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TWISTER SKYLIFT
WORLDS' FIRST EVER!
READY TO FLY 4 CHANNEL R/C
TANDEM ROTOR HELICOPTER
Assembly & Flight Training guide
1
ST
TANDEM
ROTOR
RTF
HELI
SPECIFICATIONS
Main rotor diameter .................................................................34cm (13.4ins)
Fuselage length .......................................................................50cm (19.75ins)
R/C transmitter ........................................ 35mHz FM 4 channel with 4 trims
Cyclic steering............................................... hi-torque EnerG micro servos
On-board power ................................11.1V Li-polymer (with cell balancer)
Weight............................................................................................ approx 400g
Flight time per charge ....................................around 5 mins (approximate)
Main drive .......................................4 motors + ballraced steel main shafts
KIT CONTENTS
Twister SkyLift helicopter ............................................................................... 1
Twister 4-channel FM transmitter (Tx) ......................................................... 1
Twister 11.1V lithium polymer battery pack................................................. 1
Twister Lithium 12V DC/DC balancer charger............................................. 1
Twister 240V mains power supply................................................................. 1
Twister SkyLift instruction manual................................................................ 1
Twister SkyLift Instructional Flight Training DVD ....................................... 1
FREE main blades (upper & lower) .........................................................1 set
Flight Simulator USB cable set & adaptor (PC use)................................... 1
AA pencell transmitter batteries ................................................................... 8
This high performance model must be assembled according to the
instructions. May cause serious injury to persons or property if not
used responsibly or if operated without due caution.
Unsuitable for children under 14 years old.
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Page 1: Specifications
Twister Lithium 12V DC/DC balancer charger..........1 Twister 240V mains power supply..............1 Twister SkyLift instruction manual..............1 Twister SkyLift Instructional Flight Training DVD ........1 FREE main blades (upper & lower) ............1 set Flight Simulator USB cable set & adaptor (PC use)........1 AA pencell transmitter batteries .............. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Swashplate level check(Mode 2)..14 CRASHES & SPARE PARTS Swashplate roll check(Mode 2)..14 The Twister SkyLift has been designed to be strong Swashplate elevator check(Mode 2) 15 and very easy to repair, however, the helicopter is not Throttle check(Mode 2)....... 15 invulnerable and most people will accidentally break Yaw check .......... -
Page 3: Introduction
Test-flown, Flight Guaranteed and Ready to Fly! and can be purchased through model and hobby The Twister SkyLift is ready to fly and is designed outlets. Some FREE spares are included which will for use indoors and outdoors (in still/calm help you through your learning phase. -
Page 4: General Safety Concerning Helicopters
▼ 32.Insert the 8AA alkaline batteries into the transmitter battery compartment being careful to observe battery polarity. Although the Twister SkyLift is strong, all model helicopters require careful handling and a delicate touch. In particular, take great care with small screws/bolts when fitting the blades and with the electrical connections to and from the on-board electronics. -
Page 5: Transmitter Part Names
Frequency crystal Reversing switches REVERSING SWITCHES They are factory-set and should NOT be switched for flying your Twister SkyLift. They may be useful if you use other models or fly the many models available within R/C flight simulators. TRANSMITTER MODE CONVERSION The transmitter can be converted from throttle left to throttle right and vice versa (i.e. -
Page 6: Battery & Charger
Twister SkyLift BATTERY & CHARGER LITHIUM POLYMER FLIGHT BATTERY Charging lead only The Lithium polymer (Li-po) flight battery is a high power battery designed to give a flight time of up to 6 minutes per charge. It is supplied in a partially charged state. -
Page 7: Aerial & Flight Battery
Twister SkyLift ▼ 1. Connect the charger to your power source. The 'POWER' LED will flash red. ▼ 2. Plug the 3-pin connector on your Li-po battery into the socket in the right side of the charger. The green LED will light and the red LED will glow solid red. -
Page 8: Rotor Blade & Flybar Attachment
Twister SkyLift ROTOR BLADE & FLYBAR ATTACHMENT The upper and lower main blades have been removed for shipping and must be refitted to the helicopter according to the following instructions. N.B. a complete set of spare blades is included too. - Page 9 Twister SkyLift ▼ 13.Repeat the previoust two steps to attach the remaining 6 blades to the helicopter ensuring the correct placement of upper and lower blade types. ▼ 14.The flybars are snapped into position into the holes in the upper centre hub and do not require any screws.
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Page 10: Upper Swashplate Linkages
Long slot to the bottom ▼ 11.Attach two links to the helicopter as per the diagram below. Do the same for the other rotor assembly. Upper swashplate linkage Upper swashplate linkage ▼ 1Your Twister SkyLift rotor assembly should now look like this: http://www.jperkinsdistribution.co.uk... -
Page 11: Transmitter - Throttle Left (Mode 2)
Twister SkyLift TRANSMITTER - THROTTLE LEFT (MODE 2) A hovering helicopter is controlled about 4 axes; yaw, pitch, roll and height. Your transmitter has 2 dual-axis precision stick units with two controls on each stick. In a throttle left (mode 2) transmitter The left stick controls height (climb or descent) and tail rotor controls yaw (left or right). -
Page 12: Transmitter - Throttle Right (Mode 1)
Twister SkyLift TRANSMITTER - THROTTLE RIGHT (MODE 1) A hovering helicopter is controlled about 4 axes; yaw, pitch, roll and height. Your transmitter has 2 dual-axis precision stick units with two controls on each stick. In a throttle right (mode 1) transmitter The right stick controls height (climb or descent) and cyclic aileron control to roll the helicopter left ▼... -
Page 13: Power Checks And Connecting Up
Twister SkyLift POWER CHECKS AND CONNECTING UP CONNECTING THE LI-PO BATTERY ▼ 11.Plug the battery connector into the matching battery lead emerging from the side of the canopy. WARNING! Keep hands, clothing, eyes, animals and children well clear when connecting power to this model or when flying it! -
Page 14: Swashplate Level Check(Mode 2)
Twister SkyLift SWASHPLATE LEVEL CHECK (MODE 2 TRANSMITTER) The next stage requires you check control servo operation. Proceed as follows: Swashplate Adjust cyclic trims to level swashplate (Mode 2 transmitter shown) The helicopter swashplates should be horizontal when viewed from the front and from the side of ▼... -
Page 15: Swashplate Elevator Check(Mode 2)
Twister SkyLift SWASHPLATE ELEVATOR CHECK (MODE 2 TRANSMITTER) Fore and aft cyclic - Move the fore and aft (elevator) stick forward. ▼ Check swashplate moves by a small amount. THROTTLE CHECK (MODE 2 TRANSMITTER) Throttle - Slowly push the throttle stick forward by a small amount until the main rotors start to ▼... -
Page 16: Range & Power Check
WARNING! You must take care and ensure the flying area is large enough and contains no obstacles (such as children, animals or furniture), which could be hit while you are flying your Twister SkyLift. FLIGHT CONTROLS MODE 2 FLIGHT CONTROLS LAYOUT... -
Page 17: Right Stick Unit Functions
Twister SkyLift RIGHT STICK UNIT FUNCTIONS The right stick operates the 'cyclic' steering controls and moves the helicopter forwards/ ■ backwards and to the left/right in the horizontal plane. See below: Forwards Crab Crab left right Backwards LEFT STICK UNIT FUNCTIONS The left stick operates throttle (main rotor speed) and yaw control. -
Page 18: Flight Controls Mode 1
Twister SkyLift Moving the stick to the left or right will rotate the nose to left or right. This is called 'yaw control'. ■ See below: Rotate Rotate nose left nose right Climb Rotate Rotate nose left nose right Descend... -
Page 19: Right Stick Unit Functions
Twister SkyLift RIGHT STICK UNIT FUNCTIONS The right stick operates the throttle (main rotor speed) and the 'cyclic' steering which moves the ■ helicopter to the left/right in the horizontal plane. See below: Climb Crab Crab Crab Crab left right... -
Page 20: Left Stick Unit Functions
Twister SkyLift LEFT STICK UNIT FUNCTIONS The left stick operates both yaw control and the forwards/backwards 'cyclic' steering controls. ▼ Moving the stick to the left or right will rotate the nose to left or right. This is called 'yaw control'. -
Page 21: Fine Tuning Of Yaw Control
Crash damage is not covered by warranty. DAMAGE PREVENTION FEATURES Unique features built into your Twister SkyLift are designed to prevent accidental damage to the power, drive and electronics systems. LBW (LOW BATTERY WARNING) BEACON The LED on the upper cabin of the helicopter will flash blue when the battery needs charging. -
Page 22: How Does A Helicopter Fly
flys itself! Transmitter stick movements Your Twister SkyLift requires relatively firm control inputs due to the large degree of inherent stability designed-in. However, do not move the sticks to extreme positions! A sensitive touch is required on the sticks. -
Page 23: Flight Training Guide
SkyLift for a walk'. These first flights should be made with the Twister SkyLift in contact with the ground at all times. Apply just enough power to make the helicopter light on the wheels and add a few clicks of forward trim to tilt the rotor discs forwards. - Page 24 Next, practice crabbing your Twister SkyLift to the right and left using cyclic controls: From the hover, briefly 'nudge' a small amount of right roll. Your Twister SkyLift will start a drift to the right. Put in a small amount of opposite roll to halt the drift, then a small amount of left roll to start a drift to the left.
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Page 25: Usb Pc Flight Simulator Cable
USB PC FLIGHT SIMULATOR CABLE Your Twister SkyLift is supplied with a USB cable that connects via the socket on the rear of the transmitter to a Windows PC or notebook PC. This allows you to fly an R/C Flight Simulator using your Twister Skylift transmitter! Practice first—Fly later! -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
Twister SkyLift TROUBLESHOOTING MAIN ROTOR DOES NOT TURN ■ Check throttle stick and trim lever are in the fully down position before advancing the throttle stick. ■ Check all electrical connections and that the receiver crystal is seated securely in the socket in the receiver unit. -
Page 27: Lithium Polymer Battery Safety
Twister SkyLift LITHIUM POLYMER BATTERY SAFETY Before Charging Li-po batteries ■ Before charging your battery check for any damage e.g. check if the battery has expanded or swollen in size or if the battery cells have been punctured. If any of the above is true: DO NOT CHARGE THE BATTERY! Charging Li-po’s... - Page 28 Twister SkyLift http://www.jperkinsdistribution.co.uk...
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Page 29: Parts Listing
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Page 30: Important! - Additional Instructions
Additional Instructions - please read carefully 1/ See Page 7. Battery positioning Your helicopter includes a narrower, lighter battery pack. Fit and secure the battery in position using the retaining band supplied. See illustration opposite: 2/ Factory setup Band This model has been set up (and test flown) at the factory in BEGINNER/SCALE CONFIGURATION.