E-FLITE Blade 400 3D - Introduction and Setup Essentials

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Introduction
The Blade
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400 3D PNP is designed to offer intermediate to advanced heli pilots an almost-ready-to-
fly experience like no other. It comes factory built so you can get flying in just the time it takes to install
a receiver, program your favorite transmitter and charge the battery. And best of all, it’s equipped with
state-of-the-art features like brushless power, a heading lock gyro, digital servos and CCPM control
that offer incredible value and performance. From smooth hovering to 3D flying, the Blade 400 3D’s
size and performance allow it to be flown outdoors in breezier conditions that would typically ground
smaller micro-class helicopters.
And although the Blade 400 3D PNP is almost-ready-to-fly right from the box, please take the time to
read through this manual for tips on receiver installation, transmitter programming, adjustments and
more before making your first flight.
Blade 400 3D PNP Contents
Item Description
Not Available Separately Blade 400 3D PNP Airframe
EFLH1001 Mini Helicopter Main Blade Holder
EFLH1474 Mounting Accessories, Screwdriver & Wrench Set
EFL2086 Hook and Loop Material
Table of Contents
Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 1
Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 3
Blade 400 3D PNP Contents ..................................................................................................... 3
Needed to Complete ................................................................................................................ 4
Recommended Setups .............................................................................................................. 4
Warning ................................................................................................................................. 5
Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries ............................................................................................. 5
Warranty Period ...................................................................................................................... 5
Limited Warranty ..................................................................................................................... 5
Damage Limits ......................................................................................................................... 5
Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................... 6
Questions, Assistance and Repairs ............................................................................................ 6
Inspections or Repairs .............................................................................................................. 6
Warranty Inspection and Repairs .............................................................................................. 6
Non-Warranty Repairs ............................................................................................................. 6
Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union ............................................... 7
Additional Safety Precautions and Warnings .............................................................................. 8
Receiver Connection and Installation.......................................................................................... 8
Transmitter Setup ................................................................................................................... 11
Installing the Flight Battery ...................................................................................................... 15
Control Test ........................................................................................................................... 16
Servo Arm and Linkage Check and Adjustment ........................................................................ 19
Electronic Speed Control (ESC) Features, Arming and Motor Control Test ................................... 23
Gyro Initialization, Response Test and Adjustment ..................................................................... 27
Understanding the Primary Flight Controls ............................................................................... 30
Normal and Stunt Flight Modes ............................................................................................... 33
Throttle Hold .......................................................................................................................... 34
Before the First Flight .............................................................................................................. 35
Choosing a Flying Area .......................................................................................................... 37
Flying the Blade 400 3D ......................................................................................................... 37
Main Rotor Blade Tracking Adjustment..................................................................................... 38
Flybar Paddle Tracking Adjustment .......................................................................................... 40
Head Dampening Shims and Tuning Cyclic Response ................................................................ 41
Recommended Maintenance ................................................................................................... 42
2008 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code ......................................................... 43
Exploded View Parts Listing .................................................................................................... 44
Exploded View ...................................................................................................................... 45
Replacement Parts List ............................................................................................................ 46
Optional Parts List .................................................................................................................. 47