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Length: 20.625 in (524mm)
Height: 7.125 in (181mm)
Main Rotor Diameter: 20.750 in (527mm)
Tail Rotor Diameter: 5.875 in (149mm)
Weight RTF w/Ni-MH battery: 11.4 oz (325 g)
Main motor: 370 (included)
Tail motor: N30 (included)
Battery: 9.6V 650mAh Ni-MH (included)
Transmitter: FM 6-Channel w/CCPM mixing (included)
On-Board Electronics: 4-in-1 receiver, mixer, speed controls and gyro (included)
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Page 1: Specs
Specs Length: 20.625 in (524mm) Height: 7.125 in (181mm) Main Rotor Diameter: 20.750 in (527mm) Tail Rotor Diameter: 5.875 in (149mm) Weight RTF w/Ni-MH battery: 11.4 oz (325 g) Main motor: 370 (included) Tail motor: N30 (included) Battery: 9.6V 650mAh Ni-MH (included) Transmitter: FM 6-Channel w/CCPM mixing (included) On-Board Electronics: 4-in-1 receiver, mixer, speed controls and gyro (included) -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
3-cell Lithium Polymer battery packs. While the Blade CP is nearly ready-to-fly right from the box, please take the time to read through this manual completely for tips on battery charging, control adjustments, blade tracking and more. -
Page 3: Warning
RC applications. All manufacturer’s instructions and warnings must be followed closely. Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in fire. Additional Required Equipment Only 8 “AA” batteries are required to complete your Blade CP. Blade CP RTF Contents Item Description... -
Page 4: Warranty Information
2.0–2.5 hours (faster “quick charge” AC and DC peak detection chargers are also available, see below). To ensure your battery is near fully discharged before charging, it is best to fly until your Blade CP will no longer maintain hover, at which point you will need to allow the battery to cool before placing it on the charger. Be certain to monitor the charge process as batteries that are not fully discharged may be fully charged in less than 2.0–2.5 hours time. -
Page 5: Lithium Polymer Battery Upgrade Recommendations
Note: Li-Po batteries should not be discharged to below 3V per cell under load. In the case of 3-Cell packs as used for the Blade CP, you will not want to allow the Li-Po battery to fall below 9V during flight. -
Page 6: Install Transmitter Batteries
Install Transmitter Batteries Install 8 new “AA” batteries in the included transmitter. Flight Battery Installation to Helicopter Use the included hook and loop material for mounting the Ni-MH battery pack. You should also use the included rubber bands for the most secure attachment of the battery to the helicopter. Hook and Loop... -
Page 7: Center Of Gravity
Slide the battery support and battery forward or rearward as required to achieve a slightly nose down or perfectly level helicopter position. You should always check the CG of your Blade CP before flying, especially if you are switching between different sizes and types of battery packs. -
Page 8: Control Test
Control Test Although each Blade CP 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 4-in-1 control unit making note of their direction and polarities for proper re-installation after the control test is complete. - Page 9 Control Test (continued) Turn the transmitter on first, and lower the throttle stick completely. Plug the battery into the battery lead of the 4-in-1 unit. 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.
- Page 10 Control Test (continued) 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 11 Control Test (continued) 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.
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Page 12: 4-In-1 Control Unit Description, Arming And Adjustment
Call Horizon’s Product Support staff at 1-877-504-0233. If you have confirmed proper control operation of your Blade CP, re-connect the main and tail motor wires to the 4-in-1 unit taking note to keep the proper polarity and location of each as they were before the test. - Page 13 Remember, due to the relatively small size of the Blade CP, you will not want to fly it very far away from yourself in order to keep proper orientation.
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Page 14: 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. Proportional Trimmer Pot In hover, with the rudder trim centered and no rudder input, note which direction the nose of the helicopter is trying to spin. -
Page 15: Gyro Gain Trimmer Pot Description And Adjustment
Gyro Gain Trimmer Pot Description and Adjustment The “gain” trimmer pot adjusts the gain of the piezo gyro used to aid in keeping the tail of the helicopter straight while flying. Gain Trimmer Pot 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. -
Page 16: Normal And Idle Up Flight Modes
Idle Up Switch With the switch toggled toward the rear of the transmitter, the Blade CP will be flying in “normal mode.” In this flight mode, the throttle curve is linear from 0% to 100%, with a pitch range of 0 degrees to +10 degrees. (See Page 19 for additional data and graphics relating to the throttle and pitch curves pre-set for your Blade CP.) This is... - Page 17 Normal and Idle Up Flight Modes (continued) When the idle up switch is toggled toward the front of the transmitter, the Blade CP will now be flying in the “stunt (aerobatic)” flight mode. In this flight mode, the throttle curve is “V” shaped from 100% to 100% with 50% throttle at mid-stick, and a pitch range of -10 degrees to +10 degrees.
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Page 18: Throttle And Pitch Curve Adjustments
Throttle and Pitch Curve Adjustments The throttle and pitch curves have already been set in the transmitter for both normal and 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 be made by adjusting the pitch control links. -
Page 19: Programmed Curves For The Normal Flight Mode
Programmed Curves for the Normal Flight Mode Right from the box, your Blade CP transmitter has been programmed for the following throttle and pitch curves in the normal flight mode: �������� ����� ���� ���� � � � � � �... -
Page 20: Blade Tracking Adjustment
• Following the proper arming and start-up procedure previously listed in “4-in-1 Control Unit Description, Arming and Adjustment” section, bring the main rotor blades of your Blade CP up to speed. You can check the blade tracking either on the ground or in the air at eye level. It might be a good idea to have an assistant on-hand to help sight the blades. - Page 21 Blade Tracking Adjustment (continued) Blades In Track - No Adjustment Necessary 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.
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Page 22: Replacement Parts List
Replacement Parts List EFLH1100 Blade CP RTF Electric Micro Heli EFLH1101 Blade CP ARF Replacement Airframe EFLH1017 FM Crystal Set CH17, 72.130: BCP EFLH1019 FM Crystal Set CH19, 72.170: BCP EFLH1021 FM Crystal Set CH21, 72.210: BCP EFLH1027A 4-in-1 Control Unit FM 72MHz: BCP... -
Page 23: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts 4-in-1 Control Unit FM Crystal Set CH17, FM Crystal Set CH19, FM Crystal Set CH21, FM Crystal Set CH50, FM Crystal Set CH52, FM Crystal Set CH54, FM 72Mhz: BCP 72.130: BCP 72.170: BCP 72.210: BCP 72.790: BCP 72.830: BCP 72.870: BCP EFLH1017... -
Page 24: Exploded View Parts Listing
Exploded View Parts Listing Number Description Quantity Number Description Quantity Flybar Paddle Socket Head Cap Screw Main Blade Grip Flybar O-Ring Collar Washer Rotor Head Frame (A) Washer Pitch Control Link Cap Head Screw Threaded Rod Main Blade Center Hub Swashplate Ball Paddle Control Frame Pushrod Upper Swashplate... -
Page 25: Exploded View
Exploded View... -
Page 26: Notes
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Page 27: 2005 Official Ama National Model Aircraft Safety Code
2005 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. - Page 28 © 2005 Horizon Hobby, Inc. 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign, Illinois 61822 (877) 504-0233 horizonhobby.com e-flightrc.com 7565...