Printed 11 09 www E fliteRC com 16165 Specifications Length 19 10 in 485mm Height 6 90 in 176mm Main Rotor Diameter 21 80 in 552mm Tail Rotor Diameter 3 20 in 82mm Weight with Battery 120 oz 340 g Main Motor Brushless 3900Kv installed Tail Motor Direct Drive N60 installed Battery 3S 11 1V 1000mAh Li Po included Charger 3 Cell 11 1V Li Po Power Supply AC to 12V DC 1 5A included T...

Page 2: ... momentary loss of control so it is advisable to always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model as this margin will help to avoid collisions or injury Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries Always operate your model in an open area away from cars traffic or people Avoid operating your model in the street where injury or damage can occur Never operate the model out...

Page 3: ...arging the flight battery see charging procedures on following pages Install the 4 included AA batteries in the transmitter Install the flight battery in the helicopter once it has been fully charged Check the Center of Gravity of the helicopter see page 12 Test the controls see page 14 Install the optional Training Gear Set EFLH1527 strongly recommended if this is your first collective pitch equi...

Page 4: ...result in a fire A battery that has ballooned or swollen even a small amount must be removed from service completely In the event of a crash you must quickly and safely disconnect and remove the battery from the model then place it in a safe open area away from flammable materials to observe it for at least 15 minutes Store the battery at room temperature at approximately charge 3 8V per cell 11 4...

Page 5: ...he use of a proper AC to DC adapter power supply Note When using the AC to DC 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 Input power for the charger can also be supplied from a small 12 volt gel cell or car...

Page 6: ...venting over discharge of the Li Po battery pack see the Battery Warnings and Guidelines section If after several charging attempts you continue to see this charge error indication you should remove the battery pack from service and replace it with a new one If you have any further questions or concerns regarding charge error indications please contact Horizon Hobby s Product Support Team at 877 5...

Page 7: ...pecially if you are switching between different sizes and types of battery packs Support by Flybar Level or Slightly Downward Angle Transmitter Control Identification Note Before each flight ALWAYS turn the transmitter on before connecting the flight battery to the 2 in 1 unit After each flight you should always disconnect the flight battery from the 2 in 1 unit before powering the transmitter off...

Page 8: ...ling Before proceeding unplug the three bullet connectors between the main motor and ESC and tail motor from the 2 in 1 control unit It is not safe to perform the control test with the main or tail motor plugs connected to the 2 in 1 control unit after power up Turn the transmitter on first and lower the throttle stick and trim completely Then plug the battery into the battery lead of the 2 in 1 u...

Page 9: ...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 Mode 2 Mode 1 With the stick pulled back down the swashplate should raise decreasing the pitch of the main blades Mode 2 Mode 1 ...

Page 10: ...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 Mode 2 Mode 1 With the stick pulled back the swashplate will tilt toward the rear Mode 2 Mode 1 ...

Page 11: ... 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 Mode 2 Mode 1 With the stick pushed right the swashplate will tilt to the right Mode 2 Mode 1 ...

Page 12: ...d Down Channel 1 Throttle channel normal For safety channel 1 throttle channel reversing can only be changed when the transmitter is powered off All other dip switch positions functions can be changed while the transmitter is powered on Dip Switch 2 Up Channel 2 Aileron channel reversed Down Channel 2 Aileron channel normal Dip Switch 3 Up Channel 3 Elevator channel reversed Down Channel 3 Elevato...

Page 13: ...y spinning The first time you power up the ESC after it has been powered on and armed it will take approximately 15 seconds for the ESC motor to reach the power level you initially set with the throttle stick curve This means you will need to wait approximately 15 seconds before attempting any aggressive maneuvering to allow the power system to reach the set level of power first Any time after the...

Page 14: ...ed on and functioning properly disconnect the flight battery from the 2 in 1 then reconnect it Watch for the orange LED of the receiver to begin glowing solidly and once it does the 2 in 1 unit should arm normally If your 2 in 1 unit will not arm after following the guidelines as listed above contact Horizon Hobby s Product Support staff at 1 877 504 0233 Horizon Hobby UK at 44 0 1279 641 097 or H...

Page 15: ...rotor is not responding properly use the reverse switch located on the gyro to reverse the direction of response After confirming that the tail motor rotor responds properly to inputs from the gyro disconnect the battery from the 2 in 1 control unit Then power down the transmitter and reconnect the main motor to the 2 in 1 unit Now that you ve confirmed the gyro provides proper inputs to the tail ...

Page 16: ...pped 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 SR 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 performanc...

Page 17: ... through the front holes of the forward attachments and the back holes of the rear attachments You may find it necessary to apply some light pressure to the rods base and landing skids when installing all four rods in the base This is typical however take care to not damage any of the parts Once all four rods are installed note that the landing skids may be pulled slightly inward under their press...

Page 18: ...d the front of the transmitter lowering the left hand stick will actually cause the speed of the main rotor blades to increase while also increasing the amount of negative pitch the main rotor blades can offer This allows the model to be flown inverted and to perform basic aerobatic maneuvers Mode 2 Mode 1 Descend After lifting the model off the ground you can balance the throttle pitch by careful...

Page 19: ...d also helpful when you are in the normal flight mode it is usually best to utilize the throttle hold function of the transmitter in the event of a crash or rotor blade strike by toggling the TH HOLD switch toward the front of the transmitter Moving the left hand stick to the left will turn yaw the nose of the helicopter to the left about the axis of the main shaft This is accomplished by decreasi...

Page 20: ...n of the manual The right hand stick controls both elevator pitch fore aft and aileron roll Pushing the stick forward will pitch the nose of the helicopter downward allowing the helicopter to be flown forward Mode 2 Mode 1 Heli Moves Forward Pulling the stick backward will pitch the tail of the helicopter downward allowing the helicopter to be flown backward Mode 2 Mode 1 Heli Moves Backward The e...

Page 21: ...elicopter to be flown to the right Mode 2 Mode 1 Heli Moves Right Use the aileron trim to help keep the helicopter from drifting left or right when in hover with no aileron stick input For example if the helicopter drifts to the right when in hover add left aileron trim until the helicopter hovers as level as possible with no drifting to the right Once you re familiar with the primary controls of ...

Page 22: ...ling the switch toward the front of the transmitter position LO allows the control rates to achieve their lowest maximum values This is typically the preferred rate for low time and other pilots interested most in a reduced amount of control that allows for smoother and more easily controlled hovering and flying If the Blade SR is your first single rotor and or collective pitch equipped helicopter...

Page 23: ...transmitter helicopter will be in the stunt idle up flight mode In this flight mode the throttle curve can be V shaped from 100 to 100 with reduced throttle at mid stick when the SM TCM ADJ knob is in the lowest most counterclockwise position or a flat line from 100 to 100 with 100 throttle at mid stick when the SM TCM ADJ knob is in the highest most clockwise position This is the preferred flight...

Page 24: ...hover and during transition from positive to negative pitch and vice versa will be lower than it is when at the top or bottom of the throttle collective stick range 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 ...

Page 25: ...screws that may be loose and replace any screws or other parts that may be stripped Check to be sure that the screws securing the main rotor blades in the blade grips are tightened so the blades can pivot in the grips when moderate pressure is applied Never allow the main blades to swing freely in their grips Check the security of all the plastic ball link ends on your model The links should stay ...

Page 26: ... helicopter responds to control inputs Remember to keep the control inputs as minimal as possible to prevent over controlling the helicopter especially when in hover When comfortable with hovering the Blade SR at low levels of altitude just a few inches off the ground you can transition to hovering and flying the helicopter at higher altitudes of approximately three to four feet At these higher al...

Page 27: ... each Blade SR model is test flown and tracked at the factory you may need to adjust blade tracking after blade changes repairs or pitch control link adjustments To check main rotor blade tracking and make any required adjustments please note the following tips Before proceeding with the test flight of a new model or any model to which changes or repairs have been made be certain that the main rot...

Page 28: ...ar paddle tracking and positioning is also important in maintaining proper control response and vibration free operation To check flybar paddle tracking positioning and making adjustments please note the following tips Confirm that both flybar paddles are equally spaced from the ends of the paddle control frame If they are not equally spaced adjust the position of the flybar by loosening the setsc...

Page 29: ...nly a small distance at a time before making each subsequent test flight until you find the position at which you prefer the cyclic response most Note It is important that the weight s on each side of the flybar be positioned at a distance equal from the head main shaft in order to prevent imbalance that could lead to vibration in the rotor head Dampening of the rotor head main rotor blades can al...

Page 30: ... signal the throttle will go to the preset position that was stored during the binding process and all other channels will hold their last position And if the 2 in 1 control unit and receiver are powered on before the transmitter all channels but throttle will go to the fail safe positions that were stored during the binding process while the throttle channel will not generate a pulse in order to ...

Page 31: ...tion Before each flying session and especially with a new model receiver you should perform a range check To perform a range check the transmitter must be in the range check reduced power output mode You can enter the range check mode by having the transmitter powered on then pulling the trainer TRAINER switch toward the front of the transmitter Then while holding the trainer switch forward you wi...

Page 32: ...hed in front of which all flying takes place Only personnel associated with flying the model aircraft are allowed at or in front of the safety line In the case of airshows or demonstrations a straight safety line must be established An area away from the safety line must be maintained for spectators Intentional flying behind the safety line is prohibited 5 I will operate my model aircraft using on...

Page 33: ...SR EFLH1444 Hook and Loop Battery Strap B400 SR EFLH1501 Main Frame BSR EFLH1502 Landing Gear BSR EFLH1503 Tail Boom Blue BSR EFLH1505 Direct Drive Tail Motor Mount BSR EFLH1506 Horizontal Stabilizer Fin Mount BSR EFLH1508 Main Shaft 2 BSR EFLH1509 Main Gear BSR EFLH1510 Main Shaft Retaining Collar BSR EFLH1511 Swashplate BSR EFLH1512 Center Hub BSR EFLH1513 O Ring Shim Set BSR EFLH1514 Hardware S...

Page 34: ...R EFLH1526 Bearing 4 x 8 x 3mm 2 BSR EFLH1527 Training Gear Set BSR EFLH1528 Hook Loop Tape BCP CPP BSR EFLA308H 2 in 1 Helicopter Brushless ESC Mixer BSR EFLB0997 1000mAh 3S 11 1V 15C Li Po 20AWG JST Balance EFLH1057 HPDSM 6 Channel Transmitter 2 4GHz DSM2 BSR EFLH1115 Bearing 3 x 6 x 2 5mm 2 BCP P SR B400 EFLC3105 3 Cell Li Po Balancing Charger 0 8A EFLC4000 AC to 12V DC 1 5 Amp Power Supply EFL...

Page 35: ... Shaft 4 x 79mm 038 EFLH1510 Main Shaft Collar 039 EFLH1515 Servo Pushrod 1 6 x 16mm 040 EFLH1515 Servo Pushrod Link 041 EFLH1515 Servo Pushrod 1 6 x 28mm 042 EFLH1215 Main Shaft Brg 4 x 8 x 3mm 043 EFLH1509 Main Gear 140T 044 EFLH1501 Right Frame 045 EFLH1501 Left Frame 046 EFLH1514 Pan Head Screw 1 7 x 6mm 047 EFLH1514 Socket Head Cap Screw 2 x 10mm 048 EFLH1524 Anti Rotation Bracket 049 EFLH152...

Page 36: ... this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the Product or other property This Product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision The Product manual contains instructions for safety operation and maintenance It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual prior to assembly setup or use in order to o...

Page 37: ...This product must not be disposed of with other waste Instead it is the user s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycle...

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