Blade MCX2 Instruction Manual

Blade MCX2 Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual

Note: Attempting to fly the helicopter without completely reading the manual may cause injury
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to yourself and people in the vicinity, as well as damage to the helicopter.
Created 01/10
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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Instruction Manual Note: Attempting to fly the helicopter without completely reading the manual may cause injury bladehelis.com to yourself and people in the vicinity, as well as damage to the helicopter. Created 01/10 16634...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    If you encounter any difficulties while charging, setting up, testing functions or flying not specifically designed and protected for this purpose . your Blade mCX2, see page 30 to contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support • Never lick or place any portion of your model in your mouth as it could cause office .
  • Page 3: Blade Mcx2 Rtf Contents

    . Not Available Separately . . . . Blade mCX2 RTF Airframe EFLH1064B . . . . . . . . . . . . . MLP4DSM 4-Channel Transmitter, 2 .4GHz DSM2 First Flight Preparation EFLB1201S .
  • Page 4: Battery Warnings And Guidelines

    Li-Po cells should not be discharged to below 3V each under load . In the case of alkaline, Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries used in RC applications. All the Li-Po battery used for the Blade mCX2, do not allow the battery to fall below 3V during flight .
  • Page 5: Battery Charging

    LED light blinks approximately every 20 seconds or goes out entirely . Note: The Li-Po battery included with your Blade mCX2 will arrive partially charged . For this reason the initial charge may only take 15–20 minutes .
  • Page 6: Transmitter And Receiver Binding

    The BNF version requires you to bind to your own compatible DSM2 Aircraft Transmitter. To bind or re-bind your mCX2 to your chosen transmitter please follow the directions below: Binding is the process of programming the receiver of the control unit to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) code of a single specific transmitter .
  • Page 7: Transmitter Control Identification

    Transmitter Control Identification Control Test Although each Blade mCX2 model is test flown at the factory, you should test the controls prior to the first flight to ensure none of the servos, linkages or parts were Mode 2 damaged during shipping and handling .
  • Page 8: Channel 5 Information

    Move the right-hand stick left and right to check aileron roll control . When the stick is pushed to the left, the left-hand servo should pull the swashplate downward . If you’ve confirmed proper control operation of your Blade mCX2, unplug the flight battery .
  • Page 9: 5-In-1 Control Unit Description, Arming And Motor Control Test

    Next, move the rudder stick all the way to the left . This should cause the speed of Throttle Trim Elevator Trim Elevator Trim Throttle Trim the lower main rotor blade to increase and the speed of the upper main rotor blade...
  • Page 10: Understanding The Primary Flight Controls

    With both rotor blades rotating in the correct directions and responding properly to rudder inputs, your Blade mCX2 is ready for flight . But you will need to review the following sections of the manual BEFORE proceeding with the first flight .
  • Page 11: Dual Rates

    When ready for your first flight, select a relatively open indoor area free of people and obstructions . While it is possible for experienced pilots to fly the Blade mCX2 in relatively small indoor areas with great success, we strongly recommend an area Move the stick right to fly the helicopter to the right .
  • Page 12: Flying The Blade Mcx2

    Continue making trim adjustments until the helicopter hovers at a low altitude Short Swashplate with very little drifting and directional control input . If the Blade mCX2 is your first Control Balls helicopter model, it may be best to have the help of an experienced helicopter pilot to trim the model for you before making your first flight .
  • Page 13: Exploded View Parts Listing

    EFLH2412 . . . . . . . .Inner Shaft with Head/Hub EFLH2421 . . . . . . . .Upper Main Blade Set (1 pr) EFLH2421 .
  • Page 14: Replacement Parts List

    EFLH2418 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Servo Pushrod Set EFLH2420 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lower Main Blade Set (1 pr) EFLH2421 .
  • Page 15: Warranty

    Warranty Law: These Terms are governed by Illinois law (without regard to conflict of law principals) . Warranty Period Safety Precautions Exclusive Warranty- Horizon Hobby, Inc ., (Horizon) warranties that the Products This is a sophisticated hobby Product and not a toy . It must be operated with caution purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability .
  • Page 16: Compliance Information For The European Union

    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 Product(s): mCX2 BNF unclaimed after 90 days will be considered abandoned and will be disposed of Item Number(s): EFLH2480 accordingly .

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