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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 

mCX 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 mCX 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.

After becoming comfortable with hovering the Blade mCX at low-levels of 

altitude just a few inches off the ground, you can transition to hovering 

and flying the helicopter at higher altitudes of approximately three to four 

feet. At these higher altitudes you will be able to get a feel for the flight 

characteristics of the Blade mCX when it is flying out of “ground effect.”

• If at any time during flight you feel like the helicopter is drifting out of 

control, simply release all of the controls except for throttle. You will need 

to use the throttle to maintain altitude, but due to the inherent stability 

of the coaxial, counter-rotating blade design, the Blade mCX will simply 

return to a stable hover on its own if space allows.

• Don’t be afraid to set the helicopter down on the ground quickly by 

lowering the throttle when approaching walls or other obstacles to help 

prevent main rotor blade strikes.

• IN THE UNFORTUNATE EVENT OF A CRASH OR ROTOR BLADE STRIKE, 

NO MATTER HOW MINOR OR MAJOR, YOU MUST LOWER THE THROTTLE 

STICK TO THE LOWEST POSSIBLE POSITION AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE 

TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE ESCS OF THE 5-IN-1 UNIT. YOU MUST 

Flying the Blade mCX

Having followed the proper 5-in-1 control unit initialization and arming 

procedures, confirmed proper control of the servos and motors, and found 

a suitable flying area, your Blade mCX is ready for flight. 

Note: In addition to reviewing the flight maneuvers outlined below, 

we recommend that you watch the Instructional Video located on the 

product page for the Blade mCX on www.e-fliterc.com to see many 

of these maneuvers and adjustments performed by the helicopter 

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 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 mCX 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 mCX 

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 settings. Additional 

details regarding the location and function of the trim buttons can be 

found in the “Understanding the Primary Flight Controls” section of this 

manual.

If the nose of the helicopter is drifting to the left or right, you will need to 

adjust the rudder trim.

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Page 1: ...atents pending Horizon Hobby UK Units 1 4 Ployters Road Staple Tye Southern Way Harlow Essex CM187NS United Kingdom Horizon Hobby Deutschland GmbH Otto Hahn Str 9a 25337 Elmshorn Germany E fliteRC com 13412 Specifications Length 7 9 in 200mm Height 4 7 in 120mm Main Rotor Diameter 7 5 in 190mm Weight with Battery 1 0 oz 28 g Main Motor Micro coreless 2 installed Battery 1S 3 7V 110mAh LiPo include...

Page 2: ...e for the Blade mCX on www e fliterc com Warning An RC helicopter is not a toy If misused it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property Fly only indoors in open areas following all instructions and as recommended in this manual Keep loose items that can get entangled in the rotor blades away from the main and tail blades including loose clothing or other objects such as pencils and screw...

Page 3: ...ns 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 Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union This product must not be disposed of with other waste Instead it is the user s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a ...

Page 4: ...thium Polymer batteries are significantly more volatile than the alkaline NiCd or NiMH batteries used in RC applications All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly Mishandling of LiPo batteries can result in fire By handling charging or using the included LiPo battery you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries If you do not agree with these conditions return your complete B...

Page 5: ...nt rudder trim and or rudder stick adjustments are needed to prevent the helicopter from spinning This usually occurs before soft LVC and indicates a good time to stop flying If you have any further questions or concerns regarding the handling charging and or use of the included LiPo battery pack please contact the Horizon Support Team at 877 504 0233 unused condition to the place of purchase imme...

Page 6: ...ng another LiPo charger or non LiPo compatible charger could result in serious damage Please familiarize yourself thoroughly with the Battery Warnings and Guidelines section before continuing Please follow these steps to charge the LiPo battery with the included charger Remove the cover on the bottom of the charger and install four of the included AA batteries noting proper polarity Replace the co...

Page 7: ...ion one side of the endcap on the battery and the connector on the battery lead of the 5 in 1 unit will have a red dot The connectors are oriented for a proper polarity connection when the red dots are on the same side usually toward the top of the helicopter Transmitter Control Identification Note Each time before you fly you should ALWAYS turn the transmitter on before connecting the flight batt...

Page 8: ...the 5 in 1 control unit and the transmitter is turned off Push down on the appropriate digital trim button on the transmitter for the control you would like to reverse For example Top elevator trim button elevator channel normal correct for Blade mCX Bottom elevator trim button elevator channel reversed Left aileron trim button aileron channel normal correct for Blade mCX Right aileron trim button...

Page 9: ...hen reconnect it Now the 5 in 1 unit should initialize and arm properly Note In the event you inadvertently enter Bind Mode the LED will be flashing red continuously If this occurs cycle flight battery while the transmitter is on If previously bound If your 5 in 1 unit will not initialize and arm after following the guidelines as listed above call the Horizon Support Team at 1 877 504 0233 5 in 1 ...

Page 10: ...on that each of the rotor blades spins When viewed from the top the upper main rotor blades should spin counter clockwise and the lower main rotor blades should spin clockwise If either set of rotor blades is operating in the wrong direction disconnect the battery and reverse the polarity of the corresponding motor s input power leads After confirming that the direction of rotation for both rotor ...

Page 11: ...he 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 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 decr...

Page 12: ...ch is typically preferred by experienced pilots interested most in maximum control authority By pushing in on the right hand stick while in the high rate mode you can enter the low rate mode You can tell you are in the low rate mode when the LED on the transmitter blinks continuously The low rate mode is typically preferred by and best for first time low time and other pilots interested most in a ...

Page 13: ...LE POSITION AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE ESCS OF THE 5 IN 1 UNIT YOU MUST Flying the Blade mCX Having followed the proper 5 in 1 control unit initialization and arming procedures confirmed proper control of the servos and motors and found a suitable flying area your Blade mCX is ready for flight Note In addition to reviewing the flight maneuvers outlined below we recommend that ...

Page 14: ... Once you have gained experience and confidence in hovering the Blade mCX you can attempt more advanced maneuvers including Forward Flight Skidding Takeoffs Backward Flight Skidding Landings Pirouettes Spot Landings Transmitter and Receiver Binding Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID Globally Unique Identifier code of a single specific transmitter If you ever f...

Page 15: ...haft Main Gear Retaining Collar 1 EFLH2211 031 Landing Skid and Battery Mount 1 EFLH2222 032 Screw M1 2x2 5mm 1 EFLH2225 033 Battery 1 EFLB1101S 034 Outer Shaft Main Gear 1 EFLH2213 035 Outer Shaft Bearing 3x6x2mm 2 EFLH2215 036 O Ring 8 EFLH2226 037 Pinion Gear 2 EFLH2209 EFLH2210 038 Tail Boom 1 EFLH2223 039 Vertical Fin 1 EFLH2228Y 040 Lower Rotor Head Swash Linkage 2 EFLH2217 28 29 Exploded Vi...

Page 16: ...ns 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 Replacement Parts List EFLB1101S 110mAh 1S 3 7V LiPo BMCX EFLC1003 1S 3 7V Li Po Charger 0 3A BMCX EFLH1064 MLP4DSM 4 ...

Page 17: ...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 cont...

Page 18: ...ed after 90 days will be considered abandoned and will be disposed of accordingly Please note non warranty repair is only available on electronics and model engines Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address Horizon Service Center 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 United Kingdom Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repai...

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