30
31
Gain Adjustments
The G110 offers 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, Please set your gyro gain to 100% .
• If you opt to not use the remote gain feature of the G110 gyro, please leave the remote gain lead unplugged
and turn the GYRO GAIN POT to 100% . This will 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 .
• 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.
Gyro Initialization, Response Test and Adjustment
Your Blade CP Pro 2 PNP model is equipped with an E-flite G110 Micro Heading Lock Gyro . This gyro offers an
excellent blend of size, weight, features and performance .
Initialization and Response Test
The following checklist includes the steps you must follow to ensure proper initialization and operation of the gyro:
q
After connecting the flight battery to the 2-in-1 unit, be sure that you do not move or sway the helicopter . Allow
it to remain motionless until the red LED on the gyro illuminates solidly, indicating that the gyro has initialized
properly and is ready for use .
NOTE:
It is extremely important that you do not move or sway the helicopter after powering it on and before the
gyro initializes . The gyro must be allowed adequate time to record the neutral position in order to initialize for
proper operation . If you ever accidentally move the helicopter after powering it on and before the gyro initializes,
power the helicopter off (by disconnecting the flight battery from the 2-in-1 unit) and repeat the process to
power the helicopter on and to initialize the gyro properly .
q
Once the gyro has initialized properly, and before making your first flight, it will be necessary to confirm that the
gyro is responding properly to the movements of the helicopter and providing proper inputs to the tail rotor in
order to counteract any unwanted changes in yaw .
For added safety during the test, disconnect the main motor from the 2-in-1 control unit .
NOTE:
For your safety it is extremely important that you remain clear of the tail rotor .
q
After securing the helicopter and ensuring that all objects are free and clear of the tail rotor blades, and also
reconfirming that the main motor has been disconnected from the 2-in-1 control unit, advance the throttle/
collective stick on the transmitter to approximately 1/4–1/3 travel . Use caution, as the tail motor should begin
to spin the tail rotor blade .
q
Now it is necessary to confirm that the tail motor/rotor is responding properly to inputs from the gyro . While
holding the helicopter securely and ensuring that all objects are free and clear from the tail motor, quickly
twist the nose of the helicopter to the left . If the tail motor/rotor is responding properly to inputs from the gyro,
the rpms will increase, to counteract the nose twisting to the left, in order to bring the nose back to the right .
When quickly twisting the nose of the helicopter to right, the rpms should decrease or stop entirely . If the tail
motor/rotor is not responding properly, use the reverse switch located on the gyro to reverse the direction
of response .
q
After confirming that the tail motor/rotor is responding properly to inputs from the gyro, disconnect the battery
from the 2-in-1 control unit, power down the transmitter and reconnect the main motor to the 2-in-1 unit .
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 .
Содержание Blade CP Pro 2 PNP
Страница 36: ...70 71 NOTES NOTES ...