Before The First Flight; Choosing A Flying Area - E-flight Blade SR RTF Airframe Instruction Manual

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
any time the helicopter is not flying. This allows you to safely handle the helicopter, while the 2-in-1 unit is still armed,
regardless of the throttle/collective stick and flight mode switch positions.
Note: If the throttle hold switch is in the on position, and the throttle/collective stick is set to anything above
the lowest possible position with the flight mode switch set to the normal position, the 2-in-1 /motors will
power up as soon as the throttle hold switch is set to the off position. This is also the case regardless
of the throttle/collective stick position when the flight mode switch is set to the stunt position. You must
exercise extreme care and caution when switching the throttle hold switch to the off position. You should
always be in the normal flight mode and have the throttle/collective stick set to the lowest possible
position BEFORE switching throttle hold off.
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Before the First Flight

Although each Blade SR model is factory assembled and tested, you should check the following before making your
first flight.
• Check the security of all screws on your model. Tighten any screws that may be loose and replace any
screws or other parts that may be stripped.
• Check to be sure that the screws securing the main rotor blades in the blade grips are tightened so the
blades can pivot in the grips when moderate pressure is applied. Never allow the main blades to swing freely
in their grips.
• Check the security of all the plastic ball link ends on your model. The links should stay attached to the
control/linkage balls even when moderate force is applied. Any link that does not stay attached to the
control/linkage ball should be replaced before flight.
• Check to be sure that all electronic equipment and wire leads are secure and will not come into contact with
any moving parts.
• 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.
Your Blade SR is now ready for flight.

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. Until you have properly trimmed, adjusted and become familiar with the handling of the Blade SR, you
should make your first and subsequent test flights outdoors in CALM air only.
While it is possible for the Blade SR to be flown indoors, we suggest that it only be in a very large indoor facility such
as a gym that is also free of people and obstructions. The Blade SR is not intended to be flown in small indoor areas or
facilities where it may be possible to fly a coaxial helicopter like the Blade CX2 or Blade CX3.
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