Throttle Hold; Before The First Flight; Choosing A Flying Area; Flying The Blade Sr - Horizon Hobby E-Flite Blade SR Manuel D'utilisation

Throttle Hold

The HP6DSM transmitter features a throttle hold (TH
HOLD) switch. This switch allows the pilot to toggle
between throttle hold off (position 0) and throttle hold
on (position 1).
When the throttle hold switch is toggled toward the rear
of the transmitter (position 0), throttle hold will be off.
When throttle hold is off, the transmitter will be in the
normal or stunt fl ight mode (depending on the position
in which the F MODE switch is set).
When the throttle hold switch is toggled toward the
front of the transmitter (position 1), throttle hold will be
on. Toggling the throttle hold switch to the on position
also allows you to safely power down the 2-in-1/motors any time the helicopter is not fl ying. This allows you to safely handle the
helicopter, while the 2-in-1 unit is still armed, regardless of the throttle/collective stick and fl ight mode switch positions.
Note: You should always be in the normal fl ight mode and have the throttle/collective stick set to the lowest possible position BE-
FORE switching throttle hold off. If the throttle hold switch is in the on position, and the throttle/collective stick is set to
anything above the lowest possible position with the fl ight mode switch set to the normal position, the 2-in-1 /motors will
power up as soon as the throttle hold switch is set to the off position. This is also the case regardless of the throttle/collec-
tive stick position when the fl ight mode switch is set to the stunt position. You must exercise extreme care and caution when
switching the throttle hold switch to the off position.

Before the First Flight

Although each Blade SR model is factory assembled and tested, you should check the following before making your fi rst fl ight.
• Check the security of all screws on your model. Tighten any screws that may be loose and replace any screws or other parts that
may be stripped.
• C heck to be sure that the screws securing the main rotor blades in the blade grips are tightened so the blades can pivot in the grips
when moderate pressure is applied. Never allow the main blades to swing freely in their grips.
• Check the security of all the plastic ball link ends on your model. The links should stay attached to the control/linkage balls even
when moderate force is applied. Any link that does not stay attached to the control/linkage ball should be replaced before fl ight.
• Check to be sure that all electronic equipment and wire leads are secure and will not come into contact with any moving parts.
• If this is the fi rst test fl ight or a test fl ight following repairs, you will also want to center the rudder, aileron and elevator trims.
• Your Blade SR is now ready for fl ight.

Choosing a Flying Area

Select a large, open area that is free of people and obstructions. Until you have properly trimmed, adjusted and become familiar with the
handling of the Blade SR, you should make your fi rst and subsequent test fl ights outdoors in CALM air only.
It is possible for the Blade SR to be fl own indoors, in a very large facility such as a gym that is also free of people and obstructions. The
Blade SR is not intended to be fl own in small indoor areas where it may be possible to fl y a coaxial helicopter like the Blade CX2
or Blade CX3.

Flying the Blade SR

• Slowly raise the throttle stick, increasing the speed of the main rotor blades until the model begins to lift off.
• 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.
As you will fi nd, the Blade SR requires minor throttle/collective pitch adjustments to maintain its altitude in hover. Keep these
adjustments as minimal as possible as large adjustments could result in a loss of control and/or a possible crash.
• Check to see if any trim adjustments are required to help keep the Blade SR from constantly drifting in various directions. If you fi nd
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.
Throttle Hold
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(Position 0)
(Position 1)
EN