™ INSTRUCTION MANUAL Bell, UH-1D Huey, emblems, logos, and body designs are trademarks of Textron Innovations Inc. and are used under license by Hobbico®, Inc. Specifications Length: 8.27 in [210mm] Width: 1.93 in [49mm] Height: 4.80 in [122mm] Entire Contents © 2010 Hobbico®, Inc. Rotor Span: 7.68 in [195mm] Weight: 2.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ● Only use the included charger with the included battery or replacement part (GPMP0410). ● Do not attempt to use this charger with NiCd or NiMH battery packs. ● Never charge in excess of 4.20V per cell. ● If the battery should become damaged, discard it. Do not attempt to use a damaged battery. ● Do not leave the charger unattended while charging.
WARRANTY Heli-Max™ guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification. In no case shall Heli-Max’s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Heli-Max reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Heli-Max Novus UH-1D Huey CX Helicopter. We are certain you will get many hours of enjoyment out of this model. If you should have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us at helihotline@ hobbico.com. For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the Novus Helicopter visit the Heli-Max web site at: www.helimax-rc.com Open the “Helicopters” link, and then select the Novus UH-1D Huey CX.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED ❏ (8) AA Alkaline cells (FUGP7308) KIT INSPECTION Before starting assembly, take an inventory of the Novus UH-1D Huey CX to make sure it is complete, and inspect the parts to make sure they are of acceptable quality. If any parts are missing or are not of acceptable quality, or if you need assistance with assembly, contact Product Support. When reporting defective or missing parts, use the part names exactly as they are written in the Kit Contents list.
TRANSMITTER FEATURES 7
INSTALL THE TRANSMITTER BATTERIES ❏ Open the battery cover on the back of the transmitter, remove the battery box and install eight AA batteries into the battery box. Double check the polarity of each battery before placing the battery box back into the transmitter and closing the battery cover. ❏ Turn on the transmitter and verify that the LCD initializes. Turn the transmitter off for now.
CHARGING THE FLIGHT BATTERY WARNING!! The charger supplied with the Heli-Max Novus Helicopter contains protective circuitry. If you experience any difficulties while charging the battery, please disconnect the battery from the charger and unplug the charger from the power source. Allow the battery and charger to rest for two hours as this will allow the charge protection circuit to reset. If this issue re-occurs during normal use, please contact technical support for further assistance.
❏ Plug the battery into the charger. The charge indicator light will start flashing red quickly; this indicates that the battery is being charged. Once the battery is completely charged, the charge indicator light will turn green (solid or flashing). Disconnect the battery from the charger. Under normal operating conditions, the battery may take up to one hour to recharge.
LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING & USAGE WARNING! Read the entire instruction sheet included with this battery. Failure to follow all instructions could cause permanent damage to the battery and its surroundings, and may cause bodily harm! ● Land your model immediately when the battery begins to lose power. Recharge the battery before attempting another flight.
TURNING THE MODEL ON ❏ Place the helicopter on its side and open the battery compartment door. Connect the flight battery and place the battery in the compartment as shown. ❏ Carefully place the extra wiring into the battery compartment and close the battery door. Place the helicopter onto a flat surface and proceed to the next step.
❏ Your Novus helicopter uses a 2.4GHz system that requires linking the transmitter to the receiver when the unit is powered up. With the transmitter turned off, connect the flight battery to the helicopter. Then place the model on a flat surface and turn the transmitter on. You will notice that the trim tab indicators are moving and the navigation lights on the helicopter remain solid. This is an indication of the linking process.
TRANSMITTER CONTROLS All controls are described with the tail pointing directly toward you. This is the best way to fly in the beginning since it keeps the control inputs oriented the same direction. Once you start getting comfortable you can work on side hovering and nose-in. The dual rate switch provides dual control rates for the cyclic and tail rotor controls. Please use the low rate until you become accustomed to your Novus.
Moving the cyclic stick right will cause the helicopter to tilt right and start moving that direction. Helicopter Moves Right Moving the cyclic stick left will cause the helicopter to tilt left and start moving that direction. Helicopter Moves Left Helicopter Moves Backwards 15 Moving the cyclic stick backwards (towards you) will cause the helicopter to tilt backwards and start moving that direction.
Helicopter Moves Forward Moving the cyclic stick forward (away from you) will cause the helicopter to tilt forward and start moving that direction. Moving the collective stick up (away from you) will cause the helicopter to climb higher. Helicopter Climbs Moving the collective stick down (towards you) will cause the helicopter to descend.
Moving the tail rotor stick towards the left will cause the helicopter nose to rotate left (counterclockwise). Nose Rotates Left Moving the tail rotor stick towards the right will cause the helicopter nose to rotate right (clockwise).
FLYING The Heli-Max Novus UH-1D Huey CX is a lightweight helicopter. Taking that into consideration, you should only fly indoors or in calm winds less than 1mph. The Novus should be flown in a large area of at least 50 feet [15.25m] square with no obstacles. The Novus UH-1D Huey CX is lightweight and due to this it does not fly well in ground effect (air disturbance when the model helicopter is hovered below 1 foot [30cm]).
Landing Level the helicopter into a steady hover and slowly decrease power until the helicopter settles onto the ground. Basic Maneuvers Once you become comfortable with hovering at different orientations and landing, it’s time to move on to more advanced maneuvers. Slow Pirouettes – Add a small amount of tail rotor (left or right) and try rotating the helicopter slightly sideways and see if you can hold it there. If you feel uncomfortable, then bring the tail back toward you.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR The Heli-Max™ Novus UH-1D Huey CX is an extremely small helicopter. Working on a model this size will require small tools. The DTXR0170 DuraTrax® Precision Phillips Screwdriver 00x75mm is recommended. On occasion it will be necessary to replace damaged parts after a crash. Please use this section as a guide to performing these steps. Main Rotor Blade Replacement Remove the blade bolt using a #00 phillips screwdriver.
Main Rotor Grip Replacement Remove both blade bolts and main rotor blades. If working on the upper rotor, remove the flybar and linkage. The only way to remove the blade grip is to cut the grip on both sides as shown. Remove the two halves. Remove the two metal pivot pins from the head block. Slide the two metal pivot pins from the center of each grip into the blade grip. Press these pins in until they are flush. Align the new blade grip on the head block and from the outside of the grip.
Replacing the Landing Gear Remove the four landing gear screws and carefully remove the landing gear. Route the battery lead through the new landing gear and place the landing gear back onto the helicopter. Install the four landing gear screws.
Replacing the Main Gear The Novus Huey uses an inner solid main shaft and a hollow outer main shaft. To access the main rotor gears it will be necessary to remove the landing gear first. Remove the lower main gear retaining screw. The lower gear will simply drop down off the main shaft. If you need to replace the upper main gear, slide it down off the main shaft and reinstall the new gear, ensuring that the flat spot molded inside the gear aligns with the main shaft.
Tail Rotor Blade Replacement Carefully pull the tail rotor from the tail motor using your fingers. Press the new tail rotor onto the shaft. Verify that the tail motor spins easily.
TRANSMITTER SETTINGS Transmitter Specifications: ● 2.4GHz FHSS ● 4 Channel Encoder ● 100mW Output Power ● Automatic Linking ● 230mAh Current Drain ● Requires (8) AA Alkaline Batteries (Rechargeable AA cells can be used) Stick Length Adjustment To adjust the stick length hold onto the lower portion of the stick and turn the upper portion counterclockwise to unlock and separate the upper stick end from the lower stick end. Rotate the upper stick end to adjust the length.
PROGRAMMING YOUR TRANSMITTER The Heli-Max TX6024 transmitter is factory set for the Novus UH-1D Huey CX helicopter. Before making any changes it is recommended to fly the model several times. If you feel a change is needed after several flights, then please feel free to make adjustments following the recommendations below. WARNING! Setting these values incorrectly could result in a loss of control, damage to the model or possibly injury to yourself or others.
Channel Reversing The channel reversing function is used to reverse the operation of a servo. Select the channel you want to reverse and press the [L] or [R] key and the direction indication on the screen will change. To set this value you must press the [ENTER] key before exiting this function. Aux Channel The AUX channel can be enabled or disabled by selecting the [ON] or [OFF] respectively. Buzzer Setting Set to [OFF] to disable the internal speaker. Set to [ON] to enable the internal speaker.
E-BOARD ADJUSTMENTS Gyro Gain The gyro gain is used to adjust the amount of correction that the gyro applies to the tail rotor during unintended movements. Finding the ideal gain setting will take some experimentation. If the gyro is allowing the tail to drift, then raise the gain % and test fly the model. If the tail is quickly oscillating (wagging), then lower the gain % and test fly the model.
ORDERING PARTS Replacement parts for the Heli-Max Novus UH-1D Huey CX are available using the order numbers in the Replacement Parts List that follows. The fastest, most economical service can be provided by your hobby dealer. To locate a hobby dealer, visit the Hobbico web site at www.hobbico.com. Choose “Where to Buy” at the bottom of the menu on the left side of the page. Follow the instructions provided on the page to locate a U.S., Canadian or International dealer.
EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST 2 1 2 3 8 2 1 3 3 16 5 3 1 6 3 6 9 1 11 6 7 21 5 21 21 18 13 21 14 16 18 18 14 14 14 16 12 30
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Part # HMXE8297 HMXE8536 HMXE8537 HMXE8458 HMXE8574 HMXE8573 HMXE8539 HMXE8540 HMXE8541 HMXE7417 HMXE8542 HMXE8040 Description Main Rotor Blades Flybar Assembly Main Blade Grips (2) Tail Rotor Blade Locking Sleeve Assembly Rotor Head Linkage Set Outer Main Shaft Inner Main Shaft Lower Head Block/Blade Drive Replacement Fuselage Swashplate Assembly Main Drive Gears Part # 13 HMXE7894 Description Swashplate Autorotation Frame 14 HMXE7895 Main Frame 15 HMXE7896 Landing Gear/Batte
