Flight Instruction - the basics
Before Flying - Essential Knowledge
Do not overheat the Bladerunner
TM
's battery and motors
Do not fly for more than 4 minutes at a time. Land the Bladerunner
TM
after 4 minutes to let the motors and
battery cool for a few minutes. If you don't do this, you will overheat the Bladerunner
TM
and greatly reduce the life
of its components.
Control Reversal
This tends to cause problems for beginning R/C pilots. You will find that when the nose of the heli is pointed
away from you, the heli responds normally to the right-hand stick. i.e. move the stick forward, backward, left or
right and the nose of the heli follows. However, when the nose of the heli is pointed TOW ARDS you, all these
controls seem to be reversed. Move the stick to the right and the heli rotates left. This is easy to understand if
you imagine yourself in the cockpit of the heli. It is still responding correctly - the problem is that it is oriented
backwards in relation to you - the ground-based R/C pilot. Until you get used to this phenomenon it might help
for you to partially turn your back to the heli when it is facing you and look over your shoulder.
Pre-flight Preparation
Just like the pilot of a full-size aircraft always does, you should pre-flight your helicopter before each flight.
Make sure that the rotors can tilt freely on their central hinge points. If they bind, your helicopter will oscillate
and you will have to land immediately.
Make sure that there is not too much up/down play in the rotor driveshaft. A little is normal but too much is
cause for concern. If the rotors move up and down excessively, check that the upper plastic tube is correctly
situated (see capping tube adjustment on the next page).
RED LED blinking rapidly - 1 second ON and 1 second OFF
Connection Fault (the charge cable is not properly connected to the helicopter, Heli is switched ON or the
battery is defective)
What the GREEN LED on the transmitter is telling you during normal
operation:
GREEN LED glows solid green
Transmitter is ON and transmitter battery is okay.
GREEN LED blinking
9V transmitter Battery is low in power - replace immediately.
NOTE: If the transmitter battery is low in power the control range will be reduced. If the battery power in the
transmitter is too low to send a suitable signal to the Bladerunner
TM
, the Bladerunner
TM
will go into SAFE mode
and land.
RED LED 'OFF'
Helicopter's onboard battery is fully charged
Caution: Always unplug the heli when the charge is complete.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How much space do I need to fly?
At least a mid-sized living room, clear of any obstructions is needed. Be sure to keep the BladeRunner
TM
away from
walls, ceiling and other fixtures. The Bladerunner
TM
creates its own turbulence and because it is very sensitive to wind
and turbulence (any kind of moving air) it is difficult to control when it is too close to the floor or near static objects. In
fact it will seem to get "sucked" towards walls and ceilings. If this happens, reduce power immediately to prevent
damage to the rotor system. Do NOT try to "power" out of the suction effect.
W hat about ceiling fans and air-conditioners?
The Bladerunner
TM
is very sensitive to wind and turbulence (any kind of moving air) and it can easily become unstable
if you are attempting to fly it in a room with ceiling fans or air-conditioner systems which create turbulence. Because of
this sensitivity to any kind of moving air, the Bladerunner
TM
can not be operated outdoors.
My Bladerunner
TM
seems to get sucked towards walls and ceilings
This is normal - keep at least 3 feet away from large flat surfaces. If you do get too close and your heli starts to get
sucked towards them, do NOT try to power out of this effect. Instead, gently land the helicopter and reposition it a safe
distance away.The rotors should be able to tilt smoothlyThere should be no 'friction' when moving them up and down.
The rotors must move freely on their hinges if the helicopter is to be stable in flight. If this is not the case, when flying,
the Bladerunner
TM
will start to oscillate and you will have to land. If the hinges don't move smoothly, you might try
applying a single drop of light machine oil to them.
The rotors are tilted and not level - is this okay?
W hen the rotors are not spinning it is quite normal for the rotors to rest in a tilted position. This is normal even if they
are properly balanced. In stationary flight (hover) the rotors will level out. However, if you start to fly forward the
lower rotor will usually tilt sideways. This is due to aerodynamic and gyroscopic forces and is necessary to maintain stability.
Repairing the rotor blades
If a rotor blade breaks or cracks it is usually possible to repair it with a piece of transparent tape. Cut a 1/4" by 1"
(6 x 25mm) piece of tape. Gently hold the blade in place while you apply the tape to the blade. W rap the tape around
the leading (front) edge of the blade and make sure that it covers both the top and bottom surfaces of the blade in the
damaged area. It is important that you keep the blade straight when you apply the tape. Also, please note that if you
use too much tape you may need to put some on the opposite blade as well, in order to keep the blades in balance.
Another tip that you may want to try is to put some tape around the leading edges of the blades, especially at the tip, as
a protection in case the rotors should come in contact with something during flight or in a crash.
Replacing the rotors
If you happen to damage a rotor blade and cannot repair it, we can supply replacements. You can purchase replacement
rotors directly from us at a nominal cost and easily replace them yourself. You can contact us by toll-free telephone
(in North America) 1-866-214-2220, by email: info@ interactivetoy.com or surf to our website: www. interactivetoy.com
The rotors are held in place by a friction-fitted short, plastic "tube" located at the very top of the drive shaft. If you
need to replace the rotors, remove this plastic fitting - the capping will then simply slide off. Please note that the body
of the helicopter is delicate. Use care when handling it. Be especially careful when removing or re-installing the
aforementioned plastic fitting.
Note that there are plastic spacers whose purpose is to keep the rotors separated. Also note that the upper rotor is
'keyed' to the D-shaped drive shaft. W hen replacing the upper rotor, you must ensure that you orient it properly so
that the D-shape of the rotor's central opening slides onto the D-shaped drive shaft in the correct orientation. This
should not require much force to do when the parts are correctly oriented. The lower rotor is also keyed to the drive
shaft but instead of a D-shaped opening it uses a castellated nut whose ridges interlock with those of the drive shaft.
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Contact: Email: info@ interactivetoy.com,W ebsite: www.interactivetoy.com,Tel: 1-866-214-2220
Contact: Email: info@ interactivetoy.com,W ebsite: www. interactivetoy.com,Tel: 1-866-214-2220
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