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Trim Flight
Perform this procedure if the model is not performing well or has
been recently rebuilt from a crash.
The trim flight procedure was performed during the factory
test flight and only needs to be performed if you notice the
model is not returning to level consistently or if the model does
not remain still during stationary pirouettes.
Performing the Trim Flight
1. Slowly increase the throttle to lift the model into a station-
ary hover. Make corrections as necessary to keep the
model still. Evaluation does not begin until the throttle
stick is over 50% and the sticks are centered. Making
corrections will not affect the result but a longer flight may
be necessary.
2. Keep the model stationary in a hover for 120 seconds.
Sliding and slow movements are okay. The main goal is to
keep the rotor disk level.
3. Once you are satisfied with the trim flight, land the model.
Exiting Trim Flight Mode
1. After landing, lower the throttle stick to the lowest position.
2. Activate Panic Recovery for 2 seconds, or until the swashplate
moves, indicating the servo positions and attitude values have
been recorded and trim flight mode has been exited.
Calibration Procedure (Non-Forward Programming)
If the Blade Infusion 180 is experiencing drift issues after completing the trim flight procedure located at www.bladehelis.com,
perform the following calibration. The calibration procedure may also be needed following crash repairs.
WARNING: Before beginning the calibration procedure, disconnect the main motor and tail motor leads to
prevent accidental motor startup during calibration.
To perform the calibration procedure:
1. Ensure the surface used for calibration is level.
2. Power on the transmitter and helicopter, allowing them to
initialize.
3. Turn Throttle Hold ON.
4. Ensure the main motor and tail motor leads are
disconnected. Set the flight mode switch to Intermediate
Mode (FM1).
5. Using a bubble level as shown below, level the helicopter by
placing the Blade Infusion 180 foam blade holder under the
tail fin. Use additional items, as necessary, to build up under
the tail fin until the tail boom is level.
Bubble level
Foam blade holder
The trim flight is used to determine the optimal settings for
SAFE
technology during flight.
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The trim flight must be performed in calm conditions.
Flight Test
After performing the trim flight, test-fly the model to evaluate
the leveling characteristics.
• The model should return to level flight consistently.
• During takeoff, the model should lift off with minimal cor-
rections.
• During a hover, the control stick should remain close to cen-
ter. Small corrections are acceptable.
If the model performs poorly or does not level properly after the
trim flight, retry the entire trim flight procedure. If the problem
persists, inspect the model for damaged components, a bent
shaft or anything that may result in increased vibration. The
trim flight may not record the correct values due to excessive
vibration, flying in wind or the model not staying level. In these
cases, shorter trim flights may be necessary. If you are still
experiencing problems after several attempts please perform
the calibration procedure and try the trim flight procedure again.
6. Hold the left stick
to the bottom right
corner, the right stick
to the upper left
corner and activate
the Panic Recovery
function until the
LED on the receiver flashes once.
7. Release both sticks and deactivate the Panic Recovery
function.
8. The LED on the receiver will remain solid for 1-2 minutes
while the calibration takes place. Do not move the helicopter
until the calibration is completed. If the LED begins blinking
rapidly, an error has occurred. Begin the calibration
procedure again, starting with step 1.
9. After the calibration is successfully completed, the receiver LED
will blink slowly (2 seconds on, 2 seconds off).
10. Power the helicopter off.
11. Reconnect the main motor and tail motor wires.
12. Perform the trim flight procedure.
13. During subsequent flights after the trim flight, the helicopter
should return to within 5 degrees of level consistently.
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