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Dual Rates
TheMLP4DSMtransmitterincludedwithyourBlademCX2RTFisequippedwithadualratefeature.
This feature allows the pilot the toggle between the high and low control rates available for the aileron,
elevator and rudder channels. To toggle between the high and low rates, push in on the right-hand
stickonthetransmitter(whilethetransmitterispoweredon).
Thetransmittercomessetinhigh-ratemode.Youcantellyouareinthehigh-ratemodewhentheLED
onthetransmitterglowssolidred.Inhigh-ratemodethecontrolsareallowedtoreachtheirmaximum
values,typicallypreferredbyexperiencedpilotsformaximumcontrolauthority.
Pushtheright-handstickinwhileinhigh-ratemodetoenterlow-ratemode.Youcantellyouarein
thelow-ratemodewhentheLEDonthetransmitterblinkscontinuously.Thelow-ratemodeistypically
preferredby(andbestfor)rst-time,low-timeandotherpilotsmostinterestedinreducedcontrolthat
allows for smoother and more easily controlled hovering and flying.
Note: The throttle curve in the low rate mode is also different than it is in the high rate mode. This
makeslow-rate-modethrottlesmootherandeasiertocontrol.
Choosing a Flying Area
When ready for your first flight, select a relatively open indoor area free of people and obstructions.
WhileitispossibleforexperiencedpilotstoytheBlademCX2inrelativelysmallindoorareaswith
greatsuccess,westronglyrecommendanareawithatleast10-feetby10-feetofoorspaceandno
lessthan8-footceilingswhenmakingyourrstfewights.
Once you properly trim your helicopter and become familiar with its handling and capabilities, you will
be able to fly in other smaller, less open areas.
Note:TheBlademCX2isdesignedandintendedtobeownINDOORSONLY.
Flying the Blade mCX2
Note: In addition to reviewing the flight maneuvers outlined below, we recommend you watch Videos
located on the product page for the Blade mCX2 on www.horizonhobby.com to see many of these
maneuvers and adjustments performed by the helicopter and pilot.
• Slowlyraisethethrottlestick,increasingthespeedofthemainrotorbladesuntilthemodel
begins to lift off. Do not raise the throttle stick too quickly as the model could climb too fast
causing you to lose control or make contact with objects above.
• Liftthemodeloffthegroundjustafewinchesandconcentrateonbalancingthethrottlestick
positionsothatthemodelholdsasteadyhoveraltitude.Insomecasesitmaybebesttomake
a few short “hops” to an altitude of just a few inches until you become familiar with the control
inputs and trim settings required to maintain a steady hover and altitude.
As you will find, the Blade mCX2 requires minor throttle adjustments to maintain its altitude in
hover.Remembertokeepthesethrottleadjustmentsasminimalaspossibleaslargeadjustments
could result in a loss of control and/or a possible crash.
Aileron
Left
Right
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