Throttle Hold; Control Tests - Horizon Hobby Blade Infusion 180 Instruction Manual

Throttle Hold

Throttle hold is used to prevent the motor from powering on
inadvertently. For safety, turn throttle hold ON any time you
need to touch the helicopter or check the direction controls.
Throttle hold is also used to turn off the motor quickly if the

Control Tests

Ensure the throttle hold is ON when doing the direction
control tests. Test the controls prior to the first flight to ensure
the servos, linkages and parts operate correctly. If the controls
TIP: To view the swashplate response in the rotor blades for aileron or elevator, rotate the rotor head and view the model from the
rear or side as shown below.
Elevator
Elevator down
Aileron
Aileron left
Collective Pitch
Collective pitch up
Motor
Place the helicopter outdoors on a clean, flat and level surface
(concrete or asphalt) free of obstructions. Always stay clear of
moving rotor blades.
CAUTION: Keep pets and other animals away
from the helicopter. Animals may injure themselves
if they attack or run toward the helicopter.
1. Confirm that throttle is at full low position.
2. Turn Throttle Hold OFF.
WARNING: Stay at least 30 feet (10 meters) away
from the helicopter when the motor is running. Do
not attempt to fly the helicopter at this time.
EN
helicopter is out of control, in danger of crashing, or both.
The blades will continue to spin briefly when throttle hold is
activated.
do not react as shown in the illustrations below, confirm the
transmitter is programmed correctly before continuing on to
the Motor test.
Left Side View
Rear View
Aileron right
Rear View
Collective pitch down
3. Slowly increase the throttle until the blades begin to spin.
The main blades should spin clockwise when viewing the
helicopter from the top. The tail rotor blades should spin
counterclockwise when viewing the helicopter from the
right side.
NOTICE: If the main rotor blades are spinning
counterclockwise, reduce the throttle to low immediately.
Disconnect the battery from the helicopter and reverse any
two motor wire connections to the ESC and repeat
the motor control test.
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Elevator up
Left Side View
Rear View
Rear View