The Bladerunner is an easy to fly coaxial RC helicopter. Because of it’s small size and light weight the Bladerunner is designed to fly indoors only. The Bladerunner is a great gift idea for beginner RC helicopter enthusiasts. As with any RC flying toy crashes will happen and parts will break. But unlike many inexpensive RC helicopters the Bladerunner can be repaired fairly easily and spare parts are readily available at Draganfly Innovations Inc. We hope this Bladerunner FAQ will help answer most of the common Bladerunner questions we have answered over the past few years. The Bladerunner instruction manual is free to download. Please feel free to contact us if you require further assistance.

Replacing the Bladerunner Rotor Blades

Purchase replacement rotor blades for your Bladerunner.

Or call: 1-800-979-9794
(Outside of North America: (306) 955-9907)

The Bladerunner 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 rotors 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. When 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.

Repairing the Bladerunner rotor blades

If a Bladerunner rotor blade breaks or cracks it is usually possible to repair it with a piece of transparent tape. Cut a ¼” by 1″ (6 x 25mm) piece of tape. Gently hold the blade in place while you apply the tape to the blade. Wrap 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.

The rotors are tilted and not level

When the Bladerunner 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.

“UnSquishing” the BladeRunner’s body shell

If you ‘squish’ or dent the body/canopy of the BladeRunner, you can easily pull it back into shape. Simply attach a piece of adhesive tape to the area where the body is impacted and then use that to pull it back into shape.

Straightening flattened landing gear

If the Bladerunner landing gear bends after too many hard landings. CAREFULLY bend the gear back to a suitable shape. Try not to bend the gear too much at the upper, pre-bent angle since that is where the gear is most likely to fail. Better to put a gradual bend into the entire length of the “legs”.

If the BladeRunner keeps turning in one direction

Obviously you should first try to trim it with the trim tab located on the transmitter. If this doesn’t fully correct the problem you can try to increase the pitch angle of the blades on one of the rotors (see below) by GENTLY bending the trailing edges of the blades as follows:

If the heli turns to the left
bend down the rear (trailing edges) of the upper rotor blades

If the heli turns to the right
bend down the rear (trailing edges) of the lower rotor blades

Please do not expect the BladeRunner to remain in perfect trim. The temperature of the motors and shafts etc varies during flight so the trim tends to drift a bit.

Even after you adjust the trim, you may still need to compensate left or right to keep the helicopter steady.

Note for advanced pilots:
It is in fact better to adjust the rotor blades rather than move the transmitter-based trim lever because you will get a few extra seconds of flight time and better performance. At full throttle the overall output from the motors is actually reduced when you apply trim or rudder stick. This is because the motors are already at 100% and to turn, the only thing the software can do is to reduce the speed of one of the motors. The other motor is at 100% and can not increase; therefore the combined output is lowered. If you need full trim in one direction, this means that one of your motors will never get up to 100%.

BladeRunner tipping over during takeoff

Launch the BladeRunner from flat, smooth surfaces – only. When taking off, briskly move the throttle stick forward to get the BladeRunner airborne quickly, then, reduce throttle a bit to prevent it from shooting skywards. Do NOT let the helicopter sit on the ground with the rotors spinning at partial power – this will almost certainly cause the helicopter to tip over due to uncompensated torque effects and gyroscopic precession.

If for some reason the helicopter tips over or crashes it is important to stop the rotors immediately by pulling the throttle stick to DOWN (to the ‘off’ position). Stopping the rotors while the throttle stick is not in the ‘off’ position could damage the motor brushes or the battery fuse.

How much space do I need to fly my Bladerunner?

At least a mid-sized living room, clear of any obstructions is needed. Be sure to keep the BladeRunner away from walls, ceiling and other fixtures. The Bladerunner 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.

What about ceiling fans and air-conditioners?
The Bladerunner 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 can not be operated outdoors.

The Bladerunner’s tail rotor is tilted (or angled)

This is quite normal and does not influence on the stability of the helicopter. You should not try to change the angle of the motor. If the small yellow propeller itself is deformed and not spinning properly you could try to gently bend the propeller to be perpendicular to the motor shaft. Replacement Bladerunner tail propellers can be purchased at our Web site.

The Bladerunner tail rotor is not spinning when I operate the right hand stick (FWD/REV)

With the helicopter on the ground, initialize the transmitter by moving the throttle stick up a bit and then down again. Now test the Bladerunner tail motor by pushing the right stick up or down. If the tail motor does not start, try to turn it by hand while you hold full forward on the right stick. If the motor starts, run it at full speed for one minute and then reverse it by pulling the right stick to full reverse. Run the tail motor for another minute. Stop it and test again. If it still does not start by itself, repeat the procedure. If you are not able to start the tail motor it is still possible to fly your Bladerunner helicopter with almost full control and have a lot of fun.

How long will the Bladerunner fly?

This very much depends on the condition of your Bladerunner internal lipo battery. Normal flight times are 2-3 minutes and up. If you are able to fly for more than 4 minutes you should land and let the motors cool down for a few minutes before you take to the air again. If you are looking to increase the flight time of your Bladerunner and are comfortable soldering why not purchase one of our Upgraded BladeRunner High Performance Li Poly Batteries that offer almost twice the flight time.

The charging takes much longer than 20 minutes.

The weight of the Bladerunner can vary a little and this will influence your flight times. If you are able to fly for about 4-5 minutes, a full charge will take 20-30 minutes. However, if you are able to fly for more than one flight, resulting in longer total flight times – the charging time will also increase, up to 45-60 minutes.

What are the Bladerunner Warranty details?

The BladeRunner has a 30 day warranty. The warranty applies to manufacturing defects only. Broken parts due to use are not covered. If your BladeRunner does have a manufacturing defect, make sure that you include your receipt
when you return it for a replacement. Otherwise, the warranty does not apply. All returned products will be tested and inspected to verify the manufacturing defect. In the event that a defect is not found, all costs incurred on the shipping of the product will become the responsibility of the sender. Please see our RMA returns policy for further information.

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People ask us why their Castle Creations Thunderbird ESC produces a beep every 30 sec. This is a normal behavior of the Castle Creations Thunderbird brushless speed controllers. Because your Thunderbird ESC does not have an LED to make sure that a connection is present, it beeps once every 30 seconds or so just to let you know that the battery has made a connection and there is power to your unit.

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Castle Creations manufactures the popular Berg 72MHz micro radio receiver (RX) in four models. These are the hard case Berg4, the lightweight Berg4L, the programmable 7 channel Berg7P with vertical pins, and a version of the Berg7P with horizontal pins.

Berg 4

The Berg4 microstamp receiver is one of the most resilient micro RXs available. Its case is full cavity injection molded, making the Berg 4 Channel receiver virtually bulletproof. The internal circuit board is actually fully integrated within the mold material! The Berg 4 can even withstand being stepped on! This receiver combines a hard case with a solid feel, reliability, and top of the line noise rejection. The RX-4CH Berg4 72MHz micro receiver provides solid performance in harsh indoor RF environments, while parkflying, and at the flying field even in .90 size airplanes. It’s full range and True DSP filtering allow use in any 4 channel operation from tiny indoor electric models to full-blown glow planes.

Berg 4L

The Berg4L is smaller and lighter than the hard case Berg4, and just as reliable! When you want the lightest receiver but aren’t willing to sacrifice quality, this is your 4 channel receiver. The RX-4CH Lite has all the same reliability, solid feel, and noise rejection of the other Berg receivers by Castle Creations, but in a minimalist’s dream of a small and light package.

Berg 7P – Vertical

This is the Berg 7P programmable 72MHz receiver with vertical pins (RX-7CH VP). The Berg 7p can be used with the Castle Link (Phoenix Link) for unprecedented control of its numerous programmable functions.
Programmable Features and Functions:

• channel mapping – assign any channel from 1 to 9 to the 7 outputs of the Berg 7p (it has seven output channel ports, but you can replace any of them with channels 8 and 9 using the Castle Link)
• adjustable servo response rate
• real time slider control on screen to set your fail safe servo positions and view your transmitter’s signal outputs as you move your radio’s control sticks
• Fail-Safe Mode

The Castle Creations Berg 7p receiver not only gives you these truly useful innovations in receiver function, it is also easy to use! Using microprocessor driven True Digital Signal Processing (TDSP) and Transmitter Signal Recognition (TSR) functions, the Berg 7 ensures flight after flight of glitch-free operation!

Berg 7P – Horizontal

The Horizontal Pin version of the Berg 7P is the same as the vertical version, except that it allows servos to be plugged in from the side instead of the top. (RX-7CH HP)

Where To Buy Castle Creations Berg Receivers

Draganfly Innovations www.rctoys.com is the best place on the ‘Net to buy Castle Creations Berg receivers because they offer FREE SHIPPING within North America on all Castle Creations products! Order online or call 1-800-979-9794 today.

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Castle Creations produces two lines of RC airplane and electric helicopter brushless speed controllers (ESCs). The first is the Thunderbird line, which focuses on good value without sacrificing features. The second is the Phoenix line, which adds features and contains ESCs with higher current and voltage handling capabilities.

Thunderbird VS Phoenix

The Thunderbird and Phoenix ESCs both share many features. These include:

• Battery Eliminator Circuit (BEC) – all except HV Opto-coupled models
• Safe “Power On”
• Microprocessor Controlled
• Tough surface mount construction
• Audible Arming Signal
• Auto Motor cut-off with reset
• Low torque “Soft Start” – protects gear boxes and belt drives from shock
• Smooth reverse exponential throttle
• Self-calibrating endpoints – maximizes usable stick travel
• Auto shut-down when signal is lost
• Simple setup: no complicated switches or wiring
• Universal RX connector

The difference between the Thunderbird and Phoenix lines is their cost and their degree of programmability. The Thunderbird series is lower priced, simple to use, and gives you control over three programmable features. The Phoenix series is priced slightly higher, but gives you eight programmable features, and the ability to use more cells if you do not require the Battery Eliminator Circuit (BEC). The Phoenix line of Electronic Speed Controls also include the HV models (PHXHV-45, PHXHV-85, PHXHV-110) which are able to handle more cells (Up to 12 LiPo cells or 36 NiMH or NiCd cells).

Thunderbird series Electronic Speed Controls (Motor Controllers) come set with Auto-LiPo and no brake for 3D action right from the package. They use simplified programming steps to allow you to easily program these three settings:

• Brake ON/OFF
• LiPo or NiCd/NiMH cutoff
• Motor reversing

Phoenix series motor controllers increase the number of programmable features to eight, giving you more control over the way your ESC behaves:

• Cutoff Voltage
• Current Limiting
• Brake Type
• Throttle Type
• Electronic Timing
• Low Voltage Cutoff Type
• Soft Start
• PWM Switching Rate

Thunderbird Models:

Thunderbird 9

The Castle Creations Thunderbird 9 Brushless ESC (Electronic Speed Control) is great for lightweight applications where top of the line features are needed, and good value is desired.
Specifications:

• Manufacturers Part Number: TB-9
• Max Current: 9 Amps
• Max Voltage: 15 Volts, 3s Lipo or 10 NiMH/NiCad
• BEC: Linear 1.5 Amp Max
• Cut-off: Auto lipo or NiMH/NiCad
• Size: 1.02 x .67 x .32″ (26 x 17 x 8mm)
• Weight: 0.3 oz (8g)

Thunderbird 18

The Thunderbird 18 Brushless ESC (Electronic Speed Control) from Castle Creations has twice the current rating of the Thunderbird 9, and a BEC rated at 3 amps (compared to the TB9′s 1.5 amp Battery Eliminator Circuit)
Specifications:

• Manufacturers Part Number: TB-18
• Max Current: 18 Amps
• Max Voltage: 15 Volts, 3s Lipo or 10 NiMH/NiCad
• BEC: Linear 3.0 Amp Max
• Cut-off: Auto lipo or NiMH/NiCad
• Size: 1.32″ x 0.90″ x 0.33″ (34 x 23 x 8mm)
• Weight: 0.6 oz (17g)

Thunderbird 36

The Castle Creations Thunderbird 36 Brushless ESC (Electronic Speed Control) doubles the current rating again, with only a 3 gram (0.1 ounce) increase in weight.
Specifications:

• Manufacturers Part Number: TB-36
• Max Current: 36 Amps
• Max Voltage: 15 Volts, 3s Lipo or 10 NiMH/NiCad
• BEC: Linear 3.0 Amp Max
• Cut-off: Auto lipo or NiMH/NiCad
• Size: 1.50″ x 1.00″ x 0.35″ (38 x 25 x 9mm)
• Weight: 0.7 oz (20g)

Thunderbird 54

The Thunderbird 54 Brushless ESC (Electronic Speed Control) by Castle Creations completes the Thunderbird line with an impressive 54 amp current handling ability.
Specifications:

• Manufacturers Part Number: TB-54
• Max Current: 54 Amps
• Max Voltage: 15 Volts, 3s Lipo or 10 NiMH/NiCad
• BEC: Linear 3.0 Amp Max
• Cut-off: Auto lipo or NiMH/NiCad
• Size: 2.00″ x 1.15″ x 0.40″ (51 x 29 x 10mm)
• Weight: 1.2 oz (34g)

Phoenix Models:

Phoenix 10

The Castle Creations Phoenix 10 Brushless ESC (Electronic Speed Control) is great for lightweight applications and superbly suited for micro flyers.
Specifications:

• Manufacturers Part Number: PHX-10
• Continuous Current: 10 Amps
• Max Voltage with BEC: 12.6 Volts, 3s Lipo or 10 NiMH/NiCad
• Max Voltage without BEC: 19.2 Volts, 4s Lipo or 16 NiMH/NiCad
• BEC: Linear 1.5 Amp Max
• Cut-off: Programmable
• Size: 0.73 x 0.80 x 0.16″ (19 x 20 x 4mm)
• Weight: 0.21 oz (6g)

Phoenix 25

The Castle Creations Phoenix 25 Brushless ESC (Electronic Speed Control) is a favorite choice of 3D foamy pilots. Will work with Speed 400 size brushless motors, including the Mega 16/15 series, Feigao and Himaxx 28mm motors, small and medium sized AXI motors, and Hacker B40 motors.
Specifications:

• Manufacturers Part Number: PHX-25
• Continuous Current: 25 Amps
• Max Voltage with BEC: 12.6 Volts, 3s Lipo or 10 NiMH/NiCad
• Max Voltage without BEC: 19.2 Volts, 4s Lipo or 16 NiMH/NiCad
• BEC: Linear 1.5 Amp Max
• Cut-off: Programmable
• Size: 1.08 x 0.91 x 0.16″ (27 x 23 x 4mm)
• Weight: 0.6 oz (17g)

Phoenix 35

The Castle Creations Phoenix 35 Brushless ESC (Electronic Speed Control) is great for 3-4 pound sport flyers, and also helicopters. Works with the Corona, ECO 8, or Voyager heli.
Specifications:

• Manufacturers Part Number: PHX-35
• Continuous Current: 35 Amps
• Max Voltage with BEC: 12.6 Volts, 3s Lipo or 10 NiMH/NiCad
• Max Voltage without BEC: 19.2 Volts, 4s Lipo or 16 NiMH/NiCad
• BEC: Linear 3.0 Amp Max
• Cut-off: Programmable
• Size: 1.72 x 0.95 x 0.40″ (44 x 24 x 10mm)
• Weight: 0.9 oz (24.5g)

Phoenix 45

The Castle Creations Phoenix 45 Brushless ESC (Electronic Speed Control) is suitable for warmliners, small hotliners, and even some 40 size glow conversion projects. Works with Hacker B50 and C50 motors, medium and large AXI motors, and 36mm Feigao motors.
Specifications:

• Manufacturers Part Number: PHX-45
• Continuous Current: 45 Amps
• Max Voltage with BEC: 12.6 Volts, 3s Lipo or 10 NiMH/NiCad
• Max Voltage without BEC: 19.2 Volts, 4s Lipo or 16 NiMH/NiCad
• BEC: Linear 3.0 Amp Max
• Cut-off: Programmable
• Size: 1.72 x 0.95 x 0.40″ (44 x 24 x 10mm)
• Weight: 1.0 oz (30.0g)

Phoenix 60

The Castle Creations Phoenix 60 Brushless ESC (Electronic Speed Control) is the best choice for high performance sailplanes, large helicopters, and large glowplane conversions. Great for Logo 10, and ECO 16 pilots.
Specifications:

• Manufacturers Part Number: PHX-60
• Continuous Current: 60 Amps
• Max Voltage with BEC: 12.6 Volts, 3s Lipo or 10 NiMH/NiCad
• Max Voltage without BEC: 25.2 Volts, 6s Lipo or 20 NiMH/NiCad
• BEC: Linear 3.0 Amp Max
• Cut-off: Programmable
• Size: 2.35 x 1.05 x 0.45″ (60 x 27 x 11mm)
• Weight: 2.0 oz (58.0g)

Phoenix 80

The Castle Creations Phoenix 80 Brushless ESC (Electronic Speed Control) is the top choice for LMR competition flying, F5D pylon racing, and large helicopters.
Specifications:

• Manufacturers Part Number: PHX-80
• Continuous Current: 80 Amps
• Max Voltage with BEC: 12.6 Volts, 3s Lipo or 10 NiMH/NiCad
• Max Voltage without BEC: 25.2 Volts, 6s Lipo or 20 NiMH/NiCad
• BEC: Linear 3.0 Amp Max
• Cut-off: Programmable
• Size: 2.65 x 1.05 x 0.45″ (67 x 27 x 11mm)
• Weight: 2.1 oz (60.0g)

Phoenix 125

The Castle Creations Phoenix 125 Brushless ESC (Electronic Speed Control) is the paramount controller for either competition F5B and F5D flying, or high energy hotliner sport flying.
Specifications:

• Manufacturers Part Number: PHX-125
• Continuous Current: 125 Amps
• Max Voltage with BEC: 12.6 Volts, 3s Lipo or 10 NiMH/NiCad
• Max Voltage without BEC: 25.2 Volts, 6s Lipo or 20 NiMH/NiCad
• BEC: Linear 3.0 Amp Max
• Cut-off: Programmable
• Size: 2.35 x 1.05 x 1.00″ (60 x 27 x 25mm)
• Weight: 3.2 oz (91.0g)

Phoenix HV 45

The Castle Creations Phoenix HV 45 Brushless ESC (Electronic Speed Control) works with .40 size electric conversions and has been successfully tested in an 11lb Funtana 90s aircraft.
Specifications:

• Manufacturers Part Number: PHXHV-45
• Continuous Current: 45 Amps
• Max Voltage (no BEC): 50 Volts, 4-12s Lipo or 12-36 NiMH/NiCad
• Cut-off: Programmable
• Size: 2.60 x 1.05 x 0.50″ (66 x 24 x 13mm)
• Weight: 1.9 oz (59.0g)

Phoenix HV 85

The Castle Creations Phoenix HV 85 Brushless ESC (Electronic Speed Control) works in all quarter and giant scale fixed wing aircraft,competition F3A, giant scale aerobatics, and large helicopters.
Specifications:

• Manufacturers Part Number: PHXHV-85
• Continuous Current: 85 Amps
• Max Voltage (no BEC): 50 Volts, 4-12s Lipo or 12-36 NiMH/NiCad
• Cut-off: Programmable
• Size: 2.80 x 1.55 x 1.00″ (71 x 39 x 25mm)
• Weight: 4.2 oz (119g)

Phoenix HV 110

The Castle Creations Phoenix HV 110 Brushless ESC (Electronic Speed Control) is the most powerful speed control made by Castle Creations.
Specifications:

• Manufacturers Part Number: PHXHV-110
• Continuous Current: 110 Amps
• Max Voltage (no BEC): 50 Volts, 4-12s Lipo or 12-36 NiMH/NiCad
• Cut-off: Programmable
• Size: 2.80 x 1.55 x 1.25″ (71 x 39 x 32mm)
• Weight: 5.3 oz (150g)

Castle Link ESC Programmer

The Castle Link USB programming kit for Castle Creations Thunderbird and Phoenix speed controllers is in every rc hobbyist’s toolbox. Easily program the software on your Castle Creations ESC and tweak its performance for your exact RC application. The Castle Link connects your PC to your ESC and includes all the necessary software. Upgrades for the included software are provided on the Castle Creations Web site. Not only does the Castle Link program your Thunderbird or Phoenix ESC but it also supports Castle Creations Mamba, Barracuda, and Berg 7 receivers.

Where To Buy Castle Creations ESCs

The best place to buy Castle Creations ESCs is Draganfly Innovations www.rctoys.com because they offer free shipping within North America on all Castle Creations products! Draganfly Innovations also has a comprehensive Castle Creations Download page where you can find all the Castle Creations Manuals and User Guides. Order online or call 1-800-979-9794 today.

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Black Ghost Micro Infrared RC Helicopter

$56.95 USD

The Bladerunner Black Ghost Helicopter is the newest rc heli in the BladeRunner series. With dual contra-rotating main rotors, the Black Ghost is a very stable micro helicopter available. The BlackGhost comes completely assembled and ready to fly. The Black Ghost Heli is perfect for beginner RC helicopter pilots.

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BladeRunner Series Micro Mosquito

$54.95 USD

The Micro Mosquito RC indoor helicopter is ready to fly within minutes. Similar to the Firefly, the Micro Mosquito shares the insectoid appearance and glowing LED eyes of the Firefly. With three channel control you have command over up, down, left, right, forward, and reverse. The Micro Mosquito electric rc helicopter measures 6.5? (16.5cm) overall, and weighs 1oz (28g).

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Air Hogs Havoc Stinger RC Electric Helicopters

$49.95 USD

These Havoc Stingers are the latest micro rc helis from Air Hogs / SpinMaster. Their insect-like appearance is ultra-cool, especially with their glowing LED eyes and detailed insect wing styled rotor blades.

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Micro Ranger RC Electric Helicopters

$39.95 USD

Venom Micro Ranger Mini Indoor Electric Helicopters are perfect for flying indoors in any size of room, and can provide hours of entertainment. With full control, the IR (Infrared) Mini RC Helicopter gives you the freedom to fly up or down with varying throttle, and turn right or left with proportional control.

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Mini Bell Infrared RC Helicopter

$39.95 USD

The same size as the Mini Heli, the Mini Bell indoor IR remote control electric helicopter is both beautifully detailed and fun to fly. The impact resistant plastic body and two channel easy to use IR controller let you fly with confidence. Soar around rooms and over the heads of your friends. Only 6? (15.2cm) overall, the Mini Bell electric rc helicopter weighs 0.4oz (11g).

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Great News RC Blimp Pilots!
You’ve been asking for months when the white High-Lift RC Blimp Envelopes will be back in stock. The time is now! The truck is unloaded and they’re back in stock.

Why would you want a high-lift super-size RC blimp envelope?
If you live at an altitude of over 4,000 ft the air density is too low to properly fly our 36 and 52 inch blimp and UFO balloons. The answer is this high lift blimp balloon. At 52″ x 37″ x 37″ the high lift balloon wider and taller than our regular blimp balloons/envelopes and holds 2 cubic feet more helium.

Another advantage of having a high-lift blimp balloon for your MachII or MachIII airship is the ability to hold advertising stickers and remain buoyant – and the white background is perfect for properly displaying your ads and logos.

Is it compatible with my RC Blimp?
Yes! The high-lift envelope is compatible with all our MachII and MachIII remote controlled blimps and flying saucers – including the RC Blimp Bomber and all 36″ and 52″ RC blimps from Interactive Toy Concepts Ltd. Simply remove your current balloon and attach this high-lift version.

Buy a high-lift r/c blimp envelope upgrade for your airship at www.RCToys.com – while supplies last. Looking for another replacement r/c blimp balloon? We have them as well.

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Getting Started With Your New Mini 9g Helicopter

1. Remove the mini Heli from its packaging
2. Install 6 new alkaline batteries in the transmitter
3. Slide the door on the front of the transmitter open and unroll the charge cable
4. Connect the charge cable to the port on the side of the helicopter, with the helicopter turned off and the transmitter turned on



5. The Green light with be on while charging, and go out when the charge is completed (The Red light may go out after about 10 minutes, but do not disconnect the helicopter until the Green light goes out)

Flying the Mini Heli

1. Turn on the transmitter and the helicopter
2. Place the helicopter on the ground, or a flat surface
3. Push on the throttle stick until the helicopter lifts into the air
4. Once in the air, hover by increasing or decreasing the amount of throttle by small increments



5. Trim the helicopter by pressing the buttons labeled “ST.TRIM”
6. If the helicopter spins to the right, press the button labeled “L”, and if it spins to the left, press the button labeled “R”
7. When adjusting the trim, press and release the buttons quickly, do not hold them down
8. If the helicopter spins rapidly, you may need to press the button ten or more times
9. If the spinning increases, try pressing the other button
10. Once the helicopter is hovering and trimmed, now it is time to enjoy flying it – use the throttle to move up and down, and the directional control to move left and right

Tweaking your Mini Heli

• For faster forward flight, add tiny amounts of weight to the nose of the helicopter

Mini Heli Troubleshooting Tips

• Mini Heli spins rapidly
  • First try trimming it as described above
  • If this does not work, check the tail rotor for damage, and replace if cracked
  • Check for hair or lint wrapped around the tail motor shaft, and remove carefully
  • When removing or replacing the tail rotor, ensure the tapered end is toward the motor, and the flares on the blades face outward
• Mini Heli shakes strongly
  • Check the weights on the underside of main rotor stabilizer
  • If the weight are loose, or have fallen out, fix them in place with some CA glue, using the same amount on either side to maintain balance
• Mini Heli lacks power
  • Ensure the helicopter has been fully charged, if the transmitter batteries are not fresh, replace them and then charge the Mini Heli
  • If this does not work, try cycling the battery by discharging the helicopter by letting it run until the main rotor slows down, and then giving it a full charge
• Mini Heli does not respond to controller
  • Replace the transmitter batteries with fresh alkalines and charge the helicopter
  • With the helicopter and transmitter on, try throttling up with the channel selection switch set to A, then B, then C
• Mini Heli is out of trim each time it is turned on
  • This is normal, to make it easier you can count the number of times you have to press the trim adjustment. The next time you turn it on, simply press the trim button the same number of times
• Mini Heli is hard to control right after being charged
  • When the helicopter is freshly charged it will have more power, this will smooth out as you use it, and should return to optimum power levels after the first minute of flight
  • To limit the initial power, try unplugging the helicopter a minute or two before the charge would normally finish
• The tail of the Mini Heli is not straight
  • The tail should normally hold the tail motor lying flat
  • If the tail has become mis-aligned after a crash, it can be gently straightened by hand

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