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Specifications

Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 .7.in.(526mm)
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 .1.in.(180mm)
Main.Rotor.Diameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 .3.in.(515mm)
Tail.Rotor.Diameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 .8.in.(148mm)
Weight.RTF.with.Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . 10 .5.oz.(298.g)
Main.Motor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370.(installed)
Tail.Motor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N30.(installed)
Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 .1V.800mAh.Li-Po.(included)
Transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FM.6-Channel.w/CCPM.Mixing.(included)
On-Board.Electronics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . FM.6-Channel.Receiver.and.3-in-1.Mixer/ESC/Gyro.(installed)
Servos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S75.High-Speed,.High-Torque.(3.installed)

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  • Page 1: Specifications

    ® Specifications Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 .7.in.(526mm) Height .

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Specifications............................. 1 Introduction.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Based.on.the.tried.and.true.Blade™.CP.platform,.the.Blade.CP.Pro.adds.the.lightweight.power.of.a.3-cell.800mAh. Li-Po.battery.pack,.the.lightning.quick.cyclic.response.of.Bell-Hiller.mixing.and.CCPM.control,.and.the.upright.or. inverted.agility.of.symmetrical.main.rotor.blades ..It.can.also.be.easily.outfitted.with.a.heading.lock.gyro.and.a. brushless.main.motor.power.system,.without.the.need.for.a.new.radio.system.or.difficult.modifications . With.aerobatic.capability.like.no.other.RTF.micro.helicopter.ever.available.in.this.class,.the.Blade.CP.Pro.is.. not.intended.for.first-.or.low-time.helicopter.pilots ..We.suggest.either.the.Blade.CX.(for.first-time.pilots:.. EFLH1200).or.the.Blade.CP.(for.low-time.pilots:.EFLH1100).as.the.Blade.CP.Pro.is.intended.for.experienced. helicopter.pilots.only . And.although.the.Blade.CP.Pro.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 . Warning An.RC.aircraft.is.not.a.toy!.If.misused,.it.can.cause.serious.bodily.harm.and.damage.to.property ..Fly.only.in.open. areas,.preferably.at.AMA.(Academy.of.Model.Aeronautics).approved.flying.sites,.following.all.instructions.included. with.your.radio . Keep.loose.items.that.can.get.entangled.in.the.rotor.blades.away.for.the.main.and.tail.blades,.including.. loose.clothing,.or.other.objects.such.as.pencils.and.screwdrivers ..Especially.keep.your.hands.away.from.. the.rotor.blades . Before Starting Assembly Before.starting.any.final.assembly.and.preparing.your.Blade.CP.Pro.for.flight,.remove.each.component.from.the. box.for.inspection ..Closely.inspect.all.components.for.damage ..If.you.find.any.damaged.or.missing.parts,.contact. the.place.of.purchase . Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries Lithium.Polymer.batteries.are.significantly.more.volatile.than.alkaline.or.Ni-Cd/Ni-MH.batteries.used.in..

  • Page 4: Limited.warranty.&.Limits.of.liability

    Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability Pursuant.to.this.Limited.Warranty,.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc ..will,.at.its.option,.(i).repair.or.(ii).replace,.any.product. determined.by.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc ..to.be.defective ..In.the.event.of.a.defect,.these.are.your.exclusive.remedies . This.warranty.does.not.cover.cosmetic.damage.or.damage.due.to.acts.of.God,.accident,.misuse,.abuse,. negligence,.commercial.use,.or.modification.of.or.to.any.part.of.the.product ..This.warranty.does.not.cover. damage.due.to.improper.installation,.operation,.maintenance,.or.attempted.repair.by.anyone.other.than.an. authorized.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc ..service.center ..This.warranty.is.limited.to.the.original.purchaser.and.is.not. transferable ..In.no.case.shall.Horizon.Hobby’s.liability.exceed.the.original.cost.of.the.purchased.product.and.will. not.cover.consequential,.incidental.or.collateral.damage ..Horizon.Hobby,.Inc ..reserves.the.right.to.inspect.any.and. all.equipment.involved.in.a.warranty.claim ..Repair.or.replacement.decisions.are.at.the.sole.discretion.of.Horizon. Hobby,.Inc ..Further,.Horizon.Hobby.reserves.the.right.to.change.or.modify.this.warranty.without.notice . REPAIR.OR.REPLACEMENT.AS.PROVIDED.UNDER.THIS.WARRANTY.IS.THE.EXCLUSIVE.REMEDY.OF.THE. CONSUMER ..HORIZON.HOBBY,.INC ..SHALL.NOT.BE.LIABLE.FOR.ANY.INCIDENTAL.OR.CONSEQUENTIAL.DAMAGES . As.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc ..has.no.control.over.use,.setup,.final.assembly,.modification.or.misuse,.no.liability.shall.be. assumed.nor.accepted.for.any.resulting.damage.or.injury ..By.the.act.of.use,.setup.or.assembly,.the.user.accepts. all.resulting.liability . If.you.as.the.purchaser.or.user.are.not.prepared.to.accept.the.liability.associated.with.the.use.of.this.product,.you.

  • Page 5: Inspection.or.repairs

    Inspection or Repairs If.your.product.needs.to.be.inspected.or.repaired,.please.call.for.a.Return.Merchandise.Authorization.(RMA) .. Pack.the.product.securely.using.a.shipping.carton ..Please.note.that.original.boxes.may.be.included,.but.are.not. designed.to.withstand.the.rigors.of.shipping.without.additional.protection ..Ship.via.a.carrier.that.provides.tracking. and.insurance.for.lost.or.damaged.parcels,.as.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc ..is.not.responsible.for.merchandise.until.it. arrives.and.is.accepted.at.our.facility ..Include.your.complete.name,.address,.phone.number.where.you.can.be. reached.during.business.days,.RMA.number,.and.a.brief.summary.of.the.problem ..Be.sure.your.name,.address,. and.RMA.number.are.clearly.written.on.the.shipping.carton . Warranty Inspection and Repairs To.receive.warranty.service,.you.must.include.your.original.sales.receipt.verifying.the.proof-of-purchase.date .. Providing.warranty.conditions.have.been.met,.your.product.will.be.repaired.or.replaced.free.of.charge ..Repair.or. replacement.decisions.are.at.the.sole.discretion.of.Horizon.Hobby . Non-Warranty Repairs Should.your.repair.not.be.covered.by.warranty.and.the.expense.exceeds.50%.of.the.retail.purchase.cost,.you. will.be.provided.with.an.estimate.advising.you.of.your.options ..You.will.be.billed.for.any.return.freight.for.non- warranty.repairs ..Please.advise.us.of.your.preferred.method.of.payment ..Horizon.Hobby.accepts.money.orders. and.cashiers.checks,.as.well.as.Visa,.MasterCard,.American.Express,.and.Discover.cards ..If.you.choose.to.pay.by. credit.card,.please.include.your.credit.card.number.and.expiration.date ..Any.repair.left.unpaid.or.unclaimed.after. 90.days.will.be.considered.abandoned.and.will.be.disposed.of.accordingly . Electronics.and.engines.requiring.inspection.or.repair.should.be.shipped.to.the.following.address.(freight.prepaid): Horizon.Service.Center.

  • Page 6: Safety,.Precautions,.And.warnings

    •. Keep.all.chemicals,.small.parts.and.anything.electrical.out.of.the.reach.of.children . •. Moisture.causes.damage.to.electronics ..Avoid.water.exposure.to.all.equipment.not.specifically.designed.and. protected.for.this.purpose . •. Never.lick.or.place.any.portion.of.your.Blade™.CP.Pro.in.your.mouth.as.it.could.cause.serious.injury.. or.even.death . Additional Required Equipment No.additional.equipment.is.required.to.complete.your.Blade.CP.Pro . Blade CP Pro RTF Contents Item Description Not Available Separately Blade CP Pro RTF Airframe EFLH1046 6CH CCPM Pro Transmitter FM 72MHz EFLB0995 11.1V 800mAh 3-Cell Li-Po, JST/Balance...

  • Page 7: Battery.warnings,.Guidelines.and.charging

    By handling, 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 Pro model in new, unused condition to the place of purchase immediately.
  • Page 8 9V during flight. The Blade CP Pro -in-1 control unit does not feature a voltage cutoff of any type, so we suggest that you be extremely aware of the power level of the Li-Po battery pack. If at any time the...
  • Page 9 It is important that you only charge the included 11.1V 800mAh -cell Li-Po Battery Pack (EFLB099) with the included -cell 11.1V Li-Po Balance Charger (EFLC10). Your battery pack is equipped with special Charge Protection Circuitry and a Balance Charge Lead with connector that is only compatible with this charger.
  • Page 10 Input.power.for.the.charger.can.also.be.supplied.through.the.use.of.an.AC.to.DC.adapter/power.supply.for. convenient.charging.anywhere.an.AC.outlet.is.available ..We.recommend.the.optional.E-flite ® .AC.to.12V.DC,.. 1 .5-Amp.Power.Supply.(EFLC4000) . NEVER attempt to power the charger from an AC outlet without the 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 . The.charger.is.equipped.with.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 •.
  • Page 11 Once.you.have.connected.the.charger.to.a.power.source.(Use.care.to.ensure.proper.polarity.when.. connecting.the.charger.to.the.power.source),.its.red.LED.will.flash.to.indicate.the.charger.has.power.and.. is.ready.to.begin.charging ..Connect.the.Li-Po.battery.pack.to.the.charger.using.the.specially.marked.Balance. Charge.Lead ..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. battery.can.now.be.removed.from.the.charger.and.installed.on.the.Blade™.CP.Pro.for.flight .

  • Page 12: Charge.errors.and.indications

    Charge Errors and Indications In the event that both the red and green LEDs flash, a charge error has occurred. Some examples of charge errors and their indications include: •. Alternating.flashing.of.the.red.and.green.LEDs.will.indicate.that.the.charge.process.has.been.interrupted ..If.input. power.to.the.charger.has.been.interrupted.due.to.disconnection.from.the.power.source.or.a.drop.in.voltage/ current.output.from.the.power.source,.unplug.the.battery.from.the.charger ..Next,.check.to.make.sure.that. the.alligator.clips.are.firmly.and.properly.attached.to.the.power.source.or.that.the.input.power.plug.from.the. optional.AC.to.12V.DC.adapter/power.supply.is.connected ..Also.be.sure.that.the.power.source.is.providing.the. proper.amount.of.voltage.and.current.required.to.the.charger . •.

  • Page 13: Installing.the.flight.battery

    Installing the Flight Battery Use.the.included.hook.and.loop.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 .

  • Page 14: Center.of.gravity

    Center of Gravity Once.the.battery.has.been.properly.installed.and.secured,.you.will.need.to.check.the.helicopter’s.center.of.gravity .. With.the.canopy.installed,.lift.the.helicopter.by.the.flybar.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.Pro.before.flying,.especially.if.you. are.switching.between.different.sizes.and.types.of.battery.packs . Control Test Although.each.Blade.CP.Pro.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 ..Before proceeding, unplug both the main and tail motor wires from the -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.motors.plugged.into.the.3-in-1.control.unit.after.power.up .
  • Page 15 Turn.the.transmitter.on.first.and.lower.the.throttle.stick.and.trim.completely ..Then,.plug.the.battery.into.the.battery. lead.of.the.3-in-1.unit .
  • Page 16 Position.the.helicopter.to.view.it.from.the.left.or.right.side ..Move.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 .
  • Page 17 Again.viewing.the.helicopter.from.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 .
  • Page 18 While.viewing.the.helicopter.from.the.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 .
  • Page 19 If.at.any.time.during.the.test.the.controls.do.not.respond.properly,.double-check.the.servo.reversing.switches.on. the.transmitter ..They.should.be.positioned.as.follows: AIL. –. NOR ELE. –. REV THR. –. NOR RUD. –. REV If.the.controls.still.do.not.respond.properly.after.ensuring.the.servo.reversing.switch.positions.are.correct,.you. may.also.check.the.servo.connections.to.the.receiver ..These.should.be.positioned.as.follows.(when.viewing.the. helicopter.from.behind): Channel 1..–..Right-hand.rear.“aileron”.servo Channel ..–..Forward.“elevator”.servo Channel ..–..Left-hand.rear.“pitch”.servo Once.you.have.confirmed.proper.reversing.switch.and.servo.connection.locations,.all.controls.should.be. functioning.properly ..If.you.do.encounter.any.problems.with.your.Blade™.CP.Pro.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.Pro,.reconnect.the.main.and.tail.motor.wires.to. the.3-in-1.unit,.taking.care.to.keep.the.proper.polarity.and.location.of.each.as.they.were.before.the.test ..The.tail. motor.plug.should.be.installed.into.the.upper.output.slot.of.the.3-in-1.control.unit.with.the.positive.lead.to.the.top .. The.main.motor.plug.should.be.installed.into.the.lower.output.slot.with.the.positive.lead.to.the.bottom ..Please.see. the.photo.found.on.page.20.for.reference .

  • Page 20: 3-In-1.Control.unit.description,.Arming.and.adjustment

    -in-1 Control Unit Description, Arming and Adjustment The.unique.3-in-1.Control.Unit.installed.on.your.Blade™.CP.Pro.is.a.lightweight.combination.of.main.motor.and.tail. motor.mixer,.main.motor.and.tail.motor.electronic.speed.controls.and.piezo.gyro ..The.3-in-1.unit.also.contains.a. gyro.gain.trimmer.pot,.proportional.tail.rotor.mix.trimmer.pot.and.status.LED . While.each.Blade.CP.Pro.model.is.test.flown.at.the.factory.with.adjustments.made.to.both.the.gain.and. proportional.trimmer.pots,.further.adjustment.to.these.trimmer.pots.may.be.required.based.on.the.performance.of. the.battery.used,.or.preference.and.flying.style.of.the.pilot ..However,.before.any.changes.to.the.trimmer.pots.are. made,.test.flights.will.need.to.be.conducted ..Use.the.following.check.list.for.your.first.and.all.subsequent.flights: The.following.are.tips.for.use.and.adjustment.of.your.3-in-1.unit.to.achieve.the.best.performance.of.your.. Blade.CP.Pro . •. Each time before you fly you must ALWAYS turn on the transmitter power first before connecting the flight battery to the -in-1 unit. Never connect the flight battery to the -in-1 unit before first powering on the transmitter.
  • Page 21 •. If.this.is.the.first.test.flight,.or.a.test.flight.following.repairs,.you.will.also.want.to.center.the.rudder,.aileron.. and.elevator.trims . •. Once.confirming.the.transmitter.has.been.turned.on.and.has.an.adequate.level.of.battery.power.as.displayed.by. the.LEDs.at.the.top.of.the.transmitter,.it.is.now.safe.to.plug.the.flight.battery.to.the.3-in-1.unit . •. With battery power applied, the -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.
  • Page 22 •. Once.the.tail.rotor.has.begun.to.spin,.and.before.lifting.off,.it.is.best.to.check.that.the.tail.rotor.is.responding. properly.to.transmitter.inputs ..When.inputting.a.slight.amount.of.right.rudder,.the.tail.rotor.rpms.should. increase,.pushing.the.nose.of.the.helicopter.to.the.right ..If.you.are.on.carpet,.grass,.or.an.otherwise.uneven. surface,.be.very.careful.not.to.allow.the.helicopter.to.catch.the.vertical.tail.support.or.tail.rotor.blade.when. testing.the.tail.rotor.control.on.the.ground.or.during.liftoff . •. If.both.rotor.directions.are.correct,.and.the.tail.rotor.is.responding.properly.to.rudder.inputs,.you.can.now.lift. your.Blade™.CP.into.hover.to.check.gyro.gain.and.tail.rotor.proportional.mix . Note:. The.throttle.trim.can.be.used.to.adjust.the.throttle.and.collective.pitch.values.for.a.given.throttle.stick. position ..For.example,.raising.the.throttle.trim.will.allow.the.model.to.hover.at.a.lower.throttle.stick.position . If.you.find.your.model.will.not.lift.off.the.ground.with.the.throttle.stick.in.the.highest.position,.increasing.the.throttle. trim.will.add.collective.pitch ..(You.can.also.increase.the.pitch.of.the.blades.by.adjusting.the.Pitch.Control.Links .. See.the.“Pitch.Curve.Adjustments”.section.on.page.30.of.this.manual.for.more.information .) Note: While the -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 these typical loads, they can be damaged if excessive amounts of current are pulled through them for an extended period of time.

  • Page 23: Tail.rotor.proportional.mix.trimmer.pot.description.and.adjustment

    Tail Rotor Proportional Mix Trimmer Pot Description and Adjustment After.establishing.a.stable.hover,.you.will.first.want.to.adjust.the.tail.rotor.proportional.mixing ..The.“proportional”. trimmer.pot.adjusts.the.amount.of.tail.motor.to.main.motor.mixing . •. In.hover,.with.the.rudder.trim.centered.and.no.rudder.input,.note.which.direction.the.nose.of.the.helicopter.is. trying.to.spin ..If.the.nose.of.the.helicopter.is.spinning.to.the.left,.you.will.want.to.increase.the.amount.of.tail. motor.to.main.motor.mixing ..By.turning.the.proportional.trimmer.pot.clockwise.(+),.you.increase.the.tail.motor/ rotor.rpm.for.a.given.main.motor/rotor.rpm ..This.increase.in.tail.motor/rotor.rpm.will.help.to.push.the.nose.of. the.helicopter.to.the.right.when.in.hover . . If.the.nose.of.the.helicopter.is.trying.to.spin.to.the.right.in.hover,.decrease.the.tail.rotor.proportional.mix.by. turning.the.proportional.trimmer.pot.counterclockwise.(-) . Note: You must always power down the -in-1 control unit before making adjustments to the proportional mix trimmer pot.

  • Page 24: Gyro.gain.trimmer.pot.description.and.adjustment

    Gyro Gain Trimmer Pot Description and Adjustment The.“gain”.trimmer.pot.adjusts.the.gain.setting.value.of.the.piezo.gyro.used.to.aid.in.keeping.the.tail.of.the. helicopter.straight.while.flying . •. Pilots.interested.most.in.hovering-type.maneuvers.with.very.little.forward.flight.and.aerobatics.may.choose.to. have.the.gain.set.as.high.as.possible.(without.making.the.tail.twitch.quickly.from.side.to.side),.keeping.the.tail. of.the.helicopter.very.solid.during.flight ..Do.note,.however,.that.high.or.excessively.high.gyro.gain.settings.will. result.in.accelerated.tail.motor.wear.and.reduced.life . •. Pilots.interested.most.in.fast.forward.flight.and.aerobatics.may.prefer.a.somewhat.lower.gyro.gain.setting.that. allows.for.more.control.of.the.tail.in.flight . Note:. For.more.“locked-in”.tail.performance.all.around,.we.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.40–47 . •. 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 .. This.gain.value.can.also.be.set.too.low,.allowing.the.tail.of.the.helicopter.to.feel.“loose”.in.flight ..Take.your.time. adjusting.the.gyro.gain,.finding.the.right.amount.to.best.suit.your.style.of.flying,.noting.that.the.amount.of.gyro. gain.value.required.may.also.vary.based.on.the.type.and.performance.of.the.chosen.flight.battery . Note:. When.adjusting.the.gyro.gain.trimmer.pot,.the.changes.will.take.effect.without.the.need.to.power.down. and.re-arm.the.3-in-1.unit ..Please.exercise.extreme.caution.when.adjusting.the.gyro.gain.trimmer.pot.with.the. model.armed.to.prevent.personal.injury.or.damage.to.the.model .

  • Page 25: Normal.and.idle.up.flight.modes

    Normal and Idle Up Flight Modes The.6-channel.FM.transmitter.included.with.your.Blade™.CP.Pro.features.servo.reversing.and.CCPM.mixing,.as. well.as.an.“Idle.Up”.flight.mode.switch ..This.switch.allows.the.pilot.to.toggle.between.“Normal”.and.“Idle.Up/Stunt. (aerobatic)”.flight.modes.during.flight .
  • Page 26 When.the.“Idle.Up”.switch.is.toggled.toward.the.rear.of.the.transmitter,.the.Blade™.CP.Pro.will.be.flying.in.“Normal. Mode .”.In.this.flight.mode,.the.throttle.curve.is.linear.from.0%.to.100%,.with.a.pitch.range.of.approximately.-1. degree.to.+12.degrees ..(See.page.31.for.additional.data.and.graphics.relating.to.the.throttle.and.pitch.curves. preset.for.your.Blade.CP.Pro .).This.is.the.preferred.flight.mode.for.general.hovering.and.gentle.forward.flight . When.the.“Idle.Up”.switch.is.toggled.toward.the.front.of.the.transmitter,.the.Blade.CP.Pro.will.be.flying.in.the. “Stunt.(aerobatic)”.flight.mode ..In.this.flight.mode,.the.throttle.curve.will.be.“V”.or.“Flat-Line”.shaped.from.100%.to. 100%.with.approximately.50%.to.100%.throttle.at.mid-stick.(the.mid-stick.throttle.percentage.value.will.depend.on. where.the.“Idle.Up.Throttle.Curve.Midpoint.Adjustment”.knob.is.set,.as.outlined.on.pages.27–29) ..The.pitch.range. will.then.be.approximately.-12.to.+12.degrees.(See.pages.31–32.for.additional.data.and.graphics.relating.to.the. throttle.and.pitch.curves.pre-set.for.your.Blade.CP.Pro) ..This.flight.mode.is.preferred.for.aggressive.forward.flight. and.aerobatics,.as.well.as.inverted.flying . Note: When in the Idle Up/Stunt flight 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 -in-1 unit will not arm if the flight battery is plugged in and the flight mode switch is in the Idle Up/Stunt position.

  • Page 27: Idle.up.throttle.curve.midpoint.adjustment.knob.description.and.adjustment

    Idle Up Throttle Curve Midpoint Adjustment Knob Description and Adjustment The.transmitter.included.with.your.Blade™.CP.Pro.is.equipped.with.an.“Idle.Up.Throttle.Curve.Midpoint.Adjustment”. knob.(labeled.as.“Idle.Up.TCM.ADJ”).on.the.top.left.panel,.just.ahead.of.the.“Trainer”.switch .. This.knob.allows.you.to.adjust.the.midpoint.value.of.the.throttle.curve.when.in.the.Idle.Up/Stunt.flight.mode,.from. approximately.50%.power.to.100%.power ..It.has.no.affect.on.the.throttle.curve.in.the.Normal.flight.mode,.or.on. the.endpoints.of.the.throttle.curve.in.the.Idle.Up/Stunt.flight.mode . When.the.knob.is.in.the.lowest,.most.counterclockwise.position.(-),.the.midpoint.of.the.throttle.curve.in.the.Idle.Up/ Stunt.flight.mode.will.be.approximately.50% . When.the.knob.is.in.the.middle.position,.pointing.directly.toward.the.back.of.the.transmitter,.the.midpoint.of.the. throttle.curve.in.the.Idle.Up/Stunt.flight.mode.will.be.approximately.75% .
  • Page 28 When.the.knob.is.in.the.highest,.most.clockwise.position.(+),.the.midpoint.of.the.throttle.curve.in.the.Idle.Up/Stunt. flight.mode.will.be.approximately.100% . The.unique.benefit.of.this.knob.is.that.it.offers.you.the.ability.to.adjust.the.main.rotor.head.speed,.and.in.turn.the. collective.and.cyclic.control.response,.of.the.model.between.the.endpoints.of.the.throttle.curve.when.in.the.Idle. Up/Stunt.flight.mode ..Typically,.a.higher.main.rotor.head.speed.will.result.in.quicker,.more.aggressive.collective. and.cyclic.control.response . For.example,.when.you.have.the.knob.in.the.lowest,.most.counterclockwise.position,.the.main.rotor.head.speed. in.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 ..This.is.generally.preferred.when.hovering.(right-side-up.or. inverted).in.calm.conditions,.as.it.will.help.to.keep.the.main.rotor.head.speed.down.and.provide.for.smoother,. less.aggressive.collective.and.cyclic.response ..It.will.also.help.to.prevent.“over-speeding”.of.the.main.rotor.blades. during.fast.descents . 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/collective.stick.range ..This.is.generally.preferred.when.flying.in.breezy.conditions,.and.for.the.quickest,. most.aggressive.collective.and.cyclic.response ..It.is.also.helpful.when.performing.aerobatics.like.loops,.rolls,.flips. and.more.as.it.will.help.to.maintain.more.consistent.main.rotor.head.speeds ..This.also.allows.for.more.consistent. tail.holding.power.because.the.main.to.tail.motor.mixing.changes.will.be.minimized.throughout.the.entire.throttle/ collective.stick.range . With.the.stock,.370.brushed.motor.power.system,.we.recommend.that.those.pilots.interested.most.in.aggressive. aerobatics.fly.with.the.Idle.Up.TCM.ADJ.knob.set.to.provide.full.power.at.mid-stick ..This.further.enhances.the. aerobatic.capabilities.of.the.Blade™.CP.Pro.and.allows.you.to.perform.flips.and.near-stationary.rolls.that.are.not. generally.possible.with.the.midpoint.set.to.a.lower.level.of.power ..It.also.improves.handling.and.tail.holding.power. throughout.all.other.aerobatic.maneuvers .
  • Page 29 Note: The ESC in the -in-1 used to control the main motor has been calibrated for a narrower range of throttle operation. For this reason, it will not be necessary to set the Idle Up TCM ADJ knob much beyond approximately 1/ travel in order to achieve 100% throttle at mid stick. This is not a problem and there is no adverse affect for having the knob adjusted to beyond approximately 1/ travel, though it is not necessary.

  • Page 30: Pitch.curve.adjustments

    Pitch Curve Adjustments The.pitch.curves.have.already.been.factory.set.in.the.transmitter.for.both.Normal.and.Idle.Up/Stunt.flight.modes .. These.curves.have.been.tested.and.optimized.for.the.best.overall.performance.in.either.flight.mode .. Although.the.curves.have.already.been.factory.set,.minor.changes.to.the.pitch.curves.can.also.be.made.by. adjusting.the.Pitch.Control.Links ..Lengthening.both.Pitch.Control.Links.by.equal.amounts.will.increase.the.pitch.of. both.blades.for.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.will.help.to. ensure.that.you.have.an.equal.amount.of.positive.and.negative.pitch.travel.when.in.the.Idle.Up/Stunt.flight.mode,. and.that.your.curves.more.closely.match.those.shown.in.the.“Programmed.Throttle.and.Pitch.Curves”.sections.of. this.manual.(pages.31–32) .

  • Page 31: Programmed.throttle.and.pitch.curves.for.the.normal.flight.mode

    Programmed Throttle and Pitch Curves for the Normal Flight Mode Right.from.the.box,.your.Blade™.CP.Pro.transmitter.has.been.programmed.for.the.following.throttle.and.pitch. curves.in.the.normal.flight.mode: PITCH +12° 0° -12° Half High STICK POSITION Programmed Throttle and Pitch Curves for the Idle Up/Stunt Flight Mode Right.from.the.box,.your.Blade.CP.Pro.transmitter.has.been.programmed.for.the.following.throttle.and.pitch.curves. in.the.Idle.Up/Stunt.flight.mode: With the Idle Up TCM ADJ knob in the lowest, most counterclockwise position. PITCH +12°...
  • Page 32 With the Idle Up TCM ADJ knob in the middle position. THROTTLE PITCH 100% +12° 0° -12° Half High Half High STICK POSITION STICK POSITION With the Idle Up TCM ADJ knob in the highest, most clockwise position. THROTTLE PITCH 100% +12°...

  • Page 33: Main.rotor.blade.tracking.adjustment

    Main Rotor Blade Tracking Adjustment Caution: Be sure to maintain a safe distance from the helicopter (10–1 feet) when tracking the main rotor blades. Blade.tracking.is.a.critical.element.to.the.flight.performance.of.just.about.any.helicopter,.including.the.Blade™.CP. Pro ..Main.rotor.blades.that.are.out.of.track.may.cause.vibration,.instability,.and.loss.of.power.due.to.increased. drag ..Although.each.Blade.CP.Pro.model.is.test.flown.with.blades.tracked.at.the.factory,.minor.adjustments.to. blade.tracking.may.be.required.after.blade.changes,.repairs,.or.pitch.curve.adjustments . For.checking.main.rotor.blade.tracking.and.making.adjustments,.please.read.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 rotor blades have been properly installed and secured.
  • Page 34 Note:. The.blade.you.choose.to.raise.or.lower.when.adjusting.tracking.will.depend.on.the.head.speed.of.the. model ..For.example,.if.the.head.speed.in.hover.is.low,.you.should.lower.the.high.blade . Typically,.not.much.adjustment.should.be.necessary.to.properly.track.the.main.rotor.blades ..If.significant. adjustments.are.required,.be.sure.to.double-check.the.length.of.both.pitch.control.links.(they.should.be.close.to. the.same.length).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 .

  • Page 35: Flybar.paddle.tracking.adjustment

    Flybar Paddle Tracking Adjustment While.main.blade.tracking.is.a.critical.element.of.flight.performance,.proper.flybar.paddle.tracking.and.positioning. is.also.important.in.maintaining.proper.control.response.and.vibration-free.operation . For.checking.flybar.paddle.tracking,.positioning.and.making.adjustments,.please.read.the.following.tips: •. First,.be.certain.that.both.flybar.paddles.are.equally.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.another.and.the.paddle.control.frame . •. Once.you.have.positioned.the.flybar.paddles.correctly.following.the.steps.above,.be.certain.they.are.firmly. secured.using.the.included.screws,.washers.and.hex.nuts .

  • Page 36: Flybar.weights,.Head.dampening.shims.and.fine-Tuning.cyclic.response

    Flybar Weights, Head Dampening Shims and Fine-Tuning Cyclic Response Right.out.of.the.box,.your.Blade™.CP.Pro.is.equipped.with.flybar.weights.that.are.secured.in.their.outermost. position.against.the.flybar.paddles . In.this.position,.the.weights.help.to.provide.added.stability.by.increasing.the.amount.of.cyclic.input.required. to.overcome.the.gyroscopic.force.of.the.flybar.paddles ..In.general,.flying.with.the.weights.in.this.position.will. still.provide.quick.and.aggressive.cyclic.response,.but.with.reduced.sensitivity.(especially.when.in.hover),.when. compared.to.having.them.positioned.closer.to.the.head/main.shaft.on.the.flybar ..We.suggest.that.you.make.your. first.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.or.aggressive,.we.recommend.the. addition.of.one.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,.the.cyclic.response.will.be. noticeably.less.responsive.and.aggressive .
  • Page 37 If,.after.the.first.few.flights,.you.would.prefer.to.have.even.quicker.and.more.aggressive.cyclic.response,.you.can. reposition.the.flybar.weights.so.that.they.are.closer.in.to.the.head/main.shaft.on.the.flybar ..It.is.usually.best.to. move.the.weights.in.only.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.also.be.adjusted.in.order.to.fine-tune.the.cyclic.response.of.

  • Page 38: Channel.5.Knob.description.and.function

    Channel  Knob Description and Function The.transmitter.included.with.your.Blade™.CP.Pro.is.equipped.with.an.optional-use.“Channel.5”.knob.(labeled.as. “CH.5”).on.the.top.right.panel,.just.ahead.of.the.“Idle.Up”.flight.mode.switch . This.knob.allows.you.to.control.function.of.the.transmitter’s.5th.channel ..This.channel.remains.un-used.for.flying. the.Blade.CP.Pro,.however,.it.is.available.for.use.in.controlling.a.variety.of.potential.optional.features.including. actuation.of.an.additional.servo,.electronic.components.or.even.for.setting.the.gain.of.a.gyro.remotely.from. the.transmitter.(when.using.an.optional.heading.lock.gyro.equipped.with.this.feature,.as.shown.in.the.“Optional. Heading.Lock.Gyro.Installation.and.Setup”.section.found.on.pages.40–47) ..It.allows.full.proportional.control.of.the. 5th.channel.from.approximately.0–100%.travel . Although.no.servo.reversing.is.available.for.this.channel,.the.knob.can.be.operated.in.either.direction.for.. control ..You.can.use.either.the.most.clockwise.(+).or.most.counterclockwise.(-).position.for.0.or.100%.travel,.. and.you.will.achieve.approximately.50%.travel.with.the.knob.in.the.middle.position,.pointing.directly.to.the.rear.. of.the.transmitter .

  • Page 40: Optional.heading.lock.gyro.installation.and.setup

    However, we do recommend that you review the manual included with your chosen gyro first before proceeding with installation and setup of the gyro in your Blade CP Pro. •. Install.the.gyro.using.its.included.foam.mounting.tape.(or.the.foam.mounting.tape.found.in.the.Blade.CP.Pro’s. included.“Mounting.Accessories.&.Wrench”.package).on.the.gyro.mounting.plate.found.just.behind.the.rear.
  • Page 41 Note: It is extremely important to ensure that the gyro is mounted securely so that it will not come loose in flight. Also, be sure that the gyro case does not come in contact with the servos or any other parts of the helicopter.
  • Page 42 •. If.you.will.be.using.the.remote.gain.control.option.for.setting.the.gyro.mode.and.gain.from.the.transmitter,.plug. the.gyro’s.auxiliary.(AUX).lead.into.channel.5.of.the.receiver ..Be.sure.that.the.lead.is.oriented.properly.so.that.it. is.plugged.into.the.“signal”.(like.the.orange.wire.on.the.servo.leads).side.of.the.receiver’s.pins . Note: It is important to secure the -in-1 rudder, gyro rudder and auxiliary channel leads so that they can not come in contact with the pinion and main gear, servo arms or motor case. We suggest using the cable/zip tie wraps included in the “Mounting Accessories &...
  • Page 43 • In order to ensure proper operation and the best possible performance of the heading lock gyro, it will be necessary to disable the standard rate gyro and mixer in the -in-1 control unit. This is accomplished by turning the proportional mix trimmer pot on the -in-1 to the lowest, most counterclockwise position (-).
  • Page 44 •. Next,.power.on.the.transmitter,.then.the.plug.the.battery.pack.into.the.battery.lead.of.the.3-in-1.control.unit .. Allow.time.for.the.3-in-1.control.unit.to.initialize.properly ..Also,.be.sure.to.allow.the.gyro.to.initialize.properly,. as.outlined.in.its.manual ..If.you.are.using.the.G90.gyro,.the.blue.status.LED.should.illuminate.solidly.just.before. the.status.LED.of.the.3-in-1.unit.becomes.solid.green ..This.will.indicate.that.the.gyro.and.3-in-1.control.unit.are. ready.for.the.test . •. 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.power.lead.has.been.disconnected.from.the.3-in-1.control.unit,.advance.the. throttle/collective.stick.on.the.transmitter.to.approximately.1/3–1/2.travel ..Use.caution,.as.the.tail.motor.may. begin.to.spin.the.tail.rotor.blade . •. Now.it.is.best.to.check.that.the.tail.motor/rotor.is.responding.properly.to.transmitter.inputs ..When.inputting. a.slight.amount.of.right.rudder,.the.tail.rotor.rpms.should.increase.(to.push.the.nose.of.the.helicopter.to.the. right) ..When.inputting.a.slight.amount.of.left.rudder,.the.tail.rotor.rpms.should.decrease.or.stop.entirely ..If. the.tail.motor/rotor.is.not.responding.properly,.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.that.the.throttle.is.set.to.approximately. 1/3–1/2.power,.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 .
  • Page 45 Now.that.you.have.confirmed.proper.response.of.the.tail.motor/rotor.to.gyro.and.transmitter.inputs,.it.is.time.to. proceed.with.initial.adjustments.of.the.gyro.mode.and.gain.setting,.and.to.conduct.test.flights . •. If you are using the G90 gyro, and have chosen not to utilize the remote mode and gain setting control option, set the gain setting adjustment pot on the gyro to a value of approximately 0% before conducting the first test flight after installing the gyro.
  • Page 46 When.the.Channel.5.knob.is.in.the.middle.position,.pointing.directly.to.the.rear.of.the.transmitter,.the.gain.setting. value.will.be.approximately.0%.for.either.the.Standard.Rate.or.Heading.Lock.modes ..This.point.will.be.used.for. reference.only.as.it.is.not.generally.preferred.to.fly.with.the.gyro.gain.setting.at.a.value.that.is.so.low . When.the.Channel.5.knob.is.rotated.counterclockwise.(-).from.the.middle.position,.the.gyro.will.be.in.the.. Standard.Rate.mode ..This.mode.is.the.same.as.offered.by.the.3-in-1.control.unit’s.stock.gyro ..When.the.knob.. is.rotated.full.counterclockwise,.the.gain.setting.value.will.be.approximately.100% ..Other.gain.setting.values.. from.approximately.0–100%.are.also.available.depending.on.where.the.knob.is.set.between.the.middle.and.full. counterclockwise.positions .
  • Page 47 When.the.Channel.5.knob.is.rotated.clockwise.(+).from.the.middle.position,.the.gyro.will.be.in.the.Heading. Lock.mode ..This.is.the.mode.that.is.preferred.for.use.after.installing.the.heading.lock.type.gyro ..When.the. knob.is.rotated.full.clockwise,.the.gain.setting.value.will.be.approximately.100% ..Other.gain.setting.values. from.approximately.0–100%.are.also.available.depending.on.where.the.knob.is.set.between.the.middle.and.full. clockwise.positions . We.recommend.that.you.set.the.Channel.5.knob.in.the.position.that.provides.a.gain.setting.value.of.approximately. 50%.in.the.Heading.Lock.mode.before.conducting.the.first.test.flight.after.installing.the.gyro ..You.will.then.use.the. Channel.5.knob.on.the.transmitter.for.adjusting.the.gyro.gain.value.after.conducting.test.flights . Note: It is important that you do not accidentally change the position of the Channel  knob between and during flights once you have found the gain setting value that provides the best tail/heading lock performance.

  • Page 48: Optional.brushless.main.motor.power.system.installation.and.setup

    Optional Brushless Main Motor Power System Installation and Setup The.Blade™.CP.Pro’s.separate.6-channel.FM.receiver.and.3-in-1.control.unit.allow.you.the.option.of.upgrading. to.a.brushless.main.motor.power.system,.without.the.need.for.difficult.modifications.or.a.new.radio.system .. An.optional.brushless.main.motor.power.system.can.provide.added.power.and/or.duration.when.compared.to. the.stock.brushed.main.motor.power.system,.and.is.an.excellent.choice.for.those.interested.in.maximizing.the. performance.and.aerobatic.potential.of.their.model . Note: When installing a brushless main motor power system, we also highly recommend the installation of an optional heading lock type gyro to help maximize performance of the tail due to the added torque and performance the brushless main motor will provide.
  • Page 49 The.following.steps.outline.installation.and.setup.of.the.recommended.optional.brushless.power.system: •. In.order.to.provide.the.most.secure.motor.mounting,.and.proper.clearance.for.the.forward.bearing.cup.in.the. main.frame,.it.will.be.necessary.to.install.the.Park.370.brushless.motor’s.(EFLM1000).included.“Adapter.Ring .” •. After.installing.the.adapter.ring,.it.will.then.be.necessary.to.remove.the.stock.brushed.main.motor.from.the. main.frame.in.order.to.trial.fit.the.brushless.motor.to.check.for.proper.placement.of.the.pinion.on.the.brushless. motor’s.shaft . Note:.Before.removing.the.stock.brushed.main.motor,.we.suggest.that.you.check.the.gear.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.(EFLM1949).and.main.gear.for.reference,.mark.the.shaft. of.the.motor.(using.a.marker.or.tape).at.the.point.to.which.the.pinion.gear.should.be.press.fit.onto.the.shaft. to.provide.adequate.gear.tooth.contact.of.the.pinion.and.main.gear ..It.is.important.to.install.the.pinion.on.the. motor.shaft.so.that.it.will.always.offer.full.contact.with.the.main.gear.teeth.in.order.to.promote.the.best.power. transfer.and.to.prevent.uneven.and/or.accelerated.gear.wear .
  • Page 50 •. After.confirming.the.point.to.which.the.pinion.gear.should.be.press.fit.onto.the.motor.shaft,.remove.the.motor. from.the.frame ..Then,.following.the.instructions.included.with.the.motor,.install.the.pinion.on.the.motor.shaft .. The.motor.is.now.ready.to.install.in.the.helicopter . •. Next,.install.the.motor.in.the.main.frame.using.the.mounting.screws.and.washers.removed.from.the.stock. brushed.main.motor ..It.is.a.good.idea.to.apply.a.small.amount.of.threadlock.compound.(like.“blue”.Loctite).to. the.threads.before.installing.the.screws ..If.possible,.be.sure.to.mount.the.motor.so.that.the.leads.exiting.the. rear.of.the.case.are.positioned.as.close.to.the.main.shaft.as.possible.in.order.to.help.provide.better.clearance. for.the.canopy ..Do.not.tighten.the.mounting.screws.entirely.until.after.the.next.step .. Note: Do not use the screws included with the brushless motor for mounting as they do not offer adequate thread length for secure installation. •.
  • Page 51 •. Next,.it.will.be.necessary.to.prepare.the.20-Amp.Brushless.ESC.(EFLA311B).for.installation ..For.these.steps.you. will.also.need.the.JST.Female/2.JST.Male.Parallel.Y-Harness.(EFLA228) ..This.Y-harness.will.be.used.to.provide. power.to.both.the.3-in-1.control.unit.and.brushless.ESC.from.the.Li-Po.battery.pack . •. Because.the.ESC.does.not.include.a.battery.connector,.you.will.need.to.solder.the.Y-harness.directly.to.its. battery.power.leads ..To.do.this,.remove.one.of.the.Y-harness’.JST.male.connectors.from.its.wire.leads,.as.close. to.the.end.of.the.connector.as.possible ..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-tubing to insulate the joints in order to prevent shorting.
  • Page 52 •. Once.the.Y-harness.has.been.connected.to.the.ESC’s.battery.power.leads,.and.the.joints.have.been.properly. insulated,.you.can.now.proceed.with.installation.of.the.ESC.on.the.helicopter ..There.are.a.few.places.in.which. the.ESC.can.be.mounted.on.the.helicopter,.including.the.following: Just.ahead.of.the.motor.(and.heat.sink),.above.the.receiver.and.3-in-1.control.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.block.of.balsa.wood.or.foam,.along.with.the.foam.mounting.tape.and.cable/zip.tie.wraps.included. in.the.“Mounting.Accessories.&.Wrench”.package,.to.mount.the.ESC .
  • Page 53 To.the.bottom.of.the.battery/lower.frame.support.rods,.just.below.the.main.gear.and.behind.the.battery.support/ mount ..Use.some.small.strips.of.foam.mounting.tape.on.the.rods,.and.a.long.cable/zip.tie.wrap.(included.in.the. “Mounting.Accessories.&.Wrench”.package),.to.secure.the.ESC.in.this.location ..Be.sure.to.also.secure.the.receiver. and.battery.power.leads.away.from.the.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.in.the.connectors.is.not.too.important.at.this.time,.as.any.two.of.them.can.be. reversed.if.the.motor.does.not.spin.in.the.proper.direction.after.testing.its.operation .
  • Page 54 •. Because.the.receiver.and.servos.will.receive.power.from.the.3-in-1.control.unit,.it.will.now.be.necessary.to. disable.the.BEC.power.of.the.brushless.ESC.before.connecting.it.to.the.receiver ..To.do.this,.it.will.be.necessary. to.remove.the.red.(positive).lead.and.connector.from.the.plastic.housing.that.goes.to.the.receiver,.then.to. insulate.it.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 other electronics. Remember, BEC power is already supplied to the receiver and servos through the -in-1 control unit throttle and rudder leads.
  • Page 55 ..Be.sure.to.then.secure. the.battery.power.leads.of.the.brushless.ESC.and.3-in-1.so.that.they.cannot.come.into.contact.with.the.gears.or. any.other.moving.parts,.and.so.that.you.can.readily.access.the.remaining.JST.female.connector.for.connecting. the.battery.pack . Now.that.you.have.completed.installation.of.the.optional.brushless.power.system,.it.will.be.necessary.to.check. that.the.ESC.is.set.properly.to.ensure.maximum.performance,.and.that.the.motor.is.operating.in.the.correct. direction ..Before.proceeding.with.these.checks,.however,.unplug.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,.after.placing.your.hand.on.the. rotor.head.and.securing.the.helicopter.so.that.it.will.not.be.able.to.move.and.that.you.can.quickly.disconnect. the.battery.if.power.to.the.motor.is.applied,.plug.the.battery.into.the.battery.lead.Y-harness.connected.to.the. 3-in-1.control.unit.and.brushless.ESC ..You.should.then.hear.the.beep.to.signal.power.up.of.the.brushless.ESC,. followed.by.an.additional.beep.to.indicate.that.the.ESC.has.entered.the.programming.mode . Note: Exercise extreme caution and care when programming the brushless ESC with the motor pinion gear meshed properly to the main gear.

  • Page 56: Optional.spektrum.radio.system.installation.and.setup

    •. 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.of.the.motor . •. Advance.the.throttle.stick.slowly,.just.until.the.flybar.paddles.begin.to.spin,.and.note.the.direction ..The.. flybar.paddles.should.spin.clockwise.when.viewed.from.the.top ..If.they.are.operating.in.the.wrong.direction,. unplug.the.battery,.then.simply.reverse.the.order.of.any.two.of.the.brushless.motor.leads.where.they.connect. to.the.ESC ..Then,.repeat.the.test.to.confirm.that.the.flybar.paddles.(and.motor).are.operating.in.the.correct. direction.before.proceeding . After.confirming.that.the.brushless.main.motor.is.operating.in.the.correct.direction,.and.that.you.have. disconnected.the.battery,.reconnect.the.tail.motor.wires.to.the.3-in-1.control.unit ..Take.care.to.keep.the.proper. polarity.and.location.of.the.wires.as.they.were.before.the.check,.noting.that.tail.motor.plug.should.be.installed. into.the.upper.output.slot.of.the.3-in-1.control.unit.with.the.positive.lead.to.the.top ..Then,.re-attach.the.main.rotor. blades.to.the.blade.grips.using.the.mounting.bolts/nuts . Your.Blade™.CP.Pro.is.now.ready.to.fly.with.the.optional.brushless.main.motor.power.system ..Be.sure.to.. take.extra.care.when.making.the.first.test.flights.with.the.new.power.system.as.it.will.offer.a.significant. improvement.in.performance.over.the.stock.brushed.main.motor.power.system ..Also,.be.sure.to.take.your.. time.to.re-adjust.the.Tail.Rotor.Proportional.Mix.and.Gyro.Gain.Trimmer.Pots.(or.the.gain.setting.value.if.using. a.heading.lock.type.gyro),.as.well.as.the.Idle.Up.TCM.ADJ.knob,.to.find.the.best.possible.performance.with.the. brushless.power.system . Optional Spektrum Radio System Installation and Setup The.Blade.CP.Pro’s.included.FM.72MHz.radio.system.performs.well.in.a.variety.of.flight.conditions.and.allows.you. to.perform.even.the.most.aggressive.aerobatic.maneuvers.right.out.of.the.box ..Crystal.sets.are.also.available.

  • Page 57: 2006.Official.ama.national.model.aircraft.safety.code

    00 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code GENERAL 1).. I .will.not.fly.my.model.aircraft.in.sanctioned.events,.air.shows.or.model.flying.demonstrations.until.it.has.been. proven.to.be.airworthy.by.having.been.previously,.successfully.flight.tested . 2).. I .will.not.fly.my.model.higher.than.approximately.400.feet.within.3.miles.of.an.airport.without.notifying.the. airport.operator ..I.will.give.right-of-way.and.avoid.flying.in.the.proximity.of.full-scale.aircraft ..Where.necessary,.an. observer.shall.be.utilized.to.supervise.flying.to.avoid.having.models.fly.in.the.proximity.of.full-scale.aircraft . 3).. W here.established,.I.will.abide.by.the.safety.rules.for.the.flying.site.I.use,.and.I.will.not.willfully.or.deliberately.fly. my.models.in.a.careless,.reckless.and/or.dangerous.manner . 4).The.maximum.takeoff.weight.of.a.model.is.55.pounds,.except.models.flown.under.Experimental.Aircraft.rules . 5).. I .will.not.fly.my.model.unless.it.is.identified.with.my.name.and.address.or.AMA.number.on.or.in.the.model ..(This. does.not.apply.to.models.while.being.flown.indoors .) 6).. I .will.not.operate.models.with.metal-bladed.propellers.or.with.gaseous.boosts,.in.which.gases. other.than.air.enter.their.internal.combustion.engine(s);.nor.will.I.operate.models.with.extremely.hazardous.fuels. such.as.those.containing.tetranitromethane.or.hydrazine . RADIO.CONTROL 1)..

  • Page 58: Replacement.parts.list

    Replacement Parts List EFLH1300 ..Blade CP Pro RTF Electric Micro Heli EFLH1132 ..Main Motor Heat Sink: BCP/P EFLB0995 ..11.1V 800mAh 3-Cell Li-Po, JST/Balance EFLH1134 ..Main & Tail Motor Wire Set: BCP/P EFLC3105 ..3-Cell Li-Po Balancer Charger, 0.8A EFLH1135 ..Retaining Pin (6): BCP/P EFLH1017 ..FM Crystal Set CH17, 72.130: BCP/P...

  • Page 59: Replacement.and.optional.parts

    Replacement and Optional Parts FM Crystal Set CH17, FM Crystal Set CH19, FM Crystal Set CH21, FM Crystal Set CH50, FM Crystal Set CH52, FM Crystal Set CH54, 3-in-1 Control Unit: BCPP 72.130: BCPP 72.170: BCPP 72.210: BCPP 72.790: BCPP 72.830: BCPP 72.870: BCPP EFLH1017...

  • Page 60: Exploded.view.parts.listing

    Exploded View Parts Listing Exploded Exploded Included Included View Description View Description In Item In Item Reference (Quantity Required) Reference (Quantity Required) Number Number Number Number 001..Flybar Paddle (2) ......EFLH1150 041..Cap Head Screw (2) ......EFLH1150 002..Nut (2) ..........EFLH1150 042..

  • Page 61: Exploded.view

    Exploded View...

  • Page 62: Notes

    Notes...
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