E-FLITE Blade CP - Throttle and Pitch Curve Adjustments

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Normal and Idle Up Flight Modes (continued)
When the idle up switch is toggled toward the front of the transmitter, the Blade™ CP will now be flying in the
“stunt (aerobatic)” flight mode. In this flight mode, the throttle curve is “V” shaped from 100% to 100% with 50%
throttle at mid-stick, and a pitch range of –10 to +10 degrees (See page 20 for additional data and graphics
relating to the throttle and pitch curves pre-set for your Blade CP). This flight mode is preferred for forward flight,
aerobatics and inverted flying (requires symmetrical main blades).
Note: When in stunt mode, even with the throttle stick all the way down, the blades and motors will continue to
spin. You must use the normal flight mode to safely turn off the motors. For safety, the 4-in-1 unit will not arm if
the flight battery is plugged in and the flight mode switch is in the stunt position.
When switching between normal and stunt flight modes, it is best to do so in the air while hovering. The throttle
and pitch curves of each flight mode have been optimized to transition smoothly around hover. Please be sure to
never switch into stunt mode without having powered the main and tail motors up in normal mode first. The abrupt
start could cause damage to the gears, motors or possibly even the 4-in-1 unit.
Throttle and Pitch Curve Adjustments
The throttle and pitch curves have already been set in the transmitter for both normal and stunt flight modes.
These curves have been tested and optimized for the best overall performance in either flight mode.
Although the curves have already been factory set, minor changes to the pitch curves can be made by adjusting
the Pitch Control Links. Lengthening both Pitch Control Links by equal amounts will increase the pitch of both
blades. Shortening both Pitch Control Links by equal amounts will decrease the pitch of both blades
Pitch Control Link