Throttle Hold; Control Tests - Blade AH-64 Apache Manuel D'utilisation

Throttle Hold

Throttle hold is used to prevent the motor from powering
on inadvertently. For safety, turn throttle hold ON any time
you need to touch the helicopter or check the direction
controls.

Control Tests

Ensure the throttle hold is ON when doing the direction
control tests. Test the controls prior to the fi rst fl ight to
ensure the servos, linkages and parts operate correctly.
Elevator
Elevator down
Aileron
Aileron left
Collective Pitch
Collective pitch up
Motor
Place the helicopter outdoors on a clean, fl at and level
surface (concrete or asphalt) free of obstructions. Always
stay clear of moving rotor blades.
CAUTION: Keep pets and other animals away
from the helicopter. Animals may injure themselves
if they attack or run toward the helicopter.
1. Both motors beep 3 times when the helicopter's ESC
arms properly. Before you continue, confi rm that
throttle is at full low position.
2. Turn Throttle Hold OFF.
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Throttle hold is also used to turn off the motor quickly if the
helicopter is out of control, in danger of crashing, or both.
The blades will continue to spin briefl y when throttle hold is
activated. Pitch and direction control is still maintained.
If the controls do not react as shown in the illustrations
below, confi rm the transmitter is programmed correctly
before continuing on to the Motor test.
Left Side View
Elevator up
Rear View
Aileron right
Rear View
Collective pitch down
not attempt to fl y the helicopter at this time.
3. Slowly increase the throttle until the blades begin to
spin. The main blades should spin counterclockwise
when viewing the helicopter from the top. The tail rotor
blades should spin clockwise when viewing the
helicopter from the left side.
NOTICE: If the main rotor blades are spinning clockwise,
reduce the throttle to low immediately. Disconnect the
battery from the helicopter and reverse any two motor wire
connections to the ESC and repeat the motor control test.
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WARNING: Stay at least 30 feet (10 meters) away
from the helicopter when the motor is running. Do
Left Side View
Rear View
Rear View