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Specifications Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 .42.in.(417mm) Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 .17.in.(182mm) Main.Rotor.Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 .60.in.(345mm) Weight.RTF.w/Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 .0.oz.(227.g) Main.Motor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180.(2.installed) Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 .4V.800mAh.Li-Po.(included) Transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 .4GHz.DSM.5-Channel.(included) On-Board.Electronics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-in-1.Receiver/Mixer/ESC/Gyro.(installed) Servos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S60.Super.Sub-Micro.(2.installed) Table of Contents Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . Warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Note.on.Lithium.Polymer.Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warranty.Period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . Limited.Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Damage.Limits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety.Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 . Questions,.Assistance.and.Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Inspections.or.Repairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Warranty.Inspection.and.Repairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Non-Warranty.Repairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Additional.Safety.Precautions.and.Warnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 FCC.Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Additional.Required.Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 . Blade.CX2.RTF.Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Preparing.for.the.First.Flight.Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Flying.Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Battery.Warnings.and.Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Battery.Charging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Charge.Errors.and.Indications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 . Installing.the.Transmitter.Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Installing.the.Flight.Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Center.of.Gravity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Control.Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 4-in-1.Control.Unit.Description,.Arming.and.Motor.Control.Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Installing.the.Optional.Training.Gear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 . Understanding.the.Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Choosing.a.Flying.Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 . Flying.the.Blade.CX2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 . Main.Motor.Proportional.Mix.Trimmer.Pot.Description.and.Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Gyro.Gain.Trimmer.Pot.Description.and.Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Upper.Main.Rotor.Blade.Tracking.Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 . Channel.5.Knob.Description.and.Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Transmitter.and.4-in-1.Control.Unit.Receiver.Binding.and.Fail-Safe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 . Main.Motor.Care.and.Installing.the.Optional.Main.Motor.Heat.Sink. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 2006.Official.AMA.National.Model.Aircraft.Safety.Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 . Replacement.Parts.List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Optional.Parts.List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Replacement.and.Optional.Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Exploded.View.Parts.Listing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 . Exploded.View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 . Introduction The.BladeTM.CX2.takes.the.beginner-friendly.flight.stability.of.the.original.Blade.CX.and.adds.Spektrum®.2 .4GHz. DSM®.radio.control.that.lets.you.fly.anywhere,.anytime.without.ever.having.to.worry.about.interference ..In.fact,.it's. the.first.ready-to-fly.RC.aircraft.of.any.kind.to.come.with.this.extraordinary.technology.built.in . And.best.of.all,.the.Blade.CX2.is.a.truly.Ready-for-Anyone-to-Fly.micro.class.electric.helicopter ..Its.coaxial.counterrotating.blades.cancel.out.the.rotational.torque.that.makes.hovering.a.conventional.helicopter.so.difficult.while. providing.unsurpassed.stability.in.all.other.phases.of.flight.too ..And.whether.you.are.a.first-time.helicopter.pilot. or.an.experienced.pilot.looking.for.the.best.in.coaxial.micro.helicopter.performance,.you'll.enjoy.many.of.the. outstanding.features.that.have.the.Blade.CX2.flying.in.no.time.such.as.factory.installed.main.motors,.4-in-1.control. unit.with.receiver,.mixer,.ESCs.and.gyro,.and.S60.Super.Sub-Micro.Servos ..With.the.included.5-channel.transmitter,. 2-cell.800mAh.Li-Po.battery.pack,.DC.charger.and.AC.adapter,.you'll.have.precise.control.for.hovering,.forward. flight.and.more.with.durations.of.up.to.10­15.minutes.per.charge . While.the.Blade.CX2.is.nearly.ready-to-fly.right.from.the.box,.please.take.the.time.to.read.through.this.manual. completely.for.tips.on.battery.safety.and.charging,.control.checks,.flying.and.more ..Please.also.take.a.few.minutes. to.watch.the.included.Instructional.Video.CD.for.additional.tips.and.to.see.the.Blade.CX2.in.action . Warning An.RC.helicopter.is.not.a.toy!.If.misused,.it.can.cause.serious.bodily.harm.and.damage.to.property ..Fly.only.in.open. areas,.preferably.at.AMA.(Academy.of.Model.Aeronautics).approved.flying.sites,.following.all.instructions . Keep.loose.items.that.can.get.entangled.in.the.rotor.blades.away.for.the.main.and.tail.blades,.including.loose. clothing,.or.other.objects.such.as.pencils.and.screwdrivers ..Especially.keep.your.hands.away.from.the.rotor.blades . Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries Lithium.Polymer.batteries.are.significantly.more.volatile.than.alkaline.or.Ni-Cd/Ni-MH.batteries.used.in.. RC.applications ..All.manufacturer's.instructions.and.warnings.must.be.followed.closely ..Mishandling.of.. Li-Po.batteries.can.result.in.fire ..Always.follow.the.manufacturer's.instructions.when.disposing.of.Lithium. Polymer.batteries . Warranty Period Horizon.Hobby,.Inc .,.(Horizon).warranties.that.the.Products.purchased.(the."Product").will.be.free.from.defects.in. materials.and.workmanship.at.the.date.of.purchase.by.the.Purchaser . Limited Warranty (a).This.warranty.is.limited.to.the.original.Purchaser.("Purchaser").and.is.not.transferable ..REPAIR.OR.REPLACEMENT. AS.PROVIDED.UNDER.THIS.WARRANTY.IS.THE.EXCLUSIVE.REMEDY.OF.THE.PURCHASER ..This.warranty.covers. only.those.Products.purchased.from.an.authorized.Horizon.dealer ..Third.party.transactions.are.not.covered.by.this. warranty ..Proof.of.purchase.is.required.for.warranty.claims ..Further,.Horizon.reserves.the.right.to.change.or.modify. this.warranty.without.notice.and.disclaims.all.other.warranties,.express.or.implied . (b).Limitations-.HORIZON.MAKES.NO.WARRANTY.OR.REPRESENTATION,.EXPRESS.OR.IMPLIED,.ABOUT.NONINFRINGEMENT,.MERCHANTABILITY.OR.FITNESS.FOR.A.PARTICULAR.PURPOSE.OF.THE.PRODUCT ..THE. PURCHASER.ACKNOWLEDGES.THAT.THEY.ALONE.HAVE.DETERMINED.THAT.THE.PRODUCT.WILL.SUITABLY.MEET. THE.REQUIREMENTS.OF.THE.PURCHASER'S.INTENDED.USE . (c).Purchaser.Remedy-.Horizon's.sole.obligation.hereunder.shall.be.that.Horizon.will,.at.its.option,.(i).repair.or.(ii). replace,.any.Product.determined.by.Horizon.to.be.defective ..In.the.event.of.a.defect,.these.are.the.Purchaser's. exclusive.remedies ..Horizon.reserves.the.right.to.inspect.any.and.all.equipment.involved.in.a.warranty.claim ..Repair. or.replacement.decisions.are.at.the.sole.discretion.of.Horizon ..This.warranty.does.not.cover.cosmetic.damage.or. damage.due.to.acts.of.God,.accident,.misuse,.abuse,.negligence,.commercial.use,.or.modification.of.or.to.any. part.of.the.Product ..This.warranty.does.not.cover.damage.due.to.improper.installation,.operation,.maintenance,.or. attempted.repair.by.anyone.other.than.Horizon ..Return.of.any.goods.by.Purchaser.must.be.approved.by.Horizon. before.shipment . Damage Limits HORIZON.SHALL.NOT.BE.LIABLE.FOR.SPECIAL,.INDIRECT.OR.CONSEQUENTIAL.DAMAGES,.LOSS.OF.PROFITS.OR. PRODUCTION.OR.COMMERCIAL.LOSS.IN.ANY.WAY.CONNECTED.WITH.THE.PRODUCT,.WHETHER.SUCH.CLAIM. IS.BASED.IN.CONTRACT,.WARRANTY,.NEGLIGENCE,.OR.STRICT.LIABILITY ..Further,.in.no.event.shall.the.liability.of. Horizon.exceed.the.individual.price.of.the.Product.on.which.liability.is.asserted ..As.Horizon.has.no.control.over.use,. setup,.final.assembly,.modification.or.misuse,.no.liability.shall.be.assumed.nor.accepted.for.any.resulting.damage. or.injury ..By.the.act.of.use,.setup.or.assembly,.the.user.accepts.all.resulting.liability . If.you.as.the.Purchaser.or.user.are.not.prepared.to.accept.the.liability.associated.with.the.use.of.this.Product,.you. are.advised.to.return.this.Product.immediately.in.new.and.unused.condition.to.the.place.of.purchase . Law:.These.Terms.are.governed.by.Illinois.law.(without.regard.to.conflict.of.law.principals) . Safety Precautions This.is.a.sophisticated.hobby.Product.and.not.a.toy ..It.must.be.operated.with.caution.and.common.sense.and. requires.some.basic.mechanical.ability ..Failure.to.operate.this.Product.in.a.safe.and.responsible.manner.could. result.in.injury.or.damage.to.the.Product.or.other.property ..This.Product.is.not.intended.for.use.by.children.without. direct.adult.supervision ..The.Product.manual.contains.instructions.for.safety,.operation.and.maintenance ..It.is. essential.to.read.and.follow.all.the.instructions.and.warnings.in.the.manual,.prior.to.assembly,.setup.or.use,.in.order. to.operate.correctly.and.avoid.damage.or.injury . 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Additional Safety Precautions and Warnings As.the.user.of.this.product,.you.are.solely.responsible.for.operating.it.in.a.manner.that.does.not.endanger.yourself. and.others.or.result.in.damage.to.the.product.or.the.property.of.others . This.model.is.controlled.by.a.radio.signal.that.is.subject.to.interference.from.many.sources.outside.your.control .. This.interference.can.cause.momentary.loss.of.control.so.it.is.advisable.to.always.keep.a.safe.distance.in.all. directions.around.your.model,.as.this.margin.will.help.to.avoid.collisions.or.injury . ·. Never.operate.your.model.with.low.transmitter.batteries . ·. Always.operate.your.model.in.an.open.area.away.from.cars,.traffic,.or.people . ·. Avoid.operating.your.model.in.the.street.where.injury.or.damage.can.occur . ·. Never.operate.the.model.out.into.the.street.or.populated.areas.for.any.reason . ·. Carefully.follow.the.directions.and.warnings.for.this.and.any.optional.support.equipment.(chargers,.rechargeable. battery.packs,.etc .).that.you.use . ·. Keep.all.chemicals,.small.parts.and.anything.electrical.out.of.the.reach.of.children . ·. Moisture.causes.damage.to.electronics ..Avoid.water.exposure.to.all.equipment.not.specifically.designed.and. protected.for.this.purpose . ·. Never.lick.or.place.any.portion.of.your.model.in.your.mouth.as.it.could.cause.serious.injury.or.even.death . FCC Information This.device.complies.with.part.15.of.the.FCC.rules ..Operation.is.subject.to.the.following.two.conditions:.(1).This. device.may.not.cause.harmful.interference,.and.(2).this.device.must.accept.any.interference.received,.including. interference.that.may.cause.undesired.operation . Caution:.Changes.or.modifications.not.expressly.approved.by.the.party.responsible.for.compliance.could.void.the. user's.authority.to.operate.the.equipment . This.product.contains.a.radio.transmitter.with.wireless.technology.which.has.been.tested.and.found.to.be.compliant. with.the.applicable.regulations.governing.a.radio.transmitter.in.the.2 .400.GHz.to.2 .4835.GHz.frequency.range . The.associated.regulatory.agencies.of.the.following.countries.recognize.the.noted.certifications.for.this.product.as. authorized.for.sale.and.use: . . . . USA. Denmark. Germany. Spain. Canada. France. Italy. Sweden. Belgium Finland Netherlands UK Additional Required Equipment No.additional.equipment.is.required.to.complete.your.BladeTM.CX2 . Blade CX RTF Contents Item Not.Available.Separately . . . . . . . . . EFLH1055 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EFLB0990 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EFLC3110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EFLC4000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EFLH1209 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EFLH1022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Description Blade.CX2.RTF.Airframe LP5DSM.5-Channel.Transmitter,.2 .4GHz 7 .4V.800mAh.2-Cell.Li-Po,.JST/Balance 2-.to.3-Cell.Li-Po.Balancing.Charger,.0 .65A AC.to.12V.DC,.1 .5-Amp.Power.Supply Mounting.Accessories.&.Screwdriver Bind.Plug Preparing for the First Flight Checklist Please.note.this.checklist.is.not.intended.to.be.a.replacement.for.the.content.included.in.this.instruction.. manual ..Although.it.can.be.used.as.a.quick.start.guide,.we.strongly.suggest.reading.through.this.manual.. completely.before.proceeding . . Remove.and.inspect.contents . . Charge.the.flight.battery . . Install.the.4.included."AA".batteries.in.the.transmitter . . Install.the.flight.battery.in.the.helicopter.(once.it.has.been.fully.charged) . Check.the.center.of.gravity.of.the.helicopter . Test.the.controls . Install.the.optional.Training.Gear.Set.(EFLH1205;.strongly.recommended.if.this.is.your.first.helicopter.model) . Familiarize.yourself.with.the.controls . Find.a.suitable.area.for.flying Flying Checklist Please.note.this.checklist.is.not.intended.to.be.a.replacement.for.the.content.included.in.this.instruction.. manual ..Although.it.can.be.used.as.a.quick.start.guide,.we.strongly.suggest.reading.through.this.manual.. completely.before.proceeding . . Always.turn.the.transmitter.on.first . Plug.the.flight.battery.into.the.4-in-1.control.unit . Allow.the.4-in-1.control.unit.to.arm.properly . Fly.the.model . Land.the.model . Unplug.the.flight.battery.from.the.4-in-1.control.unit . Always.turn.the.transmitter.off.last 7 Battery Warnings and Guidelines While the 7.V 800mAh -cell Lithium Polymer Battery Pack (EFLB0990) included with your BladeTM CX features Charge Protection Circuitry and Balance Charging via the included - to -Cell Lithium Polymer Balancing Charger (EFLC110) to help ensure a safe charge every time, you MUST read the following safety instructions and warnings before handling, charging or using the Li-Po battery pack. Note: Lithium Polymer batteries are significantly more volatile than the alkaline, Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries used in RC applications. All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly. Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in fire. By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po battery you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries. If you do not agree with these conditions, return your complete Blade CX model in new, unused condition to the place of purchase immediately. ·. You.must.charge.the.included.7 .4V.800mAh.2-cell.Li-Po.battery.pack.in.a.safe.area.away.from.. flammable.materials . ·. Do.not.charge.the.battery.when.installed.in.the.helicopter . ·. Never.charge.the.battery.unattended ..When.charging.the.battery.you.should.always.remain.in.constant. observation.to.monitor.the.charging.process.and.react.to.potential.problems.that.may.occur . ·. After.flight,.the.battery.must.be.cooled.to.ambient.temperature.before.charging . ·. You MUST use the included - to -Cell 7.-11.1V Li-Po Balancing Charger ONLY ..Failure.to.do.so.may. result.in.a.fire.causing.personal.injury.and/or.property.damage ..DO NOT use a Ni-Cd or Ni-MH charger . 8 · If at any time during the charge or discharge process the battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue charging or discharging immediately. Quickly and safely disconnect the battery, then place it in a safe, open area away from flammable materials to observe it for at least 1 minutes. Continuing to charge or discharge a battery that has begun to balloon or swell can result in a fire. A battery that has ballooned or swollen even a small amount must be removed from service completely. ·. In.the.event.of.a.crash,.you.must.quickly.and.safely.disconnect.and.remove.the.battery.from.the.model,.then. place.it.in.a.safe,.open.area.away.from.flammable.materials.to.observe.it.for.at.least.15.minutes . ·. Store.the.battery.at.room.temperature.and.approximately.½.charge.(3 .8V.per.cell;.7 .6V.for.a.2-cell.battery.pack). for.best.results . ·. When.transporting.or.temporarily.storing.the.battery,.the.temperature.range.should.be.from.40­120.degrees. Fahrenheit ..Do.not.store.the.battery.or.model.in.a.car.or.direct.sunlight.whenever.possible ..If.stored.in.a.hot.car,. the.battery.can.be.damaged.or.even.cause.a.fire . · Do not over-discharge the battery. Discharging the battery too low can cause damage to the pack resulting in reduced performance and duration. Li-Po cells should not be discharged to below V each under load. In the case of the -cell Li-Po packs used for the BladeTM CX, you will not want to allow the battery to fall to below V during flight. The Blade CX -in-1 control unit does not feature a voltage cutoff of any type, so we suggest that you be extremely aware of the power level of the Li-Po battery pack during flight. If at any time the helicopter begins to require more throttle than typical to maintain hover or flight, or has lost significant power, you must land the helicopter and power the motors down IMMEDIATELY to prevent over-discharge of the Li-Po battery pack. If you continue to run the motors after noticing a loss in power, it is possible to discharge the Li-Po battery pack too far, causing permanent damage to the pack. Over-discharge of the Li-Po battery pack can result in shortened flight times, loss of power output or failure of the pack entirely. If.you.have.any.further.questions.or.concerns.regarding.the.handling,.charging.and/or.use.of.the.included.Li-Po. battery.pack,.please.contact.Horizon.Hobby's.Product.Support.staff.at.877-504-0233 . 9 Battery Charging It is important that you only charge the included 7.V 800mAh -cell Li-Po Battery Pack (EFLB0990) with the included - to -Cell 7.-11.1V Li-Po Balancing Charger (EFLC110). Your battery pack is equipped with special Charge Protection Circuitry and a Balance Charge Lead with connector that is only compatible with this charger. Attempting to charge the pack using another Li-Po charger or non Li-Po compatible charger could result in serious damage. Please familiarize yourself thoroughly with the warnings and guidelines (pages 8­9) before continuing. The.included.2-.to.3-Cell.7 .4-11 .1V.Li-Po.Balancing.Charger.will.charge.a.near.fully.discharged.(not.over-discharged). 7 .4V.800mAh.2-cell.Li-Po.Battery.Pack.in.approximately.1 .2­1 .5.hours ..In.some.cases.the.charge.time.may.. be.shorter.depending.on.the.actual.amount.of.capacity.left.in.the.pack.after.a.flight ..NEVER charge the battery unattended . Note:.The.Li-Po.battery.pack.included.with.your.BladeTM.CX2.will.arrive.partially.charged ..For.this.reason.the.initial. charge.may.only.take.approximately.30­50.minutes . The.charger.requires.up.to.1 .5.amps.of.11 .5-.to.15-Volt.DC.input.power.that.can.be.supplied.by.the.included.AC.. to.12V.DC,.1 .5-Amp.Power.Supply.(EFLC4000).for.convenient.charging.anywhere.an.AC.outlet.is.available ... NEVER attempt to power the charger from an AC outlet without the use of a proper AC to DC adapter/ power supply . Note:.When.using.the.AC.to.DC.adapter/power.supply,.the.charger.is.protected.to.prevent.damage.if.the.alligator. clips.touch ..However,.please.take.care.to.ensure.that.the.alligator.clips.do.not.cause.shorting.of.the.battery,. adapter/power.supply,.etc ..by.keeping.them.clear . 10 Input.power.for.the.charger.can.also.be.supplied.from.a.small.12V.gel.cell.or.car.battery . The.charger.is.equipped.with.two.LED.indicators.marked.RED.and.GREEN.on.the.label ..These.LEDs.indicate.the. following.(also.found.on.the.label.of.the.charger): ·. Red Flashing LED Only:.Input.power.with.no.battery.connected ·. Red and Green Solid LED:.Battery.connected.and.charging ·. Red Solid LED Only:.Charge.complete ·. Red and Green Flashing LED:.Charge.error 11 Once.you.have.connected.the.charger.to.a.power.source.(Use.care.to.ensure.proper.polarity.when.connecting. the.charger.to.the.power.source),.its.red.LED.will.flash.to.indicate.the.charger.has.power.and.is.ready.to.begin. charging ..Connect.the.Li-Po.battery.pack.to.the.charger.using.the.specially.marked.Balance.Charge.Lead.exiting. the.battery.pack.and.the.connector.labeled.with.7 .4V.on.the.charger ..The.connector.is.keyed.to.prevent.reverse. polarity.connection . Note: Do not force the connector on the Balance Charge Lead into the connector labeled 11.1V on the charger. Doing so could result in damage to the battery pack and charger, and could result in a fire. When.the.battery.is.properly.connected.and.charging.normally,.the.red.and.green.LED.indicators.will.glow.solid .. Once.the.battery.has.been.fully.charged,.the.green.LED.will.go.out,.leaving.just.the.red.LED.glowing.solid ..The. battery.can.now.be.removed.from.the.charger.and.installed.into.the.BladeTM.CX2.for.flight . 1 Charge Errors and Indications In the event that both the red and green LEDs flash, a charge error has occurred. Some examples of charge errors and their indications include: ·. Alternating.flashing.of.the.red.and.green.LEDs.will.indicate.that.the.charge.process.has.been.interrupted ..If.input. power.to.the.charger.has.been.interrupted.due.to.disconnection.from.the.power.source.or.a.drop.in.voltage/ current.output.from.the.power.source,.unplug.the.battery.from.the.charger ..Next,.check.to.make.sure.that.the. input.power.plug.from.the.AC.to.12V.DC.adapter/power.supply.is.connected.or.that.the.alligator.clips.are.firmly. and.properly.attached.to.the.power.source ..Also.be.sure.that.the.power.source.is.providing.the.proper.amount.of. voltage.and.current.required.to.the.charger . After.confirming.the.connections.and.that.the.power.source.is.delivering.the.necessary.voltage.and.current,.restart.the.charge.process.by.connecting.the.battery.pack ..Continue.to.monitor.the.charge.process.to.ensure.that. no.further.charge.errors.occur . ·. Simultaneous.flashing.of.the.red.and.green.LEDs.will.indicate.that.the.voltage.of.the.Li-Po.battery.pack.is.too.low. to.allow.the.charge.process.to.begin ..In.this.case.the.battery.may.have.been.over-discharged.due.to.flying.the. model.too.long.(For.more.information.on.preventing.over-discharge.of.the.Li-Po.battery.pack,.see.the.guidelines. section.found.on.page.9),.or.that.a.single.cell.or.even.all.cells.in.the.battery.pack.may.be.damaged . If after several charging attempts you continue to see this charge error indication, you should remove the battery pack from service and replace it with a new one. If.you.have.any.further.questions.or.concerns.regarding.charge.error.indications,.please.contact.Horizon.Hobby's. Product.Support.staff.at.877-504-0233 . Installing the Transmitter Batteries Install.the.4.included."AA".batteries.in.the.transmitter ..Check.the.power.level.of.the.batteries.and.operation.of.the. transmitter.by.switching.the.power.switch.on.(upward) ..The.LCD.screen.at.the.top.of.the.transmitter.will.indicate.the. power.level.of.the.batteries ..If.at.any.time.the.voltage.indicated.on.the.LCD.screen.falls.to.4 .5V.or.less,.an.alarm. will.sound,.and.it.will.be.necessary.to.replace.the.batteries.with.new.ones . Note: Because the LPDSM transmitter included with the Blade CX is equipped with Spektrum .GHz DSM technology, it does not require the same input voltage or current consumption as a typical 7MHz transmitter for proper operation and optimum performance. 1 Installing the Flight Battery Use.the.included.hook.and.loop.material.for.mounting.the.Li-Po.battery.pack ..The."hook".material.is.already.installed. on.the.battery.frame.stop ..The.included."loop".material.can.be.installed.on.the.end.of.the.battery.with.or.without.the. wire.leads,.depending.on.how.you.choose.to.install.the.battery.and.route.the.wire.leads . If.you.choose.to.install.the.loop.material.on.the.end.of.the.battery.with.the.wire.leads,.it.will.be.a.little.more.difficult. to.install.the.battery.in.the.model.but.the.wire.leads.can.be.tucked.neatly.inside.of.the.body . If.you.choose.to.install.the.loop.material.on.the.end.of.the.battery.without.the.wire.leads,.it.will.be.easier.to.install. the.battery.in.the.model.but.the.power.leads.(red.and.black.leads.with.red.JST.connector).will.need.to.be.placed. outside.of.the.body . . The.battery.can.be.installed.through.the.opening.in.the.rear.of.the.body ..Be.sure.to.install.the.end.of.the.battery. with.the.loop.material.first ..If.you.have.installed.the.loop.material.on.the.end.of.the.battery.with.the.wire.leads,. be.sure.that.the.wire.leads.are.oriented.to.the.left.side.of.the.model.so.that.they.can.pass.by.the.stop ..Slide.the. battery.into.the.support.frame.until.the.hook.and.loop.material.makes.contact . 1 Quick Tip:.You.can.install.a.tape."pull.tab".on.the.end.of.the.battery.to.make.it.easier.to.remove ..You.can.also. carefully.remove.some.additional.material.from.the.opening.in.the.rear.of.the.body . Center of Gravity Once.the.battery.has.been.properly.installed.and.secured.you.will.need.to.check.the.helicopter's.center.of.gravity ... If.the.helicopter.is.not.properly.balanced.it.can.be.difficult.to.control.and.constantly.try.to.move.forward.or. backward.in.hover . To.check.the.center.of.gravity,.lift.the.helicopter.by.the.stabilizer.flybar.with.the.flybar.positioned.perpendicular.to. the.tail.section.of.the.body ..Make.sure.that.the.helicopter.balances.level ..If.it.does.not,.confirm.that.the.battery.has. been.properly.installed.and.reposition.it.forward.or.aft.if.necessary . Support by Flybar Must Balance Level 1 Control Test Although.each.BladeTM.CX2.model.is.test.flown.at.the.factory,.it.is.a.good.idea.to.test.the.controls.prior.to.the.first. flight.to.ensure.none.of.the.servos,.linkages.or.other.parts.were.damaged.during.shipping.and.handling ..Before proceeding, disconnect both of the main motor plugs from the -in-1 control unit, making note of their direction and polarities for proper re-installation after the control test is complete. It is not safe to perform the control test with the main motor plugs connected to the -in-1 control unit after power up. Turn.the.transmitter.on.first.then.plug.the.battery.into.the.battery.lead.of.the.4-in-1.unit . . 1 Position.the.helicopter.to.view.it.from.the.left-hand.side ..Move.the.right-hand.control.stick.on.the.transmitter.. forward.and.back.to.check.elevator.pitch.control ..When.the.stick.is.pushed.forward,.the.rear.servo.should.push.. the.swashplate.upward . . When.the.stick.is.pulled.back,.the.rear.servo.should.pull.the.swashplate.downward . . 17 Position.the.helicopter.to.view.it.from.the.right-hand.side ..Move.the.right-hand.control.stick.on.the.transmitter.. left.and.right.to.check.aileron.roll.control ..When.the.stick.is.pushed.to.the.left,.the.forward.servo.should.push.. the.swashplate.upward . . When.the.stick.is.pushed.to.the.right,.the.forward.servo.should.pull.the.swashplate.downward . . 18 If.at.any.time.during.the.test.the.controls.do.not.respond.properly,.double-check.the.servo.reversing.switches. located.under.the.door.on.the.bottom.left.front.of.the.transmitter ..Dip.switches.5.(THR.channel.reversing),.6.(AIL. channel.reversing),.7.(ELE.channel.reversing).and.8.(RUD.channel.reversing).should.be.positioned.as.shown.to. ensure.proper.control.response . Note: All other dip switches should also be positioned as shown to ensure proper operation. DO NOT attempt to fly your BladeTM CX with any of the dip switches set in positions that are not shown. The remaining dip switches may be used for future expansion. If.the.controls.still.do.not.respond.properly.after.ensuring.that.the.servo.reversing.dip.switch.positions.are.correct,. you.may.also.check.the.servo.connections.on.the.receiver.side.of.the.4-in-1.unit ..These.should.be.positioned.as. follows.(when.viewing.the.helicopter.from.behind): AIL.Channel.­.Forward.aileron.servo ELE.Channel.­.Rear.elevator.servo Once.you.have.confirmed.that.the.servo.connection.locations.are.correct,.all.controls.should.be.functioning. properly ..If.you.do.encounter.any.problems.with.your.Blade.CX2.responding.properly.to.the.transmitter,.do.not.fly .. Contact.Horizon.Hobby's.Product.Support.staff.at.877-504-0233 . If you have confirmed proper control operation of your Blade CX, unplug the flight battery from the -in-1 unit and reconnect the main motor plugs to the -in-1 unit, taking care to keep the proper polarity and location of each as they were before the test. Use the label on the -in-1 unit for reference of the proper polarity and locations. Note that the red wire leads are positive (+) and the black wire leads are negative (-). 19 -in-1 Control Unit Description, Arming and Motor Control Test The.unique.4-in-1.Control.Unit.installed.on.your.BladeTM.CX2.is.a.lightweight.combination.of.6-channel.2 .4GHz.DSM®. receiver,.main.motor.mixer,.main.motor.electronic.speed.controls,.and.piezo.gyro ..The.4-in-1.unit.also.contains.a. gyro.gain.trimmer.pot,.main.motor.proportional.mix.trimmer.pot.and.status.LED . Antenna Wire Gain Trimmer Pot Main Motor Proportional Mix Trimmer Pot Status LED Motor Plugs Antenna Wire If.you.should.ever.need.to.access.the.4-in-1.unit.(usually.only.required.if.making.adjustments.to.the.gyro.gain.or. main.motor.proportional.mix.trimmer.pots,.as.outlined.on.pages.32­34),.you.can.do.so.by.removing.the.front. body/canopy.from.the.helicopter ..This.is.accomplished.by.sliding.the.body/canopy.and.rubber.grommets.off.the. body.mount.rods . Note:.It.will.not.be.necessary.to.access.the.4-in-1.unit.for.proper.arming.and.usual.operation . 0 The.following.checklist.contains.the.steps.you.must.follow.to.ensure.proper.arming.and.operation.of.the.4-in-1.unit. as.well.as.proper.motor.control.response: Each time before you fly you must ALWAYS turn on the transmitter power first before connecting the flight battery to the -in-1 unit. Never connect the flight battery to the -in-1 unit before first powering on the transmitter. Also, never turn off the transmitter before disconnecting the flight battery from the -in-1 unit first. Both the throttle (left-hand) stick and throttle trim MUST be in their lowest possible position in order for the -in-1 unit to arm the electronic speed controls for the main motors. . 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 . Throttle Trim Set Throttle Trim and Throttle Stick at Lowest Position Elevator Trim Rudder Trim Aileron Trim . After.confirming.that.the.transmitter.has.been.turned.on.and.has.an.adequate.level.of.battery.power.as. . displayed.by.the.LCD.screen.at.the.top.of.the.transmitter,.it.is.now.safe.to.connect.the.flight.battery.to.the.. 4-in-1.unit . Note: Each time you power the transmitter on, it will enter "Bind Mode" (See pages 9­0 for more information regarding "Bind Mode") for a few seconds, as indicated by the red blinking LED located under the door on the left bottom front of the transmitter. Once this LED becomes solid, the transmitter is no longer in bind mode. We recommend waiting to connect the flight battery to the -in-1 unit until after the transmitter has exited bind mode, otherwise the -in-1 unit may not arm properly or as quickly. 1 . With battery power applied, the -in-1 unit status LED will blink red, and then blink green. It is extremely important that you do not move or sway the helicopter once the status LED begins to blink green confirming that the initialization process and calibration of the gyro has begun ..It.is.OK. to.move.the.model.when.the.status.LED.is.blinking.red.(as.in.the.time.it.takes.to.connect.the.flight.battery.to. the.4-in-1.unit.and.place.the.model.at.rest),.as.long.as.the.model.remains.motionless.when.the.status.LED. begins.to.blink.green . . When the status LED becomes solid green, the unit is armed and ready for flight ..Use.caution.as.both. main.motors.will.now.run.with.throttle.stick.or.throttle.trim.input ..Do.not.advance.the.throttle.stick.or.trim.until. you.are.clear.of.the.rotor.blades.and.ready.to.fly . Note: If the status LED does not become solid green, please review the following: ·. If.after.blinking.red.the.status.LED.becomes.solid.red,.you.have.a.positive.Radio.Frequency.(RF).link.between. the.transmitter.and.receiver.of.the.4-in-1.unit,.but.the.throttle.stick.and.throttle.trim.may.not.be.in.their.lowest. possible.positions ..Check.to.be.sure.that.both.the.throttle.stick.and.throttle.trim.are.in.their.lowest.possible. position.and.the.status.LED.should.blink.green.then.become.solid.green.indicating.the.unit.is.armed.and.ready.for. flight ..Proceed.to.the.next.step.of.the.checklist.once.the.unit.is.armed . ·. If.after.blinking.red.the.status.LED.continues.to.flash.from.green.to.red,.you.do.not.have.a.positive.RF.link. between.the.transmitter.and.receiver.of.the.4-in-1.unit ..First,.check.to.be.sure.that.the.transmitter.has.been. powered.on.and.has.an.adequate.level.of.battery.power ..If.the.transmitter.was.indeed.powered.on,.power.both. the.transmitter.and.4-in-1.unit.down,.then.follow.the.steps.to.bind.the.4-in-1.unit's.receiver.to.the.transmitter.(see. pages.**.to.**.for.more.information) ..Once.you.have.confirmed.that.the.transmitter.and.receiver.are.properly. bound,.the.4-in-1.unit.should.now.arm.normally . If.your.4-in-1.unit.will.not.arm.after.following.the.guidelines.as.listed.above,.contact.Horizon.Hobby's.Product. Support.staff.at.877-504-0233 . . Once you have placed the helicopter in a safe area to test motor control, free from obstructions, and are clear of the rotor blades, you can safely begin to power up the model. . Advance.the.throttle.(left-hand).stick.slowly,.just.until.the.main.rotor.blades.begin.to.spin ..Be.sure.not.to. advance.the.throttle.stick.too.far.to.keep.the.helicopter.from.lifting.off.the.ground ..Note.the.direction.that.each. of.the.main.rotor.blades.spins ..When.viewed.from.the.top,.the.lower.main.rotor.blade.should.spin.clockwise. and.the.upper.main.rotor.blade.should.spin.counterclockwise ..If.either.rotor.blade.is.operating.in.the.wrong. direction,.unplug.the.battery,.then.simply.reverse.its.motor.plug.polarity.on.the.4-in-1.unit ..Note.that.the.proper. polarity.is.marked.on.the.label.of.the.4-in-1.unit . . After.confirming.that.the.direction.of.rotation.for.both.rotor.blades.is.correct,.it.is.best.to.confirm.that.both. rotor.blades.respond.properly.to.rudder.control.inputs ..With.both.main.rotor.blades.spinning.at.a.low.level.of. power,.move.the.rudder.(left-hand).stick.all.the.way.to.the.right ..This.should.cause.the.speed.of.the.upper.main. rotor.blade.to.increase,.and.the.speed.of.the.lower.main.rotor.blade.to.decrease ..Next,.move.the.rudder.stick. all.the.way.to.the.left ..This.should.cause.the.speed.of.the.lower.main.rotor.blade.to.increase.and.the.speed. of.the.upper.main.rotor.blade.to.decrease ..If.both.rotor.blades.are.not.responding.properly.to.rudder.input,. simply.reverse.the.locations.of.their.motor.plugs.on.the.4-in-1.unit ..Note.that.the.proper.motor.plug.locations. are.marked.on.the.label.of.the.4-in-1.unit . . After.confirming.both.main.rotor.blades.respond.properly.to.rudder.inputs,.your.BladeTM.CX2.is.now.ready.. for.flight ..However,.please.be.sure.to.review.the.following.sections.of.the.manual.before.proceeding.with.the.. first.flight . Installing the Optional Training Gear If.the.BladeTM.CX2.is.your.first.helicopter.model,.we.suggest.that.you.install.the.optional.Training.Gear.Set. (EFLH1205).before.making.your.first.flight ..The.training.gear.helps.to.further.increase.the.stability.of.the.model. while.also.providing.added.support.and.cushioning.to.prevent.tip-overs.and.damage.to.the.model.from.abrupt. landings . Installing.the.training.gear.takes.only.a.few.minutes.following.these.steps: ·. The.Training.Gear.Set.includes.four.training.gear.rods.with.plastic.balls.installed,.four.training.gear.rod.to.landing. skid.attachments,.four.screws.and.one.training.gear.rod.mounting.base . ·. Locate.the.four.training.gear.rod.to.landing.skid.attachments.and.four.screws ..Note.that.there.are.two.each.of. two.types.of.attachments ..Carefully.snap.two.of.the.attachments.onto.the.landing.skids.forward.of.the.landing. skid.struts ..The.side.of.the.attachment.with.the.large.hole.should.face.outward,.away.from.the.helicopter,.and. forward.to.the.front.of.the.helicopter . ·. Next,.carefully.snap.the.remaining.two.attachments.onto.the.landing.skids.behind.the.landing.skid.struts ..The. side.of.the.attachment.with.the.large.hole.should.face.outward,.away.from.the.helicopter,.and.backward.to.the. rear.of.the.helicopter . ·. Once.you.have.installed.all.four.attachments,.install.the.four.screws.making.sure.that.they.thread.properly.into. the.back.side.of.the.attachment ..It.may.be.helpful.to.squeeze.the.attachment.with.a.pair.of.pliers.to.make.it. easier.to.thread.the.screw.into.the.backside.of.the.attachment ..Do.not.tighten.the.screws.all.the.way.at.this.time,. as.the.attachments.will.need.to.be.adjusted.for.proper.alignment.once.the.training.gear.rods.are.installed . ·. Locate.the.four.training.gear.rods.and.rod.mounting.base ..Note.that.the.rod.mounting.base.has.four.channels. into.which.the.training.gear.rods.will.mount ..The.open.side.of.these.channels.will.face.upward.toward.the.bottom. of.the.helicopter.when.properly.installed . ·. Carefully.pass.each.of.the.rods.through.the.attachments.on.the.landing.skids.and.into.the.channels.on.the.base .. Take.care.to.not.pull.the.landing.skids.out.of.their.mounts.in.the.battery.supports . ·. After.ensuring.that.the.rods.are.secure.in.the.base,.adjust.the.positions.of.the.attachments.on.the.landing.skids. so.that.the.base.is.centered.under.the.main.shaft.of.the.helicopter ..Once.confirming.the.base.is.centered.under. the.main.shaft,.make.sure.that.each.of.the.landing.skids.is.still.firmly.installed.in.the.mounts.of.the.battery. supports ..Note.that.the.landing.skids.may.be.pulled.slightly.inward.under.pressure.of.the.training.gear.rods . ·. With.the.attachments,.rods.and.base.properly.positioned,.you.can.now.tighten.the.attachment.screws.until.they. are.just.snug ..Take.care.when.tightening.the.screws.to.prevent.stripping.the.backside.of.the.attachments . ·. Adjust.the.position.of.the.tubing.keepers.and.plastic.balls.on.the.training.gear.rods.so.that.the.balls.are. positioned.approximately.1/8".from.the.end.of.each.rod ..Be.sure.that.the.tubing.keepers.are.positioned.so.that. the.plastic.ball.can.still.spin.freely.on.the.rod . Your.BladeTM.CX2.is.now.ready.for.flight.with.the.training.gear.installed . Understanding the Controls If you are not familiar with the controls of your BladeTM CX, please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with them before attempting your first flight. The.left-hand.stick.on.the.transmitter.controls.both.throttle.(climb/descend).and.rudder.(yaw.left/right) ..When.the. left-hand.stick.and.throttle.trim.lever.are.in.their.lowest.positions,.the.main.rotor.blades.will.not.spin ..Advancing.the. stick.upward.will.increase.the.speed.of.the.main.rotor.blades ..Increasing.the.speed.of.the.main.rotor.blades.will. cause.the.model.to.climb . Climb Throttle Trim . Decreasing.the.speed.of.the.main.rotor.blades.by.lowering.the.left-hand.stick.will.cause.the.model.to.descend . Throttle Trim Descend . After.lifting.the.model.off.the.ground,.you.can.balance.the.throttle.by.carefully.moving.the.left-hand.stick.up.and. down.so.that.the.model.will.hold.a.stationary.hover.without.climbing.or.descending . You can also use the throttle trim to adjust the throttle value for a given stick position. For example, raising the throttle trim will allow the model to hover at a lower throttle stick position. However, if you do raise the throttle trim, you MUST remember to lower it (and the throttle stick) to the lowest possible position IMMEDIATELY in the event of a crash or rotor blade strike. Failure to lower the throttle trim (and throttle stick) to its lowest possible position immediately in the event of a crash could result in damage to the main motor ESCs in the -in-1 unit, which may require replacement of the -in-1 unit. Moving.the.left-hand.stick.to.the.left.will.turn.(yaw).the.nose.of.the.helicopter.to.the.left.about.the.axis.of.the.main. shaft ..This.is.accomplished.by.increasing.the.speed.of.the.lower.main.rotor.blade.while.decreasing.the.speed.of.the. upper.main.rotor.blade . Rudder Trim . Nose Yaws Left Moving.the.stick.to.the.right.will.turn.(yaw).the.nose.of.the.helicopter.to.the.to.the.right.about.the.axis.of.the.main. shaft ..This.is.accomplished.by.increasing.the.speed.of.the.upper.main.rotor.blade.while.decreasing.the.speed.of. the.lower.main.rotor.blade . Nose Yaws Right Rudder Trim . The.rudder.trim.can.be.used.to.help.keep.the.nose.of.the.helicopter.from.rotating.to.the.left.or.right.when.in.hover. with.no.rudder.stick.input ..For.example,.if.the.nose.of.the.helicopter.drifts.to.the.right.when.in.hover,.add.left.rudder. trim.until.the.nose.stays.as.close.to.straight.as.possible ..Also.note.that.further.adjustments.to.the.rudder.trim.can. be.made.using.the.Main.Motor.Proportional.Mix.Trimmer.Pot.as.outlined.on.page.32­33 . 7 The.right-hand.stick.controls.both.elevator.(pitch.fore/aft).and.aileron.(roll) ..Pushing.the.stick.forward.will.pitch.the. nose.of.the.helicopter.downward,.allowing.the.helicopter.to.be.flown.forward . Helicopter Moves Forward Elevator Trim . Pulling.the.stick.backward.will.pitch.the.nose.of.the.helicopter.upward,.allowing.the.helicopter.to.be.flown.backward . Helicopter Moves Backward Elevator Trim . The.elevator.trim.can.be.used.to.help.keep.the.helicopter.from.drifting.forward.or.backward.when.in.hover.with.no. elevator.stick.input ..For.example,.if.the.helicopter.drifts.forward.when.in.hover,.pull.the.elevator.trim.downward.until. the.helicopter.hovers.as.level.as.possible.with.no.forward.drifting . 8 Moving.the.stick.to.the.left.will.roll.the.helicopter.to.the.left,.allowing.the.helicopter.to.be.flown.to.the.left . Helicopter Slides Left Aileron Trim . Moving.the.stick.to.the.right.will.roll.the.helicopter.to.the.right,.allowing.the.helicopter.to.be.flown.to.the.right . Helicopter Slides Right Aileron Trim . The.aileron.trim.can.be.used.to.help.keep.the.helicopter.from.drifting.left.or.right.when.in.hover.with.no.aileron.stick. input ..For.example,.if.the.helicopter.drifts.to.the.right.when.in.hover,.add.left.aileron.trim.until.the.helicopter.hovers. as.level.as.possible.with.no.drifting.to.the.right . Once.you.have.become.familiar.with.the.controls.of.the.helicopter,.you.are.almost.ready.to.fly . 9 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 ..We strongly recommend an indoor area with at least 0-feet by 0-feet of floor space and no less than 8-foot ceilings . If you have to make your first flight (and subsequent flights) outdoors, you MUST pick a time when wind conditions are COMPLETELY CALM ..Due.to.the.relatively.small.size.and.low.weight.of.the.BladeTM.CX2,.even.the. slightest.amount.of.wind.can.cause.you.to.lose.control,.or.the.rotor.blades.to.strike.each.other,.resulting.in.a.crash . Flying the Blade CX Having followed the proper -in-1 control unit arming procedure, confirmed proper control of the servos and motors, and found a suitable flying area, your Blade CX is ready for flight. In.addition.to.reviewing.the.flight.maneuvers.outlined.below,.we.recommend.that.you.watch.the.included. Instructional.Video.CD.to.see.many.of.these.maneuvers.and.adjustments.performed.by.the.Blade.CX2.and.pilot . ·. Slowly.raise.the.throttle.stick,.increasing.the.speed.of.the.main.rotor.blades.until.the.model.begins.to.lift.off ..Do not raise the throttle stick too quickly as the model could climb too fast causing you to lose control or make contact with objects above . ·. Lift.the.model.off.the.ground.just.a.few.inches.and.concentrate.on.balancing.the.left-hand.(throttle).stick.position. so.that.the.model.holds.a.steady.hover.altitude ..In.some.cases.it.may.be.best.to.make.a.few.short."hops".to. an.altitude.of.just.a.few.inches.until.you.become.familiar.with.the.control.inputs.and.trim.settings.required.to. maintain.a.steady.hover.and.altitude . As.you.will.find,.the.Blade.CX2.requires.minor.throttle.adjustments.to.maintain.its.altitude.in.hover ..Remember. to.keep.these.throttle.adjustments.as.minimal.as.possible.as.large.adjustments.could.result.in.a.loss.of.control. and/or.a.possible.crash . ·. While.attempting.to.establish.a.low-level.hover,.you.can.also.check.to.see.if.any.trim.adjustments.are.required.to. help.keep.the.Blade.CX2.from.constantly.drifting.in.various.directions ..If.you.find.the.helicopter.constantly.drifts. without.any.directional.control.input,.it.will.be.best.to.land.the.model.before.making.any.adjustments.to.the.trim. levers ..Additional.details.regarding.the.location.and.function.of.the.trim.levers.can.be.found.on.pages.26­29 . If the nose of the helicopter is drifting to the left or right, you will need to adjust the rudder trim ..You. can.also.adjust.the.Main.Motor.Proportional.Mix.if.you.experience.any.difficulties.in.trimming.nose.drift.with.the. rudder.trim.lever.only ..Please.see.pages.32­33.for.more.information.regarding.Main.Motor.Proportional.Mix. Trimmer.Pot.adjustment . If the helicopter is drifting forward or backward, you will need to adjust the elevator trim. If the helicopter is drifting to the left or right, you will need to adjust the aileron trim. Continue.to.make.trim.adjustments.until.the.helicopter.can.hover.at.a.low.altitude.with.very.little.drifting.and. directional.control.input ..If.the.Blade.CX2.is.your.first.helicopter.model,.it.may.be.best.to.have.the.help.of.an. experienced.helicopter.pilot.to.trim.the.model.for.you.before.making.your.first.flight . ·. Once.you.have.the.Blade.CX2.properly.trimmed.and.maintaining.a.stable.low-level.hover,.practice.using.the. rudder,.elevator.and.aileron.controls.to.get.a.feel.for.how.the.helicopter.responds.to.control.inputs ..Remember.to. keep.the.control.inputs.as.minimal.as.possible.to.prevent.over-controlling.the.helicopter,.especially.when.in.hover .