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Preparing for the First Flight Checklist

Please note this checklist is not intended to be a replacement for the content included in this instruction

manual. Although it can be used as a quick start guide, we strongly suggest reading through this

manual completely before proceeding.

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Remove and inspect contents

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Charge the flight battery

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Install the 8 included “AA” batteries in the transmitter

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Install the flight battery in the helicopter (once it has been fully charged)

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Check the Center of Gravity of the helicopter

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Test the controls

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Install the included Training Gear Set (strongly recommended if this is your first collective-pitch

equipped helicopter model)

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Familiarize yourself with the controls

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Find a suitable area for flying

Flying Checklist

Please note this checklist is not intended to be a replacement for the content included in this instruction

manual. Although it can be used as a quick start guide, we strongly suggest reading through this

manual completely before proceeding.

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Always turn the transmitter on first

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Plug the flight battery into the 3-in-1 control unit

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Allow the 3-in-1 control unit to arm properly

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Fly the model

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Land the model

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Unplug the flight battery from the 3-in-1 control unit

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Always turn the transmitter off last

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Страница 1: ...ht with Battery 10 5 oz 298 g Main Motor 370 installed Tail Motor N30 installed Battery 3S 11 1V 800mAh Li Po included Charger DC Li Po balancing charger included Transmitter FM 6 channel with CCPM included On Board Electronics FM 6 channel receiver plus 3 in 1 mixer ESC gyro installed Servos 7 5 gram S75 Sub Micro 3 installed ...

Страница 2: ...g Gear 26 Understanding the Controls 29 Choosing a Flying Area 32 Flying the Blade CP 33 Tail Rotor Proportional Mix Trimmer Pot Description and Adjustment 35 Gyro Gain Trimmer Pot Description and Adjustment 36 Normal and Idle Up Flight Modes 37 Pitch Curve Adjustments 39 Programmed Throttle and Pitch Curves for the Normal Flight Mode 40 Programmed Throttle and Pitch Curves for the Idle Up Stunt F...

Страница 3: ... power systems and heading lock gyros so you can further enhance the capabilities of your Blade CP when you re ready to take performance to the next level And although the Blade CP 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 before making your first flight Warning An RC helico...

Страница 4: ... OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCT WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT WARRANTY NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY Further in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted As Horizon has no control over use setup final assembly modification or misuse no liability shall be assumed nor accepted f...

Страница 5: ...air or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby Non Warranty Repairs Should your repair not be covered by warranty the repair will be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50 of the retail purchase cost By submitting the item for repair you are agreeing to payment of the repair without notification...

Страница 6: ...tteries 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 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 smal...

Страница 7: ... CCPM Transmitter FM 72MHz EFLB0995 3S 11 1V 800mAh Li Po JST Balance EFLC3105 3 Cell 11 1V Li Po Balancing Charger 0 8A EFLH1128 Training Gear Set EFLH1129 Mounting Accessories Wrench EFLH1147B Symmetrical Main Blade Set Not Available Separately Hook and Loop Material Not Available Separately 8 AA Batteries ...

Страница 8: ...he controls Install the included Training Gear Set strongly recommended if this is your first collective pitch equipped helicopter model Familiarize yourself with the controls Find a suitable area for flying Flying Checklist Please note this checklist is not intended to be a replacement for the content included in this instruction manual Although it can be used as a quick start guide we strongly s...

Страница 9: ...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 model in new unused condition to the place of purchase immediately You must charge the included 3S 11 1V 800mAh Li Po battery pack in a safe area away from flammable materials Do not charge the battery when installed in the heli...

Страница 10: ...r even catch fire Do not over discharge 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 3S Li Po packs used for the Blade CP you will not want to allow the battery to fall to below 9V during flight The Blade CP 3 in 1 control unit does not featu...

Страница 11: ... 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 battery pack included with your Blade CP will arrive partially charged For this reason the initial charge may only take approximately 30 50 minutes The charger requires up to 1 5 Amps of 11 5 15 Volt DC input power that ca...

Страница 12: ...ith two LED indicators marked RED and GREEN on the label These LEDs indicate the following also found on the label of the charger Red Flashing LED Only Input power with no battery connected Red and Green Solid LED Battery connected and charging Red Solid LED Only Charge complete Red and Green Flashing LED Charge error ...

Страница 13: ...e specially marked Balance Charge Lead exiting the battery pack and the connector labeled with 11 1V on the charger 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 bat...

Страница 14: ...ng the connections and that the power source is delivering the necessary voltage and current re start the charge process by connecting the battery pack Continue to monitor the charge process to ensure 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 ca...

Страница 15: ...power level of the batteries and operation of the transmitter by switching the power switch on upward The status LEDs at the top of the transmitter will indicate the power level of the batteries If at any time the status LEDs no longer show green it will be necessary to replace the batteries with new ones ...

Страница 16: ...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 ...

Страница 17: ...r with the flybar positioned perpendicular to the tail boom Slide the battery support and battery forward or rearward as required to achieve a slightly nose down or perfectly level helicopter position You should always check the CG of your Blade CP before flying especially if you are switching between different sizes and types of battery packs Support by Flybar Level or Slightly Downward Angle ...

Страница 18: ...nplug both the main and tail motor plugs from the 3 in 1 control unit making note of their direction and polarities for proper re installation after the control test is complete It is not safe to perform the control test with the main or tail motor plugs connected to the 3 in 1 control unit after power up Turn the transmitter on first and lower the throttle stick and trim completely Then plug the ...

Страница 19: ...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 ...

Страница 20: ... 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 ...

Страница 21: ...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 ...

Страница 22: ...rsing switch and servo connection locations all controls should be functioning properly If you do encounter any problems with your Blade CP 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 unplug the flight battery from the 3 in 1 unit and reconnect the main and tail motor plugs ...

Страница 23: ...to ensure proper arming and operation of the 3 in 1 unit as well as proper motor response Each time before you fly you must ALWAYS turn on 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 powering on the transmitter first After each flight be sure that you never turn off the transmitter before disconnecti...

Страница 24: ...wer as displayed by the LEDs at the top of the transmitter it is now safe to connect the flight battery to the 3 in 1 unit With battery power applied the 3 in 1 unit status LED will blink red then blink green It is extremely important that during this time of calibration the helicopter is not moved or swayed in order for the gyro to properly initialize If the helicopter was moved or swayed during ...

Страница 25: ...following the guidelines as listed above contact Horizon Hobby s Product Support staff at 1 877 504 0233 Once you have placed the helicopter in a safe area free of obstructions and are clear of the rotor blades you can safely begin to power up the model Advance the throttle stick slowly just until both the main and tail rotor blades begin to spin Note the direction that the main and tail rotor bla...

Страница 26: ...ar helps to further increase the stability of the model while also providing added support and cushioning to prevent tip overs and damage to the model from abrupt landings Installing the training gear takes only a few minutes following these steps The Training Gear Set includes four plastic balls four tubing keepers four training gear rods four training gear rod to landing skid attachments and one...

Страница 27: ...the inside then snap the clips into place on the skids Rotate the attachments until they are resting against the landing strut to landing skid joint After installing all four attachments locate the four training gear rods and rod mounting base Note that the rod mounting base has four channels into which the training gear rods will mount The open side of these channels will face upward toward the b...

Страница 28: ...the parts Once all four rods are installed note that the landing skids may be pulled slightly inward under their pressure This is also typical as the pressure helps to keep the training gear in place Install one plastic ball on the exposed end of each rod Then slide one tubing keeper over the end of each rod to prevent the ball from sliding off Adjust the position of the tubing keepers that were f...

Страница 29: ... model to climb Throttle Trim Climb Decreasing the speed and pitch of the main rotor blades by lowering the left hand stick will cause the model to descend NOTE When you are in the Idle Up flight mode as outlined on pages 37 38 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...

Страница 30: ...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 decreasing the speed rpm of the tail rotor blade Rudder Trim Nose Yaws Left Moving the stick to the right will turn yaw the nose of the helicopter to the to the right about the axis of the main shaft This is accomplished by increasing the speed rpm of the tail rotor blade...

Страница 31: ... stick backward will pitch the tail of the helicopter downward allowing the helicopter to be flown backward Elevator Trim Helicopter Moves Backward The elevator trim can be used to help keep the helicopter from drifting forward or backward when in hover with no elevator stick input For example if the helicopter drifts forward when in hover pull the elevator trim downward until the helicopter hover...

Страница 32: ...ing to the right Once you have become familiar with the controls of the helicopter you are almost ready to fly Choosing a Flying Area When you are ready for your first flight you will want to select a large open area that is free of people and obstructions Until you have properly trimmed adjusted and become familiar with the handling of the Blade CP we suggest that your first and subsequent test f...

Страница 33: ...ages 29 32 If the nose of the helicopter is drifting to the left or right you will need to adjust the rudder trim You can also adjust the Tail Rotor Proportional Mix if you experience any difficulties in trimming nose drift with the rudder trim lever only Please see page 35 for more information regarding Tail Rotor Proportional Mix Trimmer Pot adjustment If the helicopter is drifting forward or ba...

Страница 34: ... IN 1 UNIT Failure to lower both the throttle stick and throttle trim to their lowest possible positions in the event of a crash could result in damage to the main motor ESCs in the 3 in 1 unit which may require replacement of the 3 in 1 unit 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...

Страница 35: ...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...

Страница 36: ...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 46 51 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...

Страница 37: ...c flight modes during flight With the switch toggled toward the rear of the transmitter the Blade CP will be flying in normal mode In this flight mode the throttle curve is linear from 0 to 100 with a pitch range of 0 degrees to 10 degrees See Page 40 for additional data and graphics relating to the throttle and pitch curves preset for your Blade CP This is the preferred flight mode for general ho...

Страница 38: ...lades Note When in stunt mode even with the throttle stick all the way down the blades and motors will continue to spin You must use the normal flight mode to safely turn off the motors For safety the 3 in 1 unit will not arm if the flight battery is plugged in and the flight mode switch is in the stunt position When switching between normal and stunt flight modes it is best to do so in the air wh...

Страница 39: ...or 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 position This...

Страница 40: ...al flight mode 5 3055 45 104 5 0 PX BMG JHI 1 0 8 3 0 6 5 1 6 5 1 5 45 104 5 0 PX BMG JHI 1 5 3 Programmed Throttle and Pitch Curves for the Idle Up Stunt Flight Mode Right from the box your Blade CP transmitter has been programmed for the following throttle and pitch curves in the idle up stunt flight mode 5 3055 45 104 5 0 PX BMG JHI 1 0 8 3 0 6 5 1 6 5 1 5 45 104 5 0 PX BMG JHI 1 5 3 ...

Страница 41: ... 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 up to speed You can check the blade tracking either on the ground or in the air at eye level It might be a good idea to have an assistant on hand to help sight the blades Again be ...

Страница 42: ...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 worry as the helicopter should still perform well as long as the blade tracking is adjusted as closely as possible Bl...

Страница 43: ...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...

Страница 44: ... 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 we recommend the addition of one or more weights on each side of the flybar next to the weights that were already installed Additional weights are available separately in packs of two EFLH1165 With the added weights installed the cyclic ...

Страница 45: ...ke care when making testing flights after adding shims to prevent crashing the model as a result of a wobble or shake Typically we find that using 1 2 shims per side with the stock 370 brushed main motor power system works well More shims per side can cause the wobble and shake If running a power system that is capable of producing higher rotor head speeds like the optional 370 brushless power sys...

Страница 46: ...de grip Remove the flat bottom main rotor blades and replace them with the symmetrical main rotor blades Be sure that the thicker section of the symmetrical rotor blades the leading edges are to the front when the rotor blades spin in the clockwise direction when viewed from above Optional Heading Lock Gyro Installation and Setup A unique feature of the Blade CP is that it allows you to install an...

Страница 47: ...uded foam mounting tape or the foam mounting tape found in the Blade CP s included Mounting Accessories Wrench package on the gyro mounting plate found just behind the rear servos Be sure to orient the gyro so that you can easily access the gain setting adjustment pot and any necessary reversing or other setting switches Note It is extremely important to ensure that the gyro is mounted securely so...

Страница 48: ...u to use the remote gain control option of the G90 for setting the gyro mode and gain from the transmitter This means that the gyro s auxiliary AUX lead and connector will not be plugged into the receiver so it will be necessary for you to secure the lead and connector so they can not come into contact with any moving parts on the helicopter Note It is important to secure the 3 in 1 rudder gyro ru...

Страница 49: ...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 the reve...

Страница 50: ...rly 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 again securing the helicopter and ensuring that all objects are free and clear from the tail motor and ...

Страница 51: ...d flight and descents Note Although you should now be using a Heading Lock type gyro to help better maintain tail and heading lock performance during flight it may be necessary to make small adjustments to the rudder trim setting on the transmitter in order to prevent drifting of the nose tail of the helicopter The amount of trimming required may vary depending on the gyro used and flying conditio...

Страница 52: ...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 follow...

Страница 53: ...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...

Страница 54: ...e 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 no binding Be certain to check the mesh as multiple points on the main gear in order to find the position in which to secure the motor for the best gear mesh overall Remember if the gear mesh is set too loose or too tigh...

Страница 55: ...sible 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 critical that you maintain proper polarity positive to positive and negative to negative when soldering the leads together while also using shrink tubi...

Страница 56: ...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...

Страница 57: ...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 ...

Страница 58: ... properly to prevent shorting Use a small screwdriver or knife blade and extreme care to prevent injury to lift the plastic tab that secures the connector in the plastic housing then 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 ...

Страница 59: ...plug the tail motor wires from the 3 in 1 control unit making note of their direction and polarity for proper re installation after the checks are complete Also remove the main rotor blades and mounting bolts nuts from the main blade grips to help ensure safety Then follow these steps if using the E flite 20 Amp ESC Turn the transmitter on first and advance the throttle stick to full power Then af...

Страница 60: ...k is advanced even if the 3 in 1 has yet to arm Be certain to exercise extreme caution when waiting for the 3 in 1 control unit to arm especially if the brushless ESC has already been armed Once the brushless ESC has armed properly you have placed the helicopter in a safe place free of obstructions and are clear of the flybar paddles you can safely power up the model to check operating direction o...

Страница 61: ...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...

Страница 62: ...3 Spindle BCP P EFLH1145 Center Hub Spindle Set BCP P EFLH1146 Rotor Head Set BCP P EFLH1147A Flat Bottom Main Blade Set BCP EFLH1148 Paddle Control Frame BCP 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...

Страница 63: ... 3 Cell Li Po JST Balance 3 Cell Li Po Balance Charger 0 8A AC to 12VDC 1 5 Amp Power Supply 7 5 Gram Sub Micro S75 Servo 6 channel CCPM Transmitter FM Retaining Pin 6 BCP P Tail Rotor Blade BCP P Bearing 2x6x3mm 2 BCP P Tail Motor w 8T 0 5M Pinion BCP P Tail Rotor Drive Gear Shaft Set BCP P Main Tail Motor Wire Set BCP P Tail Motor Heat Sink BCP P Main Motor Heat Sink BCP P Bearing 3x6x2 5mm 2 BC...

Страница 64: ... 4 EFLH1162B 041 Cap Head Screw 2 EFLH1150 042 Main Blade 2 EFLH1147A 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 Drive Gear 1 EFLH1155 051 Battery Support Rod Joiner 2 EFLH1154 05...

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Страница 68: ...10838 2007 Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 877 504 0233 www E fliteRC com ...

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