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First Flight Preparation Flying Checklist • Remove and inspect contents ❏ Always turn the transmitter on fi rst • Begin charging the fl ight battery ❏ Plug the fl ight battery into the lead from the ESC • Install the fl ight battery in the helicopter ❏...
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DX7/DX7se FUNCTION MODE SYSTEM LIST Model Type D/R & EXP HELI 0-AILE 100% 0% 0-ELEV 100% 0% 0-RUDD 100% INH Swatch Type 1-AILE 1-ELEV 1 Servo 90 1-RUDD Thro Curve NORM ST-1 ST-2 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% HOLD Pitc Curve NORM 100% ST-1...
Installing the Flight Battery 1. Lower the throttle. CAUTION: Always keep the power lead posi- tioned AWAY from the elevator servo. Failure to 2. Power on the transmitter. do so could cause the lead to get caught and will result 3.
Transmitter and Receiver Binding Binding is the process of programming the receiver to Spektrum™ DSM2/DSMX technology equipped aircraft recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identifi er) code of a transmitter to the receiver for proper operation. single specifi c transmitter. You need to ‘bind’ your chosen Binding Procedure 1.
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Rudder Collective Pitch Side View Side View Motor Control Test Place the helicopter outdoors on a clean, fl at and level 3. Ensure the throttle is lowered completely. Turn throttle surface (concrete or asphalt) free of obstructions. Always hold off at this time and confi rm the transmitter is still stay clear of moving rotor blades.
fl ying. until the helicopter lands. Do not give any aileron, elevator The Blade 180 CFX is intended to be fl own outdoors or or rudder commands when the helicopter is landing. inside a large gymnasium.
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) Once the battery reaches 9V under load, the ESC will Repeatedly fl ying the helicopter until LVC activates will continuously lower power supplied to the motor until damage the helicopter battery. complete shutdown occurs. This helps prevent over- Disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the aircraft discharge of the Li-Po battery.
Blade 180 CFX Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Low fl ight battery or transmitter bat- Fully charge or replace the fl ight battery and/or transmit- tery voltage ter batteries Make sure the bind plug is connected to the receiver...
(iii) DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE modifi cation of or to any part of the Product, (iv) attempted REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER’S INTENDED USE. service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized...
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Purchaser’s Remedy Product securely using a shipping carton. Please note that original boxes may be included, but are not designed to Horizon’s sole obligation and purchaser’s sole and exclusive withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection. remedy shall be that Horizon will, at its option, either (i) Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for service, or (ii) replace, any Product determined by Horizon lost or damaged parcels, as Horizon is not responsible for...
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