AH-64 Apache™ Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni RTF
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Table of Contents Safety Precautions and Warnings ...................................... 2 Table of Contents .............................................................. 3 Box Contents .................................................................... 3 First Flight Preparation ...................................................... 4 Flying Checklist ................................................................ 4 Charging Warnings............................................................
First Flight Preparation Flying Checklist • • • • ❏ Always turn the transmitter on first ❏ Plug the flight battery into the lead from the ESC ❏ Allow the receiver and ESC to initialize and arm properly ❏ Fly the model ❏ Land the model ❏ Unplug the flight battery from the ESC ❏ Always turn the transmitter off last Remove and inspect contents Begin charging the flight battery Program your computer transmitter (BNF only) Install the flight battery in the helicopter (once it has been fully charged) • Bind your t
Installing the DXe Transmitter Batteries (RTF) The LED indicator flashes and the transmitter beeps progressively faster as the battery voltage drops. Replace the transmitter batteries when the transmitter begins to beep.
Transmitter Setup Table (BNF) DX6i SETUP LIST ADJUST LIST Model Type HELI 1 servo Normal Swash Type REVERSE Channel THRO AILE ELEV RUDD GYRO PITC Direction N N N N N R Modulation Type AUTO DSMX-ENABLE D/R COMBI D/R SW Timer Down Timer Switch AILE 5:00 THR CUT DX7s, DX8 HELI 1 servo Normal F-Mode Setup Flight Mode F Mode Hold Hold SW Select Trainer F Mode Gyro Mix Hold Knob GYRO RATE SW-F.
DX6 FUNCTION LIST SYSTEM SETUP Model Type Swash Type HELI Normal F-Mode Setup Switch 1 Switch B Hold Switch Switch H 1 0 Channel Assign Channel Input 1 Throttle 2 Aileron 3 Elevator 4 Rudder 5 Gear Switch B 6 Collective Frame Rate 11ms DSMX Panic Mode Operation Bind / I Button Pressed = Panic Mode On Released = Panic Mode Off Servo Setup Chan Travel THR 100/100 AIL 100/100 ELE 100/100 D/R & Expo Chan Sw (F) Pos 0 AILE 1 0 ELEV 1 0 RUDD 1 Reverse Normal Normal Normal D/R 100/100 75/75 100/100 75/75 100/
Installing the Flight Battery 1 2 3 1. Lower the throttle stick to the lowest position. 2. Power ON the transmitter. 3. Center all trims. For the included Spektrum DXe transmitter (RTF only), the trims are centered when you hear a higher pitched beep while pressing the trim button. Move the trim in both directions until you hear the high-pitched beep. 4. Remove the canopy by lifting straight up. 5.
Your RTF transmitter comes prebound to the model. If you need to re-bind, follow the directions below. RTF DXe Binding Procedure 1. Disconnect the flight battery from the helicopter. 2. Lower the throttle stick to the lowest position. Set all trims to the center position. 3. Power off the transmitter. 4. Install the bind plug in the bind port extension located inside the hatch. 5. Connect the flight battery to the ESC. 6. Press and hold the Bind Switch while powering on the transmitter. 7.
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. 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 briefly when throttle hold is activated. Pitch and direction control is still maintained.
Understanding the Primary Flight Controls If you are not familiar with the controls of your AH-64 Apache helicopter, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with them before attempting your first flight.
Flying the AH-64 Apache Helicopter Consult your local laws and ordinances before choosing a location to fly your aircraft. We recommend flying your aircraft outside in calm winds or inside a large gymnasium. Always avoid flying near houses, trees, wires and buildings. You should also be careful to avoid flying in areas where there are many people, such as busy parks, schoolyards or soccer fields. It is best to fly from a smooth flat surface as this will allow the model to slide without tipping over.
4. Cyclic Response (Default 100%) Higher cyclic response will result in a more aggressive cyclic response. Lower cyclic response will result in a less aggressive cyclic response. 5. Tailrotor P Gain Adjustment (Default 100%) Higher gain will result in greater stability. Setting the gain too high may result in random twitches if your model has an excessive level of vibration. High frequency oscillations may also occur if the gain is set too high. Lower gain may result in a decrease in stability.
The current gain value for the selected parameter is indicated on the Flight Log screen and by the angle of the swashplate (forward or backward) as shown in the table at the right. Move the cyclic stick forward or backward to adjust the gain value. Moving the stick forward will increase the gain value. Moving the stick backward will decrease the gain value. It is always best to adjust one gain at a time. Make small adjustments (5% or less) and test fly the model to evaluate the adjustments that were made.
Trim Flight Perform this procedure if the model is not performing well or has been recently rebuilt from a crash. The trim flight procedure was performed during the factory test flight and only needs to be performed if you notice the model is not returning to level consistently or if the model does not remain still during stationary pirouettes. The trim flight is used to determine the optimal SAFE® settings during flight. The trim flight must be performed in calm conditions. Entering Trim Flight Mode 1.
Post-Flight Inspection and Maintenance Checklist √ Make sure the plastic ball link holds the control ball, but is not tight (binding) on the ball. When a link is too loose on the ball, it can separate from the ball during flight and cause a crash. Replace worn ball links before they fail. Make sure the battery is not connected before cleaning. Remove dust and debris with a soft brush or Cleaning a dry, lint-free cloth.
Problem Possible Cause Solution The bind plug was not removed from the receiver after binding Less than a 5-second wait between first powering on the LED on the receiver flashes transmitter and connecting the rapidly and the helicopter flight battery to the helicopter will not respond to the The helicopter is bound to a transmitter (after binding).
Exploded View 23 24 22 2 3 6 15 7 8 12 5 14 4 1 13 9 19 20 16 11 26 27 20 17 22 26 18 22 14 21 9 Parts Listings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 Part # BLH2500 BLH2580 BLH2501 BLH2502 BLH2503 BLH2504 BLH2505 BLH2506 BLH2507 BLH2508 BLH2523 BLH2509 BLH2510 BLH2511 BLH2512 Description Micro Apache AH-64, RTF Micro Apache AH-64, BNF Main rotor blade set: Apache AH-64 Main rotor head: Apache AH-64 Spindle set: Apache AH-64 Main rotor grip set: Apache AH-64 Rotor head linkage set: Apache AH
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