Safe Technology; Panic Recovery; Flying The 120 S - Blade 120 Bedienungsanleitung

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Revolutionary SAFE (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope)
technology uses an innovative combination of multi-axis
sensors and software that allows model aircraft to know
its position relative to the horizon. This spatial awareness
is utilized to create a controlled fl ight envelope the aircraft
can use to maintain a safe region of bank and pitch angles
so you can fl y more safely. Far beyond stability, this level of
protection offers multiple modes so the pilot can choose to
develop his or her skills with a greater degree of security
and fl ight control that always feels crisp and responsive.

Panic Recovery

• Immediate recovery to a safe fl ying attitude.
• Move the throttle to 50% and return all other transmit-
ter controls to neutral for the quickest recovery.
• This mode is intended to provide the pilot with the
confi dence to continue to improve their fl ight skills.

Flying the 120 S

Consult your local laws and ordinances before choosing a
location to fl y your aircraft.
We recommend fl ying your aircraft outside in calm winds
(3 MPH or less) or inside a large gymnasium. Always avoid
fl ying near houses, trees, wires and buildings. You should
also be careful to avoid fl ying in areas where there are
many people, such as busy parks, schoolyards or soccer
fi elds.
It is best to fl y from a smooth fl at surface as this will allow
the model to slide without tipping over. Keep the helicopter
approximately 2 ft (600mm) above the ground. Keep the tail
pointed toward you during initial fl ights to keep the control
orientation consistent. Releasing the stick in Stability or
Intermediate Modes will allow the helicopter to level itself
and activating the Panic Switch will level the helicopter
quickly. If you become disoriented, slowly lower the throttle
stick to land softly. During initial fl ights, only attempt hover-
ing the model in one spot and takeoff and landing.
Takeoff
Place the model onto a fl at, level surface free of obstacles
and walk back 30 feet (10 meters). Slowly increase the
throttle until the model is approximately 2 ft. (600mm)
off the ground and check the trim so the model fl ies as
desired. Once the trim is adjusted, begin fl ying the model.
Typical fl ight time for the included battery is approxi-
mately 10 minutes.
Hovering
Making small corrections on the transmitter, try to hold
the helicopter in one spot. If fl ying in calm winds, the
model should require almost no corrective inputs. After
moving the cyclic stick and returning it to center the
model should level itself. The model may continue to
move due to inertia. Move the cycle stick in the opposite
direction to stop the movement.
Do not use the trims on the transmitter to eliminate drift.
If the helicopter does not hold a reasonable hover in calm
conditions, perform the Drift Calibration.
SAFE technology delivers:
• Flight envelope protection you can enable at the fl ip
of a switch.
• Multiple modes let you adapt SAFE technology to your
skill level instantly.
Best of all, sophisticated SAFE technology doesn't require
any work to enjoy. Every aircraft with SAFE installed is
ready to use and optimized to offer the best possible fl ight
experience.
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If you get into distress while fl ying in any mode, pull and
hold the Bind/Panic Switch and move the control sticks to
their neutral position. The SAFE technology will return the
aircraft to a stable attitude, if the aircraft is at a suffi cient
height with no obstacles in its path. Release the Panic
Switch to turn off Panic Recovery and return to the current
fl ight mode.
After you become comfortable hovering, you can progress
into fl ying the model to different locations, keeping the tail
pointed towards you at all times. You can also ascend and
descend using the throttle stick. Once you're comfortable
with these maneuvers, you can attempt fl ying with the tail
in different orientations. It is important to keep in mind
that the fl ight control inputs will rotate with the helicopter,
so always try to picture the control inputs relative to the
nose of the helicopter. For example, forward will always
drop the nose of the helicopter.
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)
LVC decreases the power to the motors when the battery
voltage gets low. When the motor power decreases and
the red LED on the ESC fl ashes, land the aircraft immedi-
ately and recharge the fl ight battery.
LVC does not prevent the battery from over-discharge
during storage.
NOTICE: Repeated fl ying to LVC will damage the battery.
Landing
To land, slowly decrease the throttle while in a low-level
hover. After landing, disconnect and remove the battery
from the aircraft after use to prevent trickle discharge.
Fully charge your battery before storing it. During storage,
make sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V per
cell.
Flight Modes
Stability, Low-Angle Mode (FM0): The receiver LED
shows solid blue. This fl ight mode allows a low bank
angle and slower fl ight speed. When the cyclic stick is
released the model will self-level.
Stability, High-Angle Mode (FM1): The receiver LED
shows solid blue. This fl ight mode allows a high bank
angle and faster fl ight speed. When the cyclic stick is
released the model will self-level.
Agility Mode (FM2): The receiver LED shows solid red.
The bank angle is not limited. When the cyclic stick is
released the model will not self-level.
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