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Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 .42.in.(417mm)
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 .17.in.(182mm)
Main.Rotor.Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 .60.in.(345mm)
Weight.RTF.w/Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 .0.oz.(227.g)
Main.Motor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180.(2.installed)
Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 .4V.800mAh.Li-Po.(included)
Transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 .4GHz.DSM.5-Channel.(included)
On-Board.Electronics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-in-1.Receiver/Mixer/ESC/Gyro.(installed)
Servos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S60.Super.Sub-Micro.(2.installed)

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  • Page 1: Specifications

    Specifications Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 .42.in.(417mm) Height .

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction The.Blade™.CX2.takes.the.beginner-friendly.flight.stability.of.the.original.Blade.CX.and.adds.Spektrum ® .2 .4GHz. ® .radio.control.that.lets.you.fly.anywhere,.anytime.without.ever.having.to.worry.about.interference ..In.fact,.it’s. the.first.ready-to-fly.RC.aircraft.of.any.kind.to.come.with.this.extraordinary.technology.built.in . And.best.of.all,.the.Blade.CX2.is.a.truly.Ready-for-Anyone-to-Fly.micro.class.electric.helicopter ..Its.coaxial.counter- rotating.blades.cancel.out.the.rotational.torque.that.makes.hovering.a.conventional.helicopter.so.difficult.while. providing.unsurpassed.stability.in.all.other.phases.of.flight.too ..And.whether.you.are.a.first-time.helicopter.pilot. or.an.experienced.pilot.looking.for.the.best.in.coaxial.micro.helicopter.performance,.you’ll.enjoy.many.of.the. outstanding.features.that.have.the.Blade.CX2.flying.in.no.time.such.as.factory.installed.main.motors,.4-in-1.control. unit.with.receiver,.mixer,.ESCs.and.gyro,.and.S60.Super.Sub-Micro.Servos ..With.the.included.5-channel.transmitter,. 2-cell.800mAh.Li-Po.battery.pack,.DC.charger.and.AC.adapter,.you’ll.have.precise.control.for.hovering,.forward. flight.and.more.with.durations.of.up.to.10–15.minutes.per.charge . While.the.Blade.CX2.is.nearly.ready-to-fly.right.from.the.box,.please.take.the.time.to.read.through.this.manual. completely.for.tips.on.battery.safety.and.charging,.control.checks,.flying.and.more ..Please.also.take.a.few.minutes. to.watch.the.included.Instructional.Video.CD.for.additional.tips.and.to.see.the.Blade.CX2.in.action . Warning An.RC.helicopter.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 . 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 . Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries Lithium.Polymer.batteries.are.significantly.more.volatile.than.alkaline.or.Ni-Cd/Ni-MH.batteries.used.in..

  • Page 4: Damage.limits

    Damage Limits HORIZON.SHALL.NOT.BE.LIABLE.FOR.SPECIAL,.INDIRECT.OR.CONSEQUENTIAL.DAMAGES,.LOSS.OF.PROFITS.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.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. are.advised.to.return.this.Product.immediately.in.new.and.unused.condition.to.the.place.of.purchase . Law:.These.Terms.are.governed.by.Illinois.law.(without.regard.to.conflict.of.law.principals) . Safety Precautions This.is.a.sophisticated.hobby.Product.and.not.a.toy ..It.must.be.operated.with.caution.and.common.sense.and. requires.some.basic.mechanical.ability ..Failure.to.operate.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.operate.correctly.and.avoid.damage.or.injury . Questions, Assistance and Repairs Your.local.hobby.store.and/or.place.of.purchase.cannot.provide.warranty.support.or.repair ..Once.assembly,.. setup.or.use.of.the.Product.has.been.started,.you.must.contact.Horizon.directly ..This.will.enable.Horizon.to.better. answer.your.questions.and.service.you.in.the.event.that.you.may.need.any.assistance ..For.questions.or.assistance,. please.direct.your.email.to.productsupport@horizonhobby .com,.or.call.877 .504 .0233.toll.free.to.speak.to.a.

  • Page 5: Non-Warranty.repairs

    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 0% of the retail purchase cost. By.submitting.the.item.for.repair.you.are.agreeing.to.payment.of.the.repair.without.notification .. Repair.estimates.are.available.upon.request ..You.must.include.this.request.with.your.repair ..Non-warranty.repair. estimates.will.be.billed.a.minimum.of.½.hour.of.labor ..In.addition.you.will.be.billed.for.return.freight ..Please.advise.

  • Page 6: Fcc.information

    FCC Information This.device.complies.with.part.15.of.the.FCC.rules ..Operation.is.subject.to.the.following.two.conditions:.(1).This. device.may.not.cause.harmful.interference,.and.(2).this.device.must.accept.any.interference.received,.including. interference.that.may.cause.undesired.operation . Caution:.Changes.or.modifications.not.expressly.approved.by.the.party.responsible.for.compliance.could.void.the. user’s.authority.to.operate.the.equipment . This.product.contains.a.radio.transmitter.with.wireless.technology.which.has.been.tested.and.found.to.be.compliant. with.the.applicable.regulations.governing.a.radio.transmitter.in.the.2 .400.GHz.to.2 .4835.GHz.frequency.range . The.associated.regulatory.agencies.of.the.following.countries.recognize.the.noted.certifications.for.this.product.as. authorized.for.sale.and.use: USA. Canada. Belgium Denmark. France. Finland Germany. Italy. Netherlands Spain. Sweden. Additional Required Equipment No.additional.equipment.is.required.to.complete.your.Blade™.CX2 . Blade CX RTF Contents Item Description Not.Available.Separately . . . . . . . . . Blade.CX2.RTF.Airframe EFLH1055 .

  • Page 7: Preparing.for.the.first.flight.checklist

    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 .  . . Remove.and.inspect.contents  . . Charge.the.flight.battery  . . 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  . Test.the.controls  . Install.the.optional.Training.Gear.Set.(EFLH1205;.strongly.recommended.if.this.is.your.first.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..

  • Page 8: Battery.warnings.and.guidelines

    Battery Warnings and Guidelines While the 7.V 800mAh -cell Lithium Polymer Battery Pack (EFLB0990) included with your Blade™ CX features Charge Protection Circuitry and Balance Charging via the included - to -Cell Lithium Polymer Balancing Charger (EFLC110) to help ensure a safe charge every time, you MUST read the following safety instructions and warnings before handling, charging or using the Li-Po battery pack.
  • Page 9 • If at any time during the charge or discharge process the battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue charging or discharging immediately. Quickly and safely disconnect the battery, then place it in a safe, open area away from flammable materials to observe it for at least 1 minutes. Continuing to charge or discharge a battery that has begun to balloon or swell can result in a fire.

  • Page 10: Battery.charging

    Battery Charging It is important that you only charge the included 7.V 800mAh -cell Li-Po Battery Pack (EFLB0990) with the included - to -Cell 7.-11.1V Li-Po Balancing Charger (EFLC110). 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 11 Input.power.for.the.charger.can.also.be.supplied.from.a.small.12V.gel.cell.or.car.battery . 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 •. Red and Green Solid LED:.Battery.connected.and.charging •. Red Solid LED Only:.Charge.complete •. Red and Green Flashing LED:.Charge.error...
  • Page 12 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.exiting. the.battery.pack.and.the.connector.labeled.with.7 .4V.on.the.charger ..The.connector.is.keyed.to.prevent.reverse. polarity.connection . Note: Do not force the connector on the Balance Charge Lead into the connector labeled 11.1V on the charger. Doing so could result in damage to the battery pack and charger, and could result in a fire. When.the.battery.is.properly.connected.and.charging.normally,.the.red.and.green.LED.indicators.will.glow.solid ..

  • Page 13: 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. input.power.plug.from.the.AC.to.12V.DC.adapter/power.supply.is.connected.or.that.the.alligator.clips.are.firmly. and.properly.attached.to.the.power.source ..Also.be.sure.that.the.power.source.is.providing.the.proper.amount.of. voltage.and.current.required.to.the.charger . After.confirming.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.

  • Page 14: Installing.the.flight.battery

    Installing the Flight Battery Use.the.included.hook.and.loop.material.for.mounting.the.Li-Po.battery.pack ..The.“hook”.material.is.already.installed. on.the.battery.frame.stop ..The.included.“loop”.material.can.be.installed.on.the.end.of.the.battery.with.or.without.the. wire.leads,.depending.on.how.you.choose.to.install.the.battery.and.route.the.wire.leads . If.you.choose.to.install.the.loop.material.on.the.end.of.the.battery.with.the.wire.leads,.it.will.be.a.little.more.difficult. to.install.the.battery.in.the.model.but.the.wire.leads.can.be.tucked.neatly.inside.of.the.body . If.you.choose.to.install.the.loop.material.on.the.end.of.the.battery.without.the.wire.leads,.it.will.be.easier.to.install. the.battery.in.the.model.but.the.power.leads.(red.and.black.leads.with.red.JST.connector).will.need.to.be.placed. outside.of.the.body . The.battery.can.be.installed.through.the.opening.in.the.rear.of.the.body ..Be.sure.to.install.the.end.of.the.battery. with.the.loop.material.first ..If.you.have.installed.the.loop.material.on.the.end.of.the.battery.with.the.wire.leads,. be.sure.that.the.wire.leads.are.oriented.to.the.left.side.of.the.model.so.that.they.can.pass.by.the.stop ..Slide.the. battery.into.the.support.frame.until.the.hook.and.loop.material.makes.contact .

  • Page 15: Center.of.gravity

    Quick Tip:.You.can.install.a.tape.“pull.tab”.on.the.end.of.the.battery.to.make.it.easier.to.remove ..You.can.also. carefully.remove.some.additional.material.from.the.opening.in.the.rear.of.the.body . Center of Gravity Once.the.battery.has.been.properly.installed.and.secured.you.will.need.to.check.the.helicopter’s.center.of.gravity ... If.the.helicopter.is.not.properly.balanced.it.can.be.difficult.to.control.and.constantly.try.to.move.forward.or. backward.in.hover . To.check.the.center.of.gravity,.lift.the.helicopter.by.the.stabilizer.flybar.with.the.flybar.positioned.perpendicular.to. the.tail.section.of.the.body ..Make.sure.that.the.helicopter.balances.level ..If.it.does.not,.confirm.that.the.battery.has. been.properly.installed.and.reposition.it.forward.or.aft.if.necessary . Support by Flybar Must Balance Level...

  • Page 16: Control.test

    Control Test Although.each.Blade™.CX2.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.other.parts.were.damaged.during.shipping.and.handling ..Before proceeding, disconnect both of the main motor plugs 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 motor plugs connected to the -in-1 control unit after power up. Turn.the.transmitter.on.first.then.plug.the.battery.into.the.battery.lead.of.the.4-in-1.unit .
  • Page 17 Position.the.helicopter.to.view.it.from.the.left-hand.side ..Move.the.right-hand.control.stick.on.the.transmitter.. forward.and.back.to.check.elevator.pitch.control ..When.the.stick.is.pushed.forward,.the.rear.servo.should.push.. the.swashplate.upward . When.the.stick.is.pulled.back,.the.rear.servo.should.pull.the.swashplate.downward .
  • Page 18 Position.the.helicopter.to.view.it.from.the.right-hand.side ..Move.the.right-hand.control.stick.on.the.transmitter.. left.and.right.to.check.aileron.roll.control ..When.the.stick.is.pushed.to.the.left,.the.forward.servo.should.push.. the.swashplate.upward . When.the.stick.is.pushed.to.the.right,.the.forward.servo.should.pull.the.swashplate.downward .
  • Page 19 If.at.any.time.during.the.test.the.controls.do.not.respond.properly,.double-check.the.servo.reversing.switches. located.under.the.door.on.the.bottom.left.front.of.the.transmitter ..Dip.switches.5.(THR.channel.reversing),.6.(AIL. channel.reversing),.7.(ELE.channel.reversing).and.8.(RUD.channel.reversing).should.be.positioned.as.shown.to. ensure.proper.control.response . Note: All other dip switches should also be positioned as shown to ensure proper operation. DO NOT attempt to fly your Blade™ CX with any of the dip switches set in positions that are not shown. The remaining dip switches may be used for future expansion.

  • Page 20: 4-In-1.Control.unit.description,.Arming.and.motor.control.test

    -in-1 Control Unit Description, Arming and Motor Control Test The.unique.4-in-1.Control.Unit.installed.on.your.Blade™.CX2.is.a.lightweight.combination.of.6-channel.2 .4GHz.DSM ® receiver,.main.motor.mixer,.main.motor.electronic.speed.controls,.and.piezo.gyro ..The.4-in-1.unit.also.contains.a. gyro.gain.trimmer.pot,.main.motor.proportional.mix.trimmer.pot.and.status.LED . Main Motor Proportional Antenna Wire Mix Trimmer Pot Status LED Gain Trimmer Pot Motor Plugs Antenna Wire If.you.should.ever.need.to.access.the.4-in-1.unit.(usually.only.required.if.making.adjustments.to.the.gyro.gain.or. main.motor.proportional.mix.trimmer.pots,.as.outlined.on.pages.32–34),.you.can.do.so.by.removing.the.front. body/canopy.from.the.helicopter ..This.is.accomplished.by.sliding.the.body/canopy.and.rubber.grommets.off.the. body.mount.rods . Note:.It.will.not.be.necessary.to.access.the.4-in-1.unit.for.proper.arming.and.usual.operation .
  • Page 21 The.following.checklist.contains.the.steps.you.must.follow.to.ensure.proper.arming.and.operation.of.the.4-in-1.unit. as.well.as.proper.motor.control.response:  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. Also, never turn off the transmitter before disconnecting the flight battery from the -in-1 unit first.
  • Page 22  . With battery power applied, the -in-1 unit status LED will blink red, and then blink green. It is extremely important that you do not move or sway the helicopter once the status LED begins to blink green confirming that the initialization process and calibration of the gyro has begun ..It.is.OK. to.move.the.model.when.the.status.LED.is.blinking.red.(as.in.the.time.it.takes.to.connect.the.flight.battery.to.

  • Page 23: Installing.the.optional.training.gear

    Installing the Optional Training Gear If.the.Blade™.CX2.is.your.first.helicopter.model,.we.suggest.that.you.install.the.optional.Training.Gear.Set. (EFLH1205).before.making.your.first.flight ..The.training.gear.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.training.gear.rods.with.plastic.balls.installed,.four.training.gear.rod.to.landing. skid.attachments,.four.screws.and.one.training.gear.rod.mounting.base . •. Locate.the.four.training.gear.rod.to.landing.skid.attachments.and.four.screws ..Note.that.there.are.two.each.of. two.types.of.attachments ..Carefully.snap.two.of.the.attachments.onto.the.landing.skids.forward.of.the.landing. skid.struts ..The.side.of.the.attachment.with.the.large.hole.should.face.outward,.away.from.the.helicopter,.and. forward.to.the.front.of.the.helicopter . •. Next,.carefully.snap.the.remaining.two.attachments.onto.the.landing.skids.behind.the.landing.skid.struts ..The. side.of.the.attachment.with.the.large.hole.should.face.outward,.away.from.the.helicopter,.and.backward.to.the. rear.of.the.helicopter .
  • Page 24 •. Once.you.have.installed.all.four.attachments,.install.the.four.screws.making.sure.that.they.thread.properly.into. the.back.side.of.the.attachment ..It.may.be.helpful.to.squeeze.the.attachment.with.a.pair.of.pliers.to.make.it. easier.to.thread.the.screw.into.the.backside.of.the.attachment ..Do.not.tighten.the.screws.all.the.way.at.this.time,. as.the.attachments.will.need.to.be.adjusted.for.proper.alignment.once.the.training.gear.rods.are.installed . •. 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.bottom. of.the.helicopter.when.properly.installed . •. Carefully.pass.each.of.the.rods.through.the.attachments.on.the.landing.skids.and.into.the.channels.on.the.base .. Take.care.to.not.pull.the.landing.skids.out.of.their.mounts.in.the.battery.supports .
  • Page 25 •. After.ensuring.that.the.rods.are.secure.in.the.base,.adjust.the.positions.of.the.attachments.on.the.landing.skids. so.that.the.base.is.centered.under.the.main.shaft.of.the.helicopter ..Once.confirming.the.base.is.centered.under. the.main.shaft,.make.sure.that.each.of.the.landing.skids.is.still.firmly.installed.in.the.mounts.of.the.battery. supports ..Note.that.the.landing.skids.may.be.pulled.slightly.inward.under.pressure.of.the.training.gear.rods . •. With.the.attachments,.rods.and.base.properly.positioned,.you.can.now.tighten.the.attachment.screws.until.they. are.just.snug ..Take.care.when.tightening.the.screws.to.prevent.stripping.the.backside.of.the.attachments . •. Adjust.the.position.of.the.tubing.keepers.and.plastic.balls.on.the.training.gear.rods.so.that.the.balls.are. positioned.approximately.1/8”.from.the.end.of.each.rod ..Be.sure.that.the.tubing.keepers.are.positioned.so.that. the.plastic.ball.can.still.spin.freely.on.the.rod . Your.Blade™.CX2.is.now.ready.for.flight.with.the.training.gear.installed .

  • Page 26: Understanding.the.controls

    Understanding the Controls If you are not familiar with the controls of your Blade™ CX, please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with them before attempting your first flight. The.left-hand.stick.on.the.transmitter.controls.both.throttle.(climb/descend).and.rudder.(yaw.left/right) ..When.the. left-hand.stick.and.throttle.trim.lever.are.in.their.lowest.positions,.the.main.rotor.blades.will.not.spin ..Advancing.the. stick.upward.will.increase.the.speed.of.the.main.rotor.blades ..Increasing.the.speed.of.the.main.rotor.blades.will. cause.the.model.to.climb . Climb Throttle Trim Decreasing.the.speed.of.the.main.rotor.blades.by.lowering.the.left-hand.stick.will.cause.the.model.to.descend .
  • Page 27 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.increasing.the.speed.of.the.lower.main.rotor.blade.while.decreasing.the.speed.of.the. upper.main.rotor.blade . Nose Yaws Left Rudder Trim 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.of.the.upper.main.rotor.blade.while.decreasing.the.speed.of. the.lower.main.rotor.blade . Nose Yaws Right Rudder Trim The.rudder.trim.can.be.used.to.help.keep.the.nose.of.the.helicopter.from.rotating.to.the.left.or.right.when.in.hover. with.no.rudder.stick.input ..For.example,.if.the.nose.of.the.helicopter.drifts.to.the.right.when.in.hover,.add.left.rudder. trim.until.the.nose.stays.as.close.to.straight.as.possible ..Also.note.that.further.adjustments.to.the.rudder.trim.can. be.made.using.the.Main.Motor.Proportional.Mix.Trimmer.Pot.as.outlined.on.page.32–33 .
  • Page 28 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 . Helicopter Moves Forward Elevator Trim Pulling.the.stick.backward.will.pitch.the.nose.of.the.helicopter.upward,.allowing.the.helicopter.to.be.flown.backward . Helicopter Moves Backward Elevator Trim 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.hovers.as.level.as.possible.with.no.forward.drifting .
  • Page 29 Moving.the.stick.to.the.left.will.roll.the.helicopter.to.the.left,.allowing.the.helicopter.to.be.flown.to.the.left . Helicopter Slides Left Aileron Trim Moving.the.stick.to.the.right.will.roll.the.helicopter.to.the.right,.allowing.the.helicopter.to.be.flown.to.the.right . Helicopter Slides Right Aileron Trim The.aileron.trim.can.be.used.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.have.become.familiar.with.the.controls.of.the.helicopter,.you.are.almost.ready.to.fly .

  • Page 30: Choosing.a.flying.area

    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 ..We strongly recommend an indoor area with at least 0-feet by 0-feet of floor space and no less than 8-foot ceilings . If you have to make your first flight (and subsequent flights) outdoors, you MUST pick a time when wind conditions are COMPLETELY CALM ..Due.to.the.relatively.small.size.and.low.weight.of.the.Blade™.CX2,.even.the.
  • Page 31 •. After.becoming.comfortable.with.hovering.the.Blade™.CX2.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.altitudes.you.will.be.able.to.get.a.feel.for.the.flight.characteristics.of.the.Blade.CX2.when.it. is.flying.out.of.“ground.effect .” •. If.at.any.time.during.flight.you.feel.like.the.helicopter.is.drifting.out.of.control,.simply.release.all.of.the.controls. except.for.throttle ..You.will.need.to.use.the.throttle.to.maintain.altitude,.but.due.to.the.inherent.stability.of.the. coaxial.counter-rotating.blades,.the.Blade.CX2.will.simply.return.to.a.stable.hover.on.its.own.if.space.allows . •. Don’t.be.afraid.to.set.the.helicopter.down.on.the.ground.quickly.by.lowering.the.throttle.when.approaching.walls. or.other.obstacles.to.help.prevent.main.rotor.blade.strikes ..Also,.the.optional.Training.Gear.Set.(EFLH1205).will. help.to.further.prevent.damage.to.the.helicopter.in.the.event.that.you.must.make.an.abrupt.landing.to.avoid.walls. or.other.obstacles . • IN THE UNFORTUNATE EVENT OF A CRASH OR ROTOR BLADE STRIkE, NO MATTER HOW MINOR OR MAjOR, YOU MUST LOWER BOTH THE THROTTLE (LEFT-HAND) STICk AND THROTTLE TRIM TO THEIR LOWEST POSSIBLE POSITION AS QUICkLY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE ESCS OF THE -IN-1 UNIT.

  • Page 32: Main.motor.proportional.mix.trimmer.pot.description.and.adjustment

    Main Motor Proportional Mix Trimmer Pot Description and Adjustment The.Main.Motor.Proportional.Mix.Trimmer.Pot.can.be.found.on.the.left.side.of.the.4-in-1.control.unit ..This. “proportional”.trimmer.pot.adjusts.the.amount.of.mixing.between.the.main.motors.allowing.you.to.“fine-tune”.the. rudder.trim.(sub-trim).to.help.prevent.the.nose.from.drifting.to.the.left.or.right.when.in.hover . Main Motor Proportional Mix Trimmer Pot •. In.a.stable.hover,.with.the.rudder.trim.centered.and.no.rudder.control.input,.note.toward.which.direction.the. nose.of.the.helicopter.is.trying.to.drift ..If.the.nose.of.the.helicopter.is.drifting.to.the.left,.you.will.want.to.increase. power.to.the.right-hand.motor.(spinning.the.upper.main.rotor.blade) ..This.is.accomplished.by.turning.the. “proportional”.trimmer.pot.clockwise ..(+)
  • Page 33 •. If.the.nose.of.the.helicopter.is.drifting.to.the.right.in.hover,.you.will.want.to.increase.the.power.to.the.. left-hand.motor.(spinning.the.lower.main.rotor.blade) ..This.is.accomplished.by.turning.the.“proportional”.. trimmer.pot.counterclockwise ..(–) Note: You must always power down the -in-1 unit before making adjustments to the proportional mix trimmer pot. Any changes made to the trimmer pot will not take effect until the -in-1 unit is re- initialized and re-armed.

  • Page 34: 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/on.heading.during.flight . Gain Trimmer Pot •. The.gain.value.is.set.too.high.if.the.tail.of.the.helicopter.twitches/bounces.quickly.from.side.to.side.when.in. hover ..If.this.is.case.for.your.model,.reduce.the.gyro.gain.in.small.increments.until.the.tail.of.the.helicopter.no. longer.twitches/bounces.from.side.to.side.in.hover . Turn the gyro gain trimmer pot counterclockwise (-) to decrease gyro gain. •. The.gain.value.is.set.too.low.when.the.tail.of.the.helicopter.feels.“loose”.during.flight,.requiring.constant.left.and. right.rudder.inputs.to.maintain.heading.when.in.hover ..If.this.is.the.case.for.your.model,.increase.the.gyro.gain.in. small.increments.until.few,.if.any,.left.and.right.rudder.inputs.are.required.to.maintain.heading . Turn the gyro gain trimmer pot clockwise (+) to increase gyro gain. Note: When adjusting the gyro gain trimmer pot, the changes will take effect without the need to power down and re-arm the -in-1 unit.

  • Page 35: Upper.main.rotor.blade.tracking.adjustment

    Upper Main Rotor Blade Tracking Adjustment Caution: Be sure to maintain a safe distance from the helicopter (approximately 10–1 feet) when tracking the Upper Main Rotor Blade. Your.Blade™.CX2.is.equipped.with.an.adjustable.linkage.between.the.Stabilizer.Flybar.and.Upper.Main.Rotor.. Blade ..This.linkage.allows.you.to.adjust.the.tracking.of.the.upper.main.rotor.blade.for.smoother.and.more.. stable.flight.performance . •. You.can.check.the.upper.main.rotor.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.blade.tracking . •. Once.the.main.rotor.blades.have.been.brought.up.to.speed,.note.whether.the.tips.of.the.upper.main.rotor.blade. are.tracking.in.the.same.plane.or.not .
  • Page 36 Tips Out Of Track — Adjustment Necessary Tips In Track — No Adjustment Necessary •. If.the.tips.are.not.tracking.in.the.same.plane,.power.the.helicopter.down.to.make.adjustments.to.the.adjustable. linkage ..You.can.start.by.turning.the.ends.of.the.linkage.in.one-half.to.one-full.turn.at.a.time ..Power.the.helicopter. up.again.and.re-check.the.blade.tracking . If.the.tracking.has.gotten.better,.continue.to.turn.the.ends.of.the.linkage.in.one-half.to.one-full.turn.at.a.time.until. the.tips.are.tracking.in.the.same.plane . If.the.tracking.has.gotten.worse.after.first.turning.the.ends.of.the.adjustable.linkage.in,.turn.the.ends.of.the. linkage.back.out.one-half.to.one-full.turn.at.a.time ..If.the.tracking.then.gets.better,.continue.to.turn.the.ends.of. the.linkage.out.one-half.to.one-full.turn.at.a.time.until.the.tips.are.tracking.in.the.same.plane . Typically,.not.much.adjustment.should.be.necessary.to.properly.track.the.tips.of.the.upper.main.rotor.blade .. However,.due.to.the.small.size.of.the.linkage.ends.and.threaded.rods.it.may.not.always.be.possible.to.achieve. absolutely.perfect.blade.tracking ..Don’t.worry.as.the.helicopter.will.still.perform.well.as.long.as.the.blade.tracking.is. adjusted.as.closely.as.possible . Note:.It.will.not.be.necessary.to.adjust.the.Lower.Main.Rotor.Blade.tracking.as.fixed.links.are.used.between.the. rotor.blade.and.swashplate .

  • Page 37: Channel.5.Knob.description.and.function

    Channel  knob Description and Function The.transmitter.included.with.your.Blade™.CX2.is.equipped.with.an.optional-use.“Channel.5”.knob.(labeled.as.. “CH.5”).on.the.top.right.panel . This.knob.allows.you.to.control.function.of.the.transmitter’s.5th.channel ..This.channel.remains.unused.for.. flying.the.Blade.CX2,.however,.it.is.available.for.use.in.controlling.a.variety.of.potential.optional.features.. including.actuation.of.an.additional.servo.or.certain.electronic.components ..It.allows.full.proportional.control.. of.the.5th.channel.from.approximately.0–100%.travel . 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 . 0% Travel...
  • Page 38 50% Travel 100% Travel...

  • Page 39: Transmitter.and.4-In-1.Control.unit.receiver.binding.and.fail-Safe

    Transmitter and -in-1 Control Unit Receiver Binding and Fail-Safe Binding.is.the.process.of.programming.the.receiver.to.recognize.the.GUID.(Globally.Unique.Identifier).code.of.a. single.specific.transmitter ..If.you.ever.find.that.it.is.necessary.to.replace.your.transmitter.or.the.4-in-1.control.unit.in. your.model,.it.will.be.necessary.for.you.to.“Bind”.the.new.transmitter.or.4-in-1.control.unit.receiver.to.your.existing. transmitter.or.receiver.for.proper.operation . During.the.binding.process,.the.smart.fail-safe.(SmartSafe™).positions.of.your.system.are.also.set ..With. SmartSafe,.in.case.of.loss.of.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.receiver.(4-in-1.Control.Unit).is.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.prevent.the.ESC(s).from.arming . Note: Because the SmartSafe positions are set during the binding process, it is important to set all channels to the preferred fail-safe positions before proceeding.
  • Page 40 Note: For safety, disconnect both main motor plugs from the -in-1 control unit (as shown on page 1) before proceeding. Once the binding process is complete and the flight battery is unplugged from the -in-1 unit, reconnect the main motor plugs to -in-1 unit (as noted on page 19). •.

  • Page 41: Main.motor.care.and.installing.the.optional.main.motor.heat.sink

    Main Motor Care and Installing the Optional Main Motor Heat Sink The.180.motors.used.to.power.your.Blade™.CX2.are.of.the.closed.endbell.variety.and.do.not.require.any.special. maintenance ..We.do,.however,.suggest.that.you.allow.the.motors.to.cool.to.near.ambient.temperature.between. flights/battery.pack.changes.to.prevent.accelerated.motor.wear.due.to.excess.motor.heat . You.will.find.the.performance.and.life.of.the.180.main.motors.to.be.very.good,.however,.installation.of.the.optional. Main.Motor.Heat.Sink.(EFLH1208).can.help.to.further.improve.motor.cooling.during.flight,.resulting.in.improved. motor.performance.and.longer.motor.life . Installing.the.main.motor.heat.sink.takes.only.a.few.minutes.following.these.steps: •. Installation.of.the.main.motor.heat.sink.will.require.that.you.to.temporarily.remove.the.right-hand.main.motor.from. the.main.frame ..This.is.easily.accomplished.by.removing.the.two.motor.mounting.screws.found.on.the.bottom.of. the.main.frame .
  • Page 42 •. With.the.right-hand.main.motor.removed.from.the.frame,.you.can.press.the.main.motor.heat.sink.into.place.near. the.top/end.of.the.left-hand.main.motor ..We.recommend.that.you.use.Heat.Sink.Compound.(EFLM1913).on.any. surfaces.of.the.heat.sink.that.make.contact.with.the.motor.case.to.further.improve.the.effectiveness.of.the.heat. sink ..The.wider.end.of.the.heat.sink.(more.fins).must.be.placed.toward.the.front.of.the.helicopter . •. You.can.now.press.the.right-hand.main.motor.into.place.in.the.heat.sink.and.use.the.motor.mounting.screws.. to.re-install.the.motor.on.the.main.frame ..Again,.we.recommend.that.you.use.Heat.Sink.Compound.(EFLM1913). on.any.surfaces.of.the.heat.sink.that.make.contact.with.the.motor.case.to.further.improve.the.effectiveness.of. the.heat.sink . The.main.motor.heat.sink.is.now.installed.and.ready.for.flight .

  • Page 43: 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).Where.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).I.will.have.completed.a.successful.radio.equipment.ground.range.check.before.the.first.flight.of.a.new.or.. repaired.model . 2).I.will.not.fly.my.model.aircraft.in.the.presence.of.spectators.until.I.become.a.qualified.flier,.unless.assisted.by.an. experienced.helper . 3).At.all.flying.sites.a.straight.or.curved.line(s).must.be.established.in.front.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.

  • Page 44: Replacement.parts.list

    Replacement Parts List EFLH1250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blade.CX2.RTF.Electric.Coaxial.Heli EFLB0990 .

  • Page 45: Replacement.and.optional.parts

    Replacement and Optional Parts 2-3 CELL 7.4-11.1V LI-PO BALANCING CHARGER EFLC3110 7.4V 800mAh 2-Cell Li-Po EFLB0990 Input: 11.5-15V DC Output: 0.65A GREEN 7.4V 800mAh 4-in-1 Control Unit, 2-Cell Li-Po, 6.0 Gram Super AC to 12VDC Bind Plug: 2-3 Cell Li-Po JST/Balance Receiver/ESC/Mixer/Gyro Sub-Micro S60 Servo...

  • Page 46: Exploded.view.parts.listing

    Exploded View Parts Listing Exploded View Description Included In Item Reference (Quantity Required) Number Number 001......Stabilizer.Flybar.Rubber.Tip.(2)........EFLH1219 002.

  • Page 47: Exploded.view

    Exploded View...
  • Page 48 ©.2006.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc .. 4105.Fieldstone.Road. Champaign,.Illinois.61822. (877).504-0233. www.E-fliteRC.com 9515...

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