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Twister Aggressor2.4 Assembly & Flight Training Manual

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TWISTER AGGRESSOR2.4
READY TO FLY 4 CHANNEL R/C HELICOPTER
SPECIFICATIONS
Main rotor diameter ..............................................................................340mm
Length ......................................................................................................411mm
Radio control ............................................ Planet 5 2.4GHz Advanced FHSS
Flying weight..........................................................Around 220g (7.7 ounces)
Cyclic control................................................. hi-torque EnErG micro servos
On-board electronics ..................................... Twister 3-in-1 & R6M 2.4GHz
On-board power ..................................7.4V Li-polymer (with cell balancer)
Charger ........................... 240V power supply + DC balancing fast charger
Flight time .................................................... Up to 10 minutes (approximate)
Main drive ................................Twin motors & ballraced steel main shafts
Gyro ........................................................................................... Piezo dual rate
CONTENTS
TEST-FLOWN & FLIGHT-GUARANTEED helicopter.................................... 1
Planet 5 2.4GHz Advanced FHSS transmitter.............................................. 1
EnErG micro servos – factory installed........................................................ 2
Planet R6M 2.4GHz receiver – factory installed ........................................ 1
Twister 3-in-1 unit – factory installed ........................................................... 1
Twister 7.4V Lithium polymer battery pack.................................................. 1
Twister Lithium polymer 12V DC/DC Charger .............................................. 1
Twister 240v mains power supply ................................................................. 1
Spare main blades (upper & lower sets) ..................................................... 1
AA pencell transmitter batteries ................................................................... 4
Assembly & Flight Training guide
TWISTER
Aggressor
2.4
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.
Planet•
2.4GHz
ADVANCED
FHSS
rock-solid r/c
Unsuitable for children under 14 years old.

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  • Page 1 Radio control ..........Planet 5 2.4GHz Advanced FHSS Flying weight............Around 220g (7.7 ounces) Cyclic control..........hi-torque EnErG micro servos On-board electronics ........Twister 3-in-1 & R6M 2.4GHz On-board power ........7.4V Li-polymer (with cell balancer) Charger ......240V power supply + DC balancing fast charger Flight time ............

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CRASHES & SPARE PARTS A. Flight controls layout ...... 15 B. Right stick unit functions....16 The Twister Aggressor2.4 has been designed to be C. Left stick unit functions ....17 strong and very easy to repair, however, the helicopter is Fine tuning of yaw control ......

  • Page 3: Introduction

    All spare parts are available for the Twister Test-flown, Flight Guaranteed and Ready to Fly! Aggressor2.4 and can be purchased through model The Twister Aggressor2.4 is ready to fly and is and hobby outlets. Some FREE spares are included designed for use indoors and outdoors (in calm which will 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 Aggressor2.4 is strong, all model helicopters require careful handling and a delicate touch. In particular, take great care with the electrical connections to and from the '3-in-1' control unit and also the main rotor associated parts.

  • Page 5: Transmitter Part Names

    Reversing switches are used to reverse the direction of the four flying controls. They are factory-set and should NOT be switched for flying your Twister Aggressor2.4. They may be useful if you use other models or fly the many models available within R/C flight simulators.

  • Page 6: Flight Preparation

    Do not be tempted to run the battery past this stage as you will be over-discharging and the battery may be damaged. WARNING! We recommend that you use only the supplied Twister charger with this battery. WARNING! Over-discharging will shorten the life of the battery or damage it. Stop flying immediately the LBW (Low Battery Warning) beacon starts flashing and recharge the battery.

  • Page 7: Fitting The Flight Battery

    Planet• 2.4GHz ADVANCED FHSS rock-solid r/c ▼ 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: Linkage Checks

    TWISTER Twister Aggressor 2.4 Aggressor D. LINKAGE CHECKS ▼ 1. Check that all linkages and connectors are attached and that rotating parts are free to rotate smoothly. ▼ 2. Check that all linkages move freely with no binding or stiffness. Free off any linkages that show any sign of tightness or binding.

  • Page 9: Transmitter Layout Throttle Right (Mode 1)

    Planet• 2.4GHz ADVANCED FHSS rock-solid r/c TRANSMITTER LAYOUT THROTTLE RIGHT (MODE 1) STICK AND TRIM CONTROL SUMMARY Fore and aft cyclic trim Throttle trim Fore and aft/Yaw stick Throttle/Roll stick Planet• T0804A Yaw trim Roll cyclic trim ▼ 11.Move the throttle (right stick) and throttle trim of your transmitter to the lowest (low throttle) position as shown above.

  • Page 10: Power Checks And Connecting Up

    TWISTER Twister Aggressor 2.4 Aggressor POWER CHECKS AND CONNECTING UP A. 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 11 Planet• 2.4GHz ADVANCED FHSS rock-solid r/c B. SWASHPLATE LEVEL CHECK (MODE 2 TRANSMITTER) The next stage requires you check control servo operation. Proceed as follows: Adjust cyclic trims to level swashplate (Mode 2 transmitter shown) The helicopter swashplate should be horizontal when viewed from the front and from the side of the ▼...
  • Page 12 TWISTER Twister Aggressor 2.4 Aggressor D. SWASHPLATE ELEVATOR CHECK (MODE 2 TRANSMITTER) Fore and aft cyclic - Move the fore and aft (elevator) stick forward. ▼ The swashplate will tilt as indicated above. E. THROTTLE CHECK (MODE 2 TRANSMITTER) Throttle - Slowly push the throttle stick forward by a small amount and check that the main rotors ▼...

  • Page 13: Flight Controls Mode 2

    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 Aggressor2.4. FLIGHT CONTROLS MODE 2 A. FLIGHT CONTROLS LAYOUT...

  • Page 14: Right Stick Unit Functions

    TWISTER Twister Aggressor 2.4 Aggressor B. 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...

  • Page 15: Flight Controls Mode 1

    Planet• 2.4GHz ADVANCED FHSS rock-solid r/c 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 FLIGHT CONTROLS MODE 1...

  • Page 16: Right Stick Unit Functions

    TWISTER Twister Aggressor 2.4 Aggressor B. 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: Crab Crab left...

  • Page 17: Left Stick Unit Functions

    Planet• 2.4GHz ADVANCED FHSS rock-solid r/c C. 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 18: Fine Tuning Of Yaw Control

    Make any adjustments/repairs as necessary. Crash damage is not covered by warranty. DAMAGE PREVENTION FEATURES Unique features built into your Twister Aggressor2.4 are designed to prevent accidental damage to the power, drive and electronics systems. LBW (LOW BATTERY WARNING) BEACON The LED on the cabin of the helicopter will flash blue when the battery needs charging.

  • Page 19: How Does A Helicopter Fly

    Push the rudder stick left to yaw the nose of the helicopter to the left and push to the right to yaw the nose right. Your Twister Aggressor2.4 helicopter is fitted with a micro piezo gyro and electronic mixing system which automatically helps stabilise the tail making for much easier flight.

  • Page 20: Flight Training Guide

    Never apply too much throttle too quickly. WALKING THE HELICOPTER The helicopter should now be trimmed and you should be in a position to start learning to 'take your Twister Aggressor2.4 for a walk'. These first flights should be made with the Twister Aggressor2.4 in contact with the ground at all times.

  • Page 21: Taking The First 'Hop

    Next, practice crabbing your Twister Aggressor2.4 to the right and left using cyclic controls: From the hover, briefly 'nudge' a small amount of right roll. Your Twister Aggressor2.4 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.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    TWISTER Twister Aggressor 2.4 Aggressor 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 '3-in-1' receiver crystal is seated securely in the socket in the '3-in-1' unit.

  • Page 23: Binding The Receiver To The Transmitter

    Planet• 2.4GHz ADVANCED FHSS rock-solid r/c BINDING THE RECEIVER TO THE TRANSMITTER Your transmitter and receiver have a coded, 'bound' relationship with each other. The setting up of this relationship is known as 'binding'. In a 'bound' transmitter/receiver relationship the receiver is exclusively bound to your transmitter and can only respond to signals received from that transmitter.

  • Page 24: Parts Listing

    TWISTER Twister Aggressor 2.4 Aggressor http://www.jperkinsdistribution.co.uk...
  • Page 25 Planet• 2.4GHz ADVANCED FHSS rock-solid r/c http://www.modelengines.com.au...

  • Page 26: Exploded View

    TWISTER Twister Aggressor 2.4 Aggressor http://www.jperkinsdistribution.co.uk...

  • Page 27: Option Parts

    Planet• 2.4GHz ADVANCED FHSS rock-solid r/c 6601775 OPTION PARTS Part No. Description 6601775 TRAINING UNDERCARRIAGE SET 6600501 CNC ALU.CENTRE HUB GUNMETAL (OPTION) 6600503 CNC ALU. SWASHPLATE GUNMETAL (OPTION) 6600501 6600505 CNC ALU. LOWER HUB GUNMETAL (OPTION) 6600507 CNC ALU. BB/HOLDER GUNMETAL (OPTION) 5507932 LED LIGHTS (3) 2 X ULTRA BRIGHT WHITE 1 X FLASHING RED LIGHT...
  • Page 28 TWISTER AGGRESSOR2.4 Planet• TWISTER Aggressor 2.4GHz ADVANCED FHSS rock-solid r/c Australasia agents: Model Engines, Melbourne, Australia www.modelengines.com.au European agents: J Perkins Distribution, Lenham, England www.jperkinsdistribution.co.uk...

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