Motor Control Test; Low Voltage Cutoff (Lvc); Flight Guidelines And Warnings - Horizon Hobby BNF BLADE 500 X Manuel D'utilisation

Motor Control Test

Place the helicopter outdoors on a clean, flat and level surface (concrete or
asphalt) free of obstructions. Always stay clear of moving rotor blades.
1 Power on the transmitter. Make sure throttle hold is ON and the flight mode
switch is in the normal position.
WARNING: The motor will spin when throttle is increased and TH HOLD
is OFF.
2. Lower the throttle completely.
WARNING: Stay at least 45 feet (13 meters) away from the helicopter
when the motor is running. Do not attempt to fly the helicopter at this
time.

Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)

Low voltage cutoff (LVC) protects the Li-Po battery from overdischarge in flight
and activates when the battery reaches 3V per cell under load.
Set your transmitter timer for 4 minutes and land when the timer expires.

Flight Guidelines and Warnings

• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.
• Always keep people and pets at least 45 feet (13 meters) away when the
battery is connected.
• Keep children out of the vicinity of this product at all times.
• Always turn on throttle hold at rotor strike.
• Always use fullly charged batteries.
• Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered.
• Always remove batteries before disassembly.
Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a location
to fly your aircraft.
Select a large, open area away from people and objects. Your first flights
should be outdoors in low-wind conditions. Always stay at least 45 feet
(13 meters) away from the helicopter when it is flying.
Do not attempt to fly the Blade 500 X indoors.
CAUTION: The Blade 500 X is intended for pilots with experience flying
aerobatic, collective pitch helicopters. The Blade 500 X is more respon-
sive than other Blade helicopters. If you are not an experienced 3D or
collective pitch helicopter pilot, do not attempt to fly this product.
Takeoff
Deliberately increase throttle and establish a hover at least 36" (1 meter) high,
outside of ground effect.
CAUTION: Do not give any aileron, elevator or rudder commands before
takeoff or the helicopter may crash.
Flying
The helicopter lifts off the ground when the rotor head reaches a suitable
speed. Establish a low-level hover to verify proper operation of your helicopter.
You must not set any trim; the flybarless design of the Blade 500 X renders
trim unnecessary. Setting trim or sub-trim can cause an unwanted drift or rota-
tion of the helicopter.
First flights should be performed in normal mode with low cyclic and rudder
dual rates until you are familiar with the flying manner of the Blade 500 X.
Discover the rates that fit your flying style.
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3. Connect the Li-Po battery to the ESC.
4. Turn throttle hold OFF. Slowly increase the throttle until the blades begin to
NOTICE: If the main rotor blades are spinning counterclockwise, make sure you
are in normal mode and reduce the throttle to low immediately. Turn TH HOLD
ON. Disconnect the battery from the helicopter and reverse any two motor wire
connections to the ESC and repeat the motor control test.
Repeatedly activating LVC damages the flight battery and you will need to
replace the battery.
Crash damage and battery damage are not covered under warranty.
• Always keep moving parts clean.
• Always keep parts dry.
• Always let parts cool after use before touching.
• Always remove batteries after use.
• Always have a first aid kit with you.
• Always have an appropriate fire extinguisher with you.
• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.
• Never touch moving parts.
Landing
Establish a low level hover. Deliberately lower the throttle until the helicopter
lands. Do not give any aileron, elevator or rudder commands when the helicop-
ter is landing.
When the helicopter is in stunt mode:
- The rotor head speed is constant.
- The main rotor will increase negative pitch as the throttle/collective stick is
moved from the middle stick position to the low stick position. Negative pitch
allows the helicopter to fly upside down and perform aerobatics.
Change between stunt and idle up modes in a hover with the throttle near the
hovering stick position.
The helicopter may go up or down when you change between modes due to
the difference in the throttle and pitch curves.
If the cyclic control is too slow or too fast, adjust the transmitter dual rates,
expo or throttle curve to fit your liking.
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spin. The main blades spin clockwise when viewing the helicopter from
the top. The tail rotor blades spin counterclockwise when viewing the
helicopter from the right-hand side.
CAUTION: Always fly the helicopter with your back to the sun and wind
to prevent loss of flight control.
WARNING: Only use Blade 500 X approved carbon fiber main blades. Do
not use wooden main blades with the Blade 500 X. Using wooden main
blades may cause injury or property damage.