User Manual

ManualsBrandsBlade ManualsHobby360 CFX BNF Basic

Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a location

to ﬂ y your aircraft.

Select a large, open area away from people and objects. Your ﬁ rst ﬂ ights should

be outdoors in low-wind conditions. Always stay at least 30 feet (10 meters) away

from the helicopter when it is ﬂ ying.

The Blade 360 CFX is intended to be ﬂ own outdoors.

CAUTION: The Blade 360 CFX is intended for pilots with experience

ﬂ ying aerobatic, collective pitch helicopters. The Blade 360 CFX is more

responsive than other Blade helicopters. If you are not an experienced 3D or

collective pitch helicopter pilot, do not attempt to ﬂ y this product.

Takeoff

Deliberately increase throttle and establish a hover at least 24” (0.6 meter) high,

outside of ground effect.

CAUTION: Do not give any aileron, elevator or rudder commands before

takeoff or the helicopter may crash during takeoff.

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 ﬂ ybarless design of the Blade 360 CFX renders trim

unnecessary. Setting trim or sub-trim can cause an unwanted drift or rotation of

the helicopter.

First ﬂ ights should be performed in normal mode and low cyclic and rudder dual

rates until you are familiar with the ﬂ ying manner of the Blade 360 CFX . Discover

the rates that ﬁ t your ﬂ ying style.

CAUTION: Always ﬂ y the helicopter with your back to the sun and the

wind to prevent loss of ﬂ ight control.

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 helicopter

is landing.

When the helicopter is in stunt mode:

• The Castle Creations Talon 35 ESC comes pre-programmed in Governor mode.

To alter the settings, use the Castle Creations “Castle Link”. Do not adjust the

throttle curve in the transmitter.

• 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 ﬂ y upside down and perform aerobatics.

Change between stunt and idle up modes in a hover with the throttle near the

hovering stick position.

WARNING: Do not use wooden main blades with the Blade 360 CFX or

injury and/or property damage could occur. Only use Blade 360 CFX ap-

proved carbon ﬁ ber main blades.

Flying the Blade 360 CFX

• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control

• Always turn on throttle hold at loss of control or rotor strike

• Always use fullly charged batteries

• Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered

• Always remove batteries before disassembly

• Always keep moving parts clean

• Always keep parts dry

• Always let parts cool after use before touching

• Always remove batteries after use

• Always keep people and pets at least 30 feet away when the ﬂ ight battery

is connected

• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring

• Never touch moving parts

❏ Check all screws and ensure that they are tight

❏ Check belt tension and ensure that it is not too tight or too loose

❏ Check main and tail blades to ensure they are not damaged

❏ Check all links and make sure they move freely but do not pop off easily

❏ Check that ﬂ ight battery and transmitter battery are fully charged

❏ Check all wires to ensure that they are not cut, pinched, or chaffed

and are properly secured

❏ Check all wire connections

❏ Check gears and make sure no teeth are missing

❏ Do a complete control test

❏ Check that servos are functioning properly

❏ Check to make sure ﬂ ight battery is properly secured

❏ Check to make sure AR7200BX is properly secured

Pre-Flight Checklist