Horizon Hobby Blade Revolution 235 CP Instruction Manual page 14

Flying the Revolution 235 CP
Consult your local laws and ordinances before choosing a
location to fly your aircraft.
We recommend flying your aircraft outside in calm winds
or inside a large gymnasium. Always avoid flying near
houses, trees, wires and buildings. You should also be
careful to avoid flying in areas where there are many
people, such as busy parks, schoolyards or soccer fields.
It is best to fly from a smooth flat surface as this will allow
the model to slide without tipping over. Keep the helicopter
approximately 2 ft (600mm) above the ground. Keep the
tail pointed toward you during initial flights to keep the
control orientation consistent. Releasing the stick in Stabil-
ity Mode will allow the helicopter to level itself. Activating
the Panic Recovery button will level the helicopter quickly.
If you become disoriented while in Stability Mode, slowly
lower the throttle stick to land softly.
During initial flights, only attempt takeoff, landing and
hovering in one spot.
Takeoff
NOTICE: If the main motor or tail motor do not start
up properly when throttle is first applied, immediately
return the throttle to the low position and try again. If the
problem persists, disconnect the flight battery, check
for binding in the gear train and ensure no wires have
become entangled within the gears.
Place the model onto a flat, level surface free of obstacles
and walk back 30 feet (10 meters). Slowly increase the
throttle until the model is approximately 2 ft. (600mm) off
the ground and begin flying the model.
Advanced Tuning (Forward Programming)
Applies to forward programming capable Spektrum
Transmitters including: DX6e, DX8e, DX6G2, DX7G2,
DX8G2, DX9, iX12, DX18, iX20, DX20, NX6, NX8, NX10.
The Blade Revolution 235 CP default settings are appropri-
ate for most users. We recommend flying with the default
parameters before making any adjustments.
The Blade Revolution 235 CP BNF flight controller may be
programmed from any compatible Spektrum transmitter
(visit SpektrumRC.com for more information).
Entering the Advanced Parameters Menu
With the helicopter bound to the transmitter and powered
on, enter the Function List and select Forward Program-
ming. A list of adjustable parameters and the range of
values available for tuning have been tailored for this
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Hovering
Making small corrections on the transmitter, try to hold the
helicopter in one spot. If flying in calm winds, the model
should require almost no corrective inputs. After moving
the cyclic stick and returning it to center, the model should
level itself. The model may continue to move due to inertia.
Move the cycle stick in the opposite direction to stop the
movement.
After you become comfortable hovering, you can progress
into flying the model to different locations, keeping the tail
pointed towards you at all times. You can also ascend and
descend using the throttle stick. Once you're comfortable
with these maneuvers, you can attempt flying with the tail
in different orientations. It is important to keep in mind that
the flight control inputs will rotate with the helicopter, so
always try to picture the control inputs relative to the nose
of the helicopter. For example, forward will always drop the
nose of the helicopter.
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)
LVC decreases the power to the motors when the battery
voltage gets low. When the motor power decreases and the
red LED on the ESC flashes, land the aircraft immediately
and recharge the flight battery.
LVC does not prevent the battery from over-discharge
during storage.
NOTICE: Repeated flying to LVC will damage the battery.
Landing
To land, slowly decrease the throttle while in a low-level
hover. After landing, disconnect and remove the battery
from the aircraft after use to prevent trickle discharge.
Review your manufacturers provided LiPo guidelines for
charging and storage information.
The flight controller shipped with BNF models has a range
of adjustable parameters suitable for the Revolution 235
helicopter and is not intended for use in other aircraft.
It is important to use the included servos with the BNF
flight controller because the adjustable parameters
available for the SPMAR6250MHXD are designed around
the recommended servos. It is possible there may not be
enough range for the helicopter to be tuned when using
alternative servos.
helicopter. Make small changes to one parameter at a
time, and test fly the changes before modifying those
parameters further.
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