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© 2010 Horizon Hobby, Inc.
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, IL 61822
Units 1-4 Ployters Rd
Horizon Hobby Deutschland GmbH
Hamburger Strasse 10
E-flite
products are distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby, Inc.
®
US Patent 7,391,320. Other Patents Pending
DSM and DSM2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, Inc.
The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc.
Spektrum radios and accessories are exclusively available from Horizon Hobby, Inc.
Printed 11/09
www.E-fliteRC.com
USA
Horizon Hobby UK
Staple Tye
Harlow, Essex
CM18 7NS
United Kingdom
25335 Elmshorn
Germany
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.10 in (485mm)
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.90 in (176mm)
Main Rotor Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . 21.80 in (552mm)
Tail Rotor Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20 in (82mm)
Weight with Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 oz (340 g)
Main Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brushless 3900Kv (installed)
Tail Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Direct-Drive N60 (installed)
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3S 11.1V 1000mAh Li-Po (included)
Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-Cell 11.1V Li-Po
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC to 12V DC, 1.5A (included)
Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HP6DSM 2.4GHz DSM 6-channel (included)*
Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spektrum AR6110e 2.4GHz DSM Microlite (installed)
On-Board Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . 2-in-1 Mixer/ESCs (installed)
Servos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DS75 Digital Sub-Micro (3 installed)
Gyro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G110 Micro Heading Lock (installed)
* CCPM Helicopter programming is specific to Blade SR. Please do not attempt to use transmitter with
16165
any other CCPM helicopter
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  • Page 1: Specifications

    © 2010 Horizon Hobby, Inc. ® 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign, IL 61822 Specifications Horizon Hobby UK Units 1-4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye Length ..... 19.10 in (485mm) Harlow, Essex Height .

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Your Blade SR is the absolute best way to transition from flying a coaxial heli to a single-rotor CCPM machine with ® Specifications ...........................1 confidence and, most importantly, success. It comes out of the box programmed to provide softer climb, pitch and roll Introduction ............................3 response around the center of stick movement.

  • Page 3: Blade Sr Rtf Contents

    Not Available Separately ....Blade SR RTF Airframe EFLH1057 ......HP6DSM 6-Channel Transmitter, 2.4GHz DSM2: BSR • Remove and inspect contents...

  • Page 4: Battery Warnings And Guidelines

    Battery Warnings and Guidelines • In the event of a crash, you must quickly and safely disconnect and remove the battery from the model, then place it in a safe, open area away from flammable materials to observe it for at least 15 minutes. The 3S 11.1V 1000mAh Lithium Polymer Battery Pack (EFLB0997) included with your Blade SR features Charge Protection Circuitry and Balance Charging via the included 3S 11.1V Lithium Polymer Balancing • Store the battery at room temperature at approximately ½ charge (3.8V per cell; 11.4V for a 3S battery Charger (EFLC3105).

  • Page 5: Battery Charging

    Battery Charging Input power for the charger can also be supplied from a small 12-volt gel cell or car battery. It is important that you only charge the included 3S 11.1V 1000mAh Li-Po Battery Pack (EFLB0997) with the included 3S 11.1V Li-Po Balancing Charger (EFLC3105). 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 6: Charge Errors And Indications

    Charge Errors and Indications Installing the Flight Battery In the event that both the red and green LEDs flash, a charge error has occurred. Some examples of charge errors and Use the included hook and loop material for mounting the Li-Po battery pack. We suggest installing the loop (fuzzy) their indications include: material on the battery pack and the hook material on the battery support.

  • Page 7: Center Of Gravity

    Center of Gravity Transmitter Control Identification Once you have properly installed and secured the battery, check the helicopter’s center of gravity. With the canopy Note: Before each flight ALWAYS turn the transmitter on before connecting the flight battery to the 2-in-1 unit. installed, lift the helicopter by the flybar with the flybar positioned perpendicular to the tail boom.

  • Page 8: Control Test

    Control Test Turn the transmitter on first and lower the throttle stick and trim completely. Then, plug the battery into the battery lead of the 2-in-1 unit. Although each Blade SR 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 damaged during shipping and handling.
  • Page 9 Position the helicopter to view it from the left or right side. Move the left-hand stick up and down to check the collective With the stick pulled back down, the swashplate should raise, decreasing the pitch of the main blades. pitch control.
  • Page 10 Again viewing the helicopter from the left or right side, move the right-hand stick forward and aft to check elevator pitch With the stick pulled back, the swashplate will tilt toward the rear. control. When the stick is pushed forward, the swashplate should also tilt forward. Mode 2 Mode 1 Mode 2...
  • Page 11 While viewing the helicopter from the rear (tail boom toward you), move the right-hand stick left and right to check With the stick pushed right, the swashplate will tilt to the right. aileron roll control. When the stick is pushed to the left, the swashplate should also tilt left. Mode 2 Mode 1 Mode 2...
  • Page 12 If at any time during the test the controls do not respond properly, double-check the positions of the dip switches For added reference, the following are the functions and available settings for each dip switch (default settings for the located under the door on the bottom left front of the transmitter. These dip switches set the transmitter programming Blade SR are underlined): for functions such as servo reversing, model type and various forms of mixing.

  • Page 13: 2-In-1 Control Unit Description, Arming And Motor Control Test

    2-in-1 Control Unit Description, Arming and Motor Control Test Dip Switch 8* Up – 1 20-degree Cyclic Collective Pitch Mixing (CCPM) Your Blade SR is equipped with a lightweight combination of main motor and tail motor electronic speed controls and main motor and tail motor proportional mixer. The 2-in-1 has an 8-amp brushless ESC for the main motor that is Down – Standard mixing specifically designed for use in helicopter models. The ESC is not programmable for use in other applications; however, *Only functions when in helicopter mode. it is equipped with features and functions that optimize its performance for the Blade SR. These features and functions include: • “Soft” Low Voltage Cutoff...

  • Page 14: Gyro Initialization, Response Test And Adjustment

    Gyro Initialization, Response Test and Adjustment Note: Do not move or sway the helicopter until the red LED on the gyro illuminates solidly. This will be covered in more detail in the next section. Your Blade SR model is equipped with an E-flite G110 Micro Heading Lock Gyro. This gyro offers an excellent blend of size, weight, features and performance. • With battery power applied, and once the orange LED of the Spektrum AR6100e receiver glows solidly to indicate a positive link to the transmitter, you will hear two “beeps” from the 2-in-1, indicating it has armed properly.

  • Page 15: Initialization And Response Test

    Initialization and Response Test Gain Adjustments The following checklist includes the steps to properly initialize and operate the gyro. The G110 offers optional-use remote mode selection and gain adjustment features. These features allow the gyro mode (Standard Rate or Heading Lock) and gain values to be set remotely in the transmitter. However, for simplified • After connecting the flight battery to the 2-in-1 unit, do not move or sway the helicopter. Allow it to remain use, while maintaining maximum performance in the Blade SR, these features will not be utilized (they are usually best motionless until the red LED on the gyro illuminates solidly, indicating that the gyro has initialized properly and...

  • Page 16: Servo Mode Setting

    Trim Adjustments Installing the Optional Training Gear During flight, it may be necessary to make some small adjustments to the rudder trim in order to prevent the nose/ If the Blade SR is your first single-rotor and/or collective-pitch equipped helicopter model, we suggest that you install tail of the model from “drifting” to the left or right when the rudder stick is in the neutral position. Typically, only a small the optional Training Gear Set (EFLH1527) before making your first flight. The training gear helps to further increase the amount of adjustment may be necessary.
  • Page 17 • Locate the four training gear rod to landing skid attachments. Snap the attachments to the landing skids as • Carefully pass each of the rods through the holes in the attachments on the landing skids and into the shown below. channels on the base. The rods will pass through the front holes of the forward attachments, and the back holes of the rear attachments. You may find it necessary to apply some light pressure to the rods, base and landing skids when installing all four rods in the base. This is typical; however, take care to not damage any of the parts.

  • Page 18: Understanding The Primary Flight Controls

    Understanding the Primary Flight Controls When you are in stunt flight mode (with the F MODE switch toggled toward the front of the transmitter), lowering the left-hand stick will actually cause the speed of the main rotor blades to increase while also If you are not familiar with the controls of your Blade SR, please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with them increasing the amount of negative pitch the main rotor blades can offer.
  • Page 19 Also, if you do raise the throttle trim when in the normal flight mode, you MUST remember to lower it (and the throttle Moving the stick to the right will turn (yaw) the nose of the helicopter to the right about the axis of the main shaft. This stick) to the lowest possible position IMMEDIATELY in the event of a crash or rotor blade strike.
  • Page 20 You can use the rudder trim to help keep the nose of the helicopter from rotating to the left or right when in hover Pulling the stick backward will pitch the tail of the helicopter downward, allowing the helicopter to be flown backward. with no rudder stick input.
  • Page 21 Moving the aileron stick to the left will roll the helicopter to the left, allowing the helicopter to be flown to the left. Moving the stick to the right will roll the helicopter to the right, allowing the helicopter to be flown to the right. Mode 2 Mode 1 Mode 2...

  • Page 22: Dual Rates

    Dual Rates Toggling the switch toward the front of the transmitter (position LO) allows the control rates to achieve their lowest maximum values. This is typically the preferred rate for low-time and other pilots interested most in a reduced amount The HP6DSM transmitter included with your Blade SR features a dual rate (D RATE) switch.

  • Page 23: Normal And Stunt Flight Modes

    Normal and Stunt Flight Modes Toggling the flight mode switch toward the rear of the transmitter (position 0) puts the transmitter/helicopter in normal flight mode. In this flight mode, the throttle curve is programmed from 0% to 100%. This is the preferred flight mode The HP6DSM transmitter also features a flight mode (F MODE) switch.

  • Page 24: Throttle Hold

    Throttle Hold Also, when switching between the normal and stunt flight modes, it is best to do so in the air while flying or transitioning to forward flight. There may be a slight change of rotor speed while switching modes, so be aware of the The HP6DSM transmitter features a throttle hold (TH HOLD) switch.

  • Page 25: Before The First Flight

    Before the First Flight When the throttle hold switch is toggled toward the front of the transmitter (position 1), throttle hold will be on (activated). Toggling the throttle hold switch to the on position also allows you to safely power down the 2-in-1/motors Although each Blade SR model is factory assembled and tested, you should check the following before making your any time the helicopter is not flying.

  • Page 26: Flying The Blade Sr

    Flying the Blade SR to neutral and to lower the throttle stick and trim completely or to activate throttle hold. This will help to reduce the amount of damage that may be caused in the event of a crash. Having followed the proper 2-in-1 control unit arming and gyro initialization procedures, confirmed proper control of the servos and motors, and found a suitable flying area, your Blade SR is ready for flight.

  • Page 27: Tail Rotor Proportional Mix Trimmer Pot Adjustment

    Tail Rotor Proportional Mix Trimmer Pot Adjustment Main Rotor Blade Tracking Adjustment After trimming the primary flight controls and becoming familiar with the handling of the model, you may also need Caution: B e sure to maintain a safe distance from the helicopter (approximately 10–15 feet) and to wear to adjust the tail rotor proportional mixing. The proportional trimmer pot adjusts the amount of tail motor to main appropriate eye protection (such as safety goggles) when tracking the main rotor blades.

  • Page 28: Flybar Paddle Tracking Adjustment

    Flybar Paddle Tracking Adjustment If one blade is “lower” than 0 degrees, raise it to match the other blade. If one blade is “higher” than 0 degrees, lower it to match the other blade. 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. To check flybar paddle tracking, positioning and making adjustments, please note the following tips.

  • Page 29: Flybar Weights, Head Dampening Shims And Fine-Tuning Cyclic Response

    Flybar Weights, Head Dampening Shims and Fine-Tuning Cyclic Response If, after the first few flights, you would prefer to have even quicker and more aggressive cyclic response, you can reposition the outer flybar weights so that they are closer in to the head/main shaft on the flybar. It is usually best Your Blade SR is equipped with two sets of flybar weights that are secured in both the outermost position against the to move the weights in only a small distance at a time before making each subsequent test flight, until you find the flybar paddle and the innermost position, closest to the head/main shaft. position at which you prefer the cyclic response most.

  • Page 30: Transmitter, Receiver Binding And Fail-Safe

    Channel 5 Knob Transmitter, Receiver Binding and Fail-Safe The HP6DSM transmitter is equipped with an optional-use channel 5 knob (CH 5) located on the forward top right panel, Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) code of a single next to the dual rate switch. specific transmitter. If you ever have to replace the transmitter or the receiver for your model, you will need to “bind” the new transmitter or receiver to your existing transmitter or receiver for proper operation. This knob allows you to control function of the transmitter’s fifth channel. And while this channel remains unused for flying the Blade SR, it is available for use in controlling a variety of potential optional features including actuation of During the binding process, the smart fail-safe (SmartSafe™) positions of your system are also set.

  • Page 31: Transmitter And Receiver Range Testing

    Transmitter and Receiver Range Testing • Once the orange LED on the receiver begins to blink, it will be time to power the transmitter on in bind mode. To enter bind mode with the transmitter, pull the trainer (TRAINER) switch toward the front of the transmitter, Because the HP6DSM transmitter features Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM full range technology, it also features a range test then, while holding the trainer switch forward, power the transmitter on.

  • Page 32: 2009 Official Ama Safety Code

    2009 Official AMA Safety Code of airshows or demonstrations a straight safety line must be established. An area away from the safety line must be maintained for spectators. Intentional flying behind the safety line is prohibited. GENERAL 5. I will operate my model aircraft using only radio-control frequencies currently allowed by the Federal 1.

  • Page 33: Replacement Parts List

    Replacement Parts List Optional Parts List Part # Description Part # Description EFLH1528 Hook & Loop Tape: BCP/CPP/BSR EFLA308H 2-in-1 Helicopter Brushless ESC/Mixer: BSR EFLH1129 Mounting Accessories & Wrench: BCP/CPP/SR EFLB0997 1000mAh 3S 11.1V 15C Li-Po, 20GA JST/Balance EFLH1410 Pinion Gear, 10T 0.5M: B400/SR EFLC3105 3-Cell Li-Po Balancing Charger, 0.8A EFLH1504...
  • Page 34 EFLA308H EFLA308H EFLC3105 EFLC3105 EFLC4000 EFLC4000 EFLRDS75H EFLRDS75H EFLB0997 EFLB0997 EFLH1501 EFLH1501 EFLH1502 EFLH1502 EFLH1503 EFLH1503 2-in-1 Helicopter Brushless 2-in-1 Helicopter Brushless 3-Cell Li-Po Balancing Charger, 0.8A 3-Cell Li-Po Balancing Charger, 0.8A AC to 12V DC, 1.5-Amp Power Supply AC to 12V DC, 1.5-Amp Power Supply 7.5-Gram DS75 Digital Sub-Micro 7.5-Gram DS75 Digital Sub-Micro 1000mAh 3S 11.1V 15C Li-Po,...

  • Page 35: Exploded View Parts Listing

    Exploded View Parts Listing Exploded View Ref Part Component Ref Part Component 001 EFLH1150 Flybar Paddle 053 EFLH1409 Pinion 9T 002 EFLH1165 Flybar Weight 1.6 x 6 x 5mm 054 EFLH1514 Pan Head Screw 3 x 6mm 003 EFLH1148 Flybar Retaining Collar 055 EFLH1517 Motor Mount 3 x 7 x 5mm...

  • Page 36: Warranty Information

    Age Recommendation: 14 years or over. This is not a toy. This product is not intended for use by children direct your email to productsupport@horizonhobby.com, or call 877.504.0233 toll free to speak to a Product Support without direct adult supervision. representative.

  • Page 37: Compliance Information For The European Union

    Compliance Information for the European Union United States Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address: Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union Horizon Service Center This product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of 4105 Fieldstone Road their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical Champaign, Illinois 61822...

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