Blade mCX2 Manual

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Pull the stick back to pitch the tail down and fly backward.
Backward
Use elevator trim to keep the helicopter from drifting forward or backward when
hovering with no elevator stick input. For example, if the helicopter drifts forward, add
back/up elevator trim until it hovers as level as possible with no drifting.
Move the aileron stick left to fly the helicopter left.
Left
Move the stick right to fly the helicopter to the right.
Right
Use aileron trim to keep the helicopter from drifting left or right when hovering with no
aileron stick input. For example, if the helicopter drifts to the right when hovering, add
left aileron trim until it hovers as level as possible with no drifting to the right.
Once familiar with the primary controls of the helicopter, you are almost ready to fly.
Dual Rates
The MLP4DSM transmitter included with your Blade mCX2 RTF is equipped with a dual
rate feature. This feature allows the pilot the toggle between the high and low control
rates available for the aileron, elevator and rudder channels. To toggle between the
high and low rates, push in on the right-hand stick on the transmitter (while the
transmitter is powered on).
The transmitter comes set in high-rate mode. You can tell you are in the high-rate
mode when the LED on the transmitter glows solid red. In high-rate mode the controls
are allowed to reach their maximum values, typically preferred by experienced pilots
for maximum control authority.
Push the right-hand stick in while in high-rate mode to enter low-rate mode. You can
tell you are in the low-rate mode when the LED on the transmitter blinks continuously.
The low-rate mode is typically preferred by (and best for) first-time, low-time and other
pilots most interested in reduced control that allows for smoother and more easily
controlled hovering and flying.
Note: The throttle curve in the low rate mode is also different than it is in the high
rate mode. This makes low-rate-mode throttle smoother and easier
to control.
Choosing a Flying Area
When ready for your first flight, select a relatively open indoor area free of people
and obstructions. While it is possible for experienced pilots to fly the Blade mCX2 in
relatively small indoor areas with great success, we strongly recommend an area
with at least 10-feet by 10-feet of floor space and no less than 8-foot ceilings when
making your first few flights.
Once you properly trim your helicopter and become familiar with its handling and
capabilities, you will be able to fly in other smaller, less open areas.
Note: The Blade mCX2 is designed and intended to be flown INDOORS ONLY.