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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Blade® 130 X Helicopter—a great new Horizon Hobby RC product designed by experts in RC to make your flying experience as unique as it is rewarding. The 130 X comes out of the box completely assembled and flight tested. If you’ve already moved up through coaxial machines to single-rotor models like the mSR or 120 SR, you’re going to find the 130 X just as stable and predictable. Chances are you’ll feel like a pro after just a few minutes on the sticks.
Charging Warnings The charger included with the 130 X has been designed to safely charge the included Li-Po battery. CAUTION: All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly. Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in a fire, personal injury, and/or property damage. • By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po battery you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries. • If at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue use immediately.
First Flight Preparation Flying Checklist ❏❏ Always turn the transmitter on first ❏❏ Plug the flight battery into the lead from the flybarless unit ❏❏ Allow the flybarless unit to initialize and arm properly ❏❏ Fly the model ❏❏ Land the model ❏❏ Unplug the flight battery from the flybarless unit ❏❏ Always turn the transmitter off last • • • • Remove and inspect the box contents Charge the flight battery Program your computer transmitter Install the fully charged flight battery in the helicopter • Bind
Programming Your Transmitter Program your transmitter before attempting to bind or fly the helicopter. Transmitter programming values are shown below for the Spektrum DX6i, DX7/DX7se, DX7s and DX8. The Spektrum model files for transmitters with AirWare™ software are also available for download online in the Spektrum Community. NOTICE: When using a Futaba® transmitter with a Spektrum DSM® module, you must reverse the throttle channel.
Spektrum DX7/DX7se Transmitter Setup SYSTEM LIST Model Type Swash Type Input Select HELI 1 Servo Norm AUX2 INH GEAR GYRO ADJUST LIST POS-0 POS-1 AILE ELEV RUDD AILE ELEV RUDD EXP 40% EXP 40% EXP 0% EXP 40% EXP 40% D/R 100% D/R 100% D/R 100% D/R 85% D/R 85% REVERSING SW AUTO D/R EXP EXP 0% NORM INH D/R 100% ST-1 INH ST-2 INH HOLD INH SUB-TRIM* TRAVEL ADJUST THRO AILE ELEV RUDD GEAR PIT AUX2 THRO 0 THRO AILE N N N N N N N AILE 0 H 100% L 100% ELEV
Spektrum DX7s Transmitter Setup SYSTEM LIST Model Type Swash Type Switch Select F Mode Setup Warnings Frame Rate Helicopter All Switches INH Flight Mode — F Mode Throttle —Over 10 22ms Hold — Hold Stunt 1—Active DSMX 1 Servo Normal Hold—Active Alarm—Tone/Vibe FUNCTION LIST SERVO SETUP THROTTLE CUT TRAVEL SUB TRIM* REVERSE INHIBIT THROTTLE 100 100 THROTTLE 0 THROTTLE N AILERON 100 100 AILERON 0 AILERON N GOVERNOR ELEVATOR 100 100 ELEVATOR 0 ELEVATOR N SW-INHIBIT RU
Spektrum DX8 Transmitter Setup SYSTEM LIST Model Type Swash Type Switch Select F Mode Setup Trim Step Warnings Frame Rate Helicopter 1 Servo Normal All Switches INH Flight Mode — F Mode THR 5 Throttle —Over 10 22ms Hold — Hold AIL** 0 Stunt 1—Act DSMX ELE** 0 Stunt 2—Act RUD** 0 Hold—Act R TRIM 0 Alarm—Tone/Vibe L TRIM 0 TYPE Common **Changing trim step to zero disables the trim for that channel.
Transmitter and Receiver Binding Binding is the process of programming the receiver of the control unit to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) code of a single specific transmitter. You need to bind your chosen Spektrum™ DSM® transmitter to the flybarless unit before flying the helicopter. General Binding Procedure 1. Disconnect the flight battery from the helicopter. 2. Power off the transmitter and make sure the flight mode switch is in the Normal position.
Installing the Flight Battery 1. Lower the throttle. 2. Power on the transmitter. 3. Center the throttle trim. 4. Turn throttle hold on and move the flight mode switch to select Normal mode. 5. Install the flight battery in the battery holder. Connect the battery cable to the ESC. CAUTION: Always keep the power lead positioned AWAY from the elevator servo. Failure to do so could cause the lead to get caught, resulting in a crash causing property damage and injury. 6.
Reviewing the Primary Flight Controls If you are not familiar with the controls of your 130 X, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with them before attempting your first flight.
Flying the 130 X Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a location to fly your aircraft. Select a large, open area away from people and objects. The Blade 130 X can fly outdoors or indoors in a gymnasium. CAUTION: Familiarize yourself with the Blade 130 X primary controls before attempting your first flight. The Blade 130 X is more responsive than other Blade micro helicopters like the Blade mSR. Seek help from an experienced pilot if you are new to collective pitch helicopters.
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Parts Listings 1 Part # Description BLH3701 Brushless Flybarless 3-in-1 Control Unit, RX/ESC/Gyros: 130 X Part # Description 18 BLH3717 Tail Boom: 130 X 19 BLH3718 Tail Boom Brace/Supports Set: 130 X 20 BLH3719 Torque Tube: 130 X 21 BLH3720 Tail Linkage Pushrod: 130 X 23 BLH3721 Tail Boom Support Mount/ Pushrod Guide: 130 X 2 BLH3702 Main FrameSet: 130 X 3 BLH3703 Main Gear: 130 X 4 BLH3704 4x7x2 Bearing (2) 5 BLH3705 Canopy Mounts: 130 X 6 BLH3706 Landing Gear Set: 130 X
Optional Parts Part # Description Part # Description BLH3715OR Fast Flight Main Rotor Blade Set, Orange: 130 X BLH3733GR Tail Rotor Blade Set, Green: 130 X BLH3715GR Fast Flight Main Rotor Blade Set, Green: 130 X BLH3733YE Tail Rotor Blade Set, Yellow: 130 X EFLC3025 BLH3715YE Fast Flight Main Rotor Blade Set, Yellow: 130 X Celectra 80W AC/DC Multi-Chemistry Battery Charger BLH3735 Optional Metal Bevel Gears: 130 X BLH3716OR High-Performance Main Rotor Blade Set, Organge: 130 X BLH3716GR
Troubleshooting Guide Problem 130 X control response is inconsistent or requires extra trim to neutralize movement 130 X will not respond to throttle 130 X does not function and smells burnt after connecting the flight battery 130 X has reduced flight time or is underpowered LED on receiver flashes rapidly and aircraft will not respond to transmitter (during binding) LED on the receiver flashes rapidly and the 130 X will not respond to the transmitter (after binding) Possible Cause Solution Control
Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.
Warranty and Service Contact Information Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Address 4105 Fieldstone Rd Horizon Service Center Champaign, Illinois (Electronics and engines) 61822 USA United States of America 4105 Fieldstone Rd Horizon Product Support Champaign, Illinois (All other products) 61822 USA Units 1-4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye United Kingdom Horizon Hobby Limited Harlow, Essex CM18 7NS United Kingdom Christian-Junge-Straße 1 Horizon Technischer Germany 25337 Elmshorn Service Germany 14 Rue Gustave Ei
Compliance Information for the European Union Declaration of Conformity (in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) No. HH2012041201 Product(s): Item Number(s): Equipment class: Blade 130 X BNF BLH3780 1 The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the European R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC and EMC Directive 2004/108/EC: EN 301 489-1 V1.7.1: 2006 EN 301 489-17 V1.3.
©2012 Horizon Hobby, Inc Blade, E-flite, Celectra, Bind-N-Fly, DSM, DSM2 JR and ModelMatch are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, Inc. DSMX is a trademark of Horizon Hobby, Inc., registered in the U.S. The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc. US 7,898,130. US D578,146. PRC ZL 200620079025.2. Other patents pending.
