Blade Theory Type W Manual - US

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Balance the Airframe

Flight Modes Explained

NOTICE: DO NOT omit this step. Failure to balance the airframe

properly will make the aircraft uncontrolable and will cause a crash.

Crash damage is not covered under warranty.

The recommended center of gravity is indicated on the bottom of the

airframe by two molded-in marks just behind the wing lock access holes.

1. Using two ﬁ ngers, balance the airframe on the molded-in marks.

2. Adjust the position of the battery forward or backward to achieve

proper balance. If you are not using an optional HD camera, place the

battery at the front of the battery box. If you are using an optional HD

camera, place the battery at the rear of the battery box.

3. Check the lateral balance. If necessary, add weight to the light wingtip

in very small increments.

The Theory

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Type W ﬂ ying wing has three ﬂ ight modes pre-programmed into the receiver:

Launch Mode (switch position 0)

In Launch Mode the aircraft will self level and has bank and pitch limiting. At full

throttle, the aircraft will have a gradual climbing attitude. Pull back on the elevator

stick if a faster rate of climb is needed or desired.

Launch mode can also be used as an attitude recovery mode. If the aircraft is in

an unknown or unexpected attitude while in Intermediate or Experienced mode,

change to Launch mode and release the sticks to return the aircraft to upright and

level ﬂ ight.

NOTICE: The aircraft must have sufﬁ cient altitude and enough distance away

from any obstacles to return to upright level ﬂ ight.

Intermediate Mode (switch position 1)

In Intermediate Mode the aircraft has bank and pitch limiting to help prevent the pi-

lot from over-controlling. The aircraft dampens any outside forces to give a smooth

ﬂ ight performance, even in moderate wind and turbulence. This mode does not

have self leveling. Use this mode to help get the feel of the aircraft before moving

on to more advanced aerobatic ﬂ ight.

Experienced Mode (switch position 2)

Experienced Mode has no bank or pitch limiting, giving an unlimited ﬂ ight envelope.

The aircraft dampens any outside forces to give a smooth ﬂ ight performance, even

in moderate wind and turbulence.

Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a ﬂ ying location.

When powering on, keep the aircraft out of the wind, steady and level until the

receiver completes initialization.

Range Check your Radio System

Before you ﬂ y, range check the radio system. Refer to your speciﬁ c transmitter

instruction manual for range test information.

Oscillation

Once the AS3X system is active (after advancing the throttle for the ﬁ rst time), you

will normally see the control surfaces react to aircraft movement. In some ﬂ ight

conditions you may see oscillation (the aircraft rocks back and forth on one axis

due to overcontrol). If oscillation occurs, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide for

more information.

Flying

We recommend ﬂ ying the aircraft using line of sight for the ﬁ rst few ﬂ ights, until

you are familiar with characteristics of the aircraft. Once you are comfortable, you

may proceed to ﬂ ying the aircraft using FPV.

Always choose a wide-open space for ﬂ ying. Due to the higher speeds of this

aircraft, it does require more room to ﬂ y than average foam models. It is ideal

for you to ﬂ y at a sanctioned ﬂ ying ﬁ eld. If you are not ﬂ ying at an approved site,

always avoid ﬂ ying near houses, trees, wires and buildings. You should also be

careful to avoid ﬂ ying in areas where there are many people, such as busy parks,

schoolyards, or soccer ﬁ elds.

Hand Launching

For the ﬁ rst few ﬂ ights, we recommend you use the help of a friend to hand

launch the model. Hold the aircraft with the ﬁ nger grips on the underside of the

center section. Set the ﬂ ight mode to Launch Mode. With the throttle off, give the

aircraft a ﬁ rm throw directly into the wind at a slight upward angle (10 degrees

above the horizon). As you let go of the aircraft, advance the throttle and climb out.

CAUTION: DO NOT advance the throttle before tossing the aircraft. Serious

injury may result from the spinning propeller hitting your throwing hand or

arm. Always FIRST toss the aircraft, and THEN advance the throttle.

In ﬂ ight trimming

During your ﬁ rst ﬂ ight, while ﬂ ying in either Intermediate or Experienced Mode,

trim the aircraft for level ﬂ ight at 3/4 throttle. Make small trim adjustments with

your transmitter trim switches to straighten the aircraft’s ﬂ ight path.

NOTICE: DO NOT attempt to trim the aircraft in Launch Mode.

After landing, adjust the linkages mechanically to account for trim changes and

then reset the trims to neutral. Ensure the aircraft will ﬂ y straight and level with no

trim or sub-trim.

Landing

For your ﬁ rst ﬂ ights with the recommended battery pack, set your transmitter

timer to 3 minutes. After three minutes, land the aircraft. Adjust your timer for

longer or shorter ﬂ ights once you have ﬂ own the model. If at any time the motor

pulses, land the aircraft immediately to recharge the ﬂ ight battery. See the Low

Voltage Cutoff (LVC) section for more details on maximizing battery health and run

time.

Land the aircraft into the wind in a soft area, such as tall grass. Use a small amount

of throttle for the initial approach. Once the aircraft is on a proper approach angle,

and the aircraft will land in the proper area, remove all throttle, but maintain the

descent. During approach and landing, keep the wings level and the aircraft pointed

into the wind. As you approach 2-3 feet in altitude, begin your ﬂ are. Continue easing

back on the elevator to bring the aircraft down gently on the belly.

NOTICE: If a crash is imminent, reduce the throttle and trim fully. Failure to do so

could result in extra damage to the airframe, as well as damage to the ESC and

motor.

NOTICE: After any impact, always ensure the receiver is secure in the fuselage.

If you replace the receiver, install the new receiver in the same orientation as the

original receiver or damage may result.

NOTICE: Crash damage is not covered under warranty.

NOTICE: When you are ﬁ nished ﬂ ying, never leave the aircraft in direct sunlight

or in a hot, enclosed area such as a car. Doing so can damage the aircraft.

Flying the Theory Type W Flying Wing