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Before the First Flight
If the Blade™ CX is your first helicopter model, we suggest that you install the optional Training Gear Set
(EFLH1205) before making your first flight. The training gear helps to further increase the stability of the
model while also providing added support and cushioning to prevent tip-overs and damage to the model from
abrupt landings.
Installing the training gear takes only a few minutes following these steps:
• The Training Gear Set includes four training gear rods with plastic balls installed, four training gear rod to
landing skid attachments, four screws and one training gear rod mounting base.
• Locate the four training gear rod to landing skid attachments and four screws. Note that there are two each
of two types of attachments. Carefully snap two of the attachments to the landing skids forward of the landing
skid struts. The side of the attachment with the large hole should face outward, away from the helicopter, and
forward to the front of the helicopter. Next, carefully snap the remaining two attachments to the landing skids
behind the landing skid struts. The side of the attachment with the large hole should face outward, away from
the helicopter, and backward to the rear of the helicopter.