J. Perkins Twister Instruction Manual

Ready-built mini r/c helicopter with 4-channel r/c including "buddy box" flight training system with pupil trainer cable

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READY-BUILT MINI R/C HELICOPTER WITH 4-CHANNEL R/C
INCLUDING 'BUDDY BOX' FLIGHT TRAINING SYSTEM WITH PUPIL TRAINER CABLE
Learn to fly
R/C helicopters
with the
completely
assembled
Twister
–includes
35FM precision
transmitter
with all
equipment
factory-fitted
AND test-flown
SPECIFICATIONS
Main rotor diameter ........................................520 mm
Fuselage length ................................................500 mm
Radio control ............................................... 4-channel
(with 2 micro servos, speed controllers, piezo gyro)
Flying weight..........................................................300g
CONTENTS
Assembled helicopter (incl. main & tail motors) ... 1
4 ch 35Mhz FM transmitter (incl. trainer switch)... 1
"4 in1" on-board electronics unit
(6 channel receiver, piezo gyro, electronic mixers
and speed controllers) ............................................... 1
Micro servos................................................................ 2
Transmitter and receiver crystals .................... 1 pair
8.4V 600 mAh Ni-Mh battery pack............................ 1
Mains charger (220V UK 3-pin type) ........................ 1
Trainer cable................................................................ 1
Instructional DVD (showing Mode 1 setup) ........... 1
Transmitter instruction manual................................. 1
Twister instruction manual........................................ 1
http://www.jperkinsdistribution.co.uk
COMPLETELY
FREE
Instructional DVD
FREE
Flight Training Guide
FREE
'Buddy Box' trainer cable
EVERY TWISTER IS
EVERY TWISTER IS
4-in-1 unit
FEATURES
 Factory-assembled, RC installed COMPLETELY
READY-TO-FLY micro RC helicopter
 One-piece '4 in 1' on-board computerised
electronics unit saves weight, improves
performance and simplifies use
 Transmitter with buddy box training switch and
charging socket with adjustable height sticks
and silky smooth operation
 Trainer lead AND instructional DVD included
 Speed controller disallows high throttle starts
 Throttle Fail-safe cuts in when signal lost
 Gyro is disabled at closed throttle to prevent
unexpected tail rotor starts during transport
 Ball bearing swashplate, rotor head, main shaft
and tail shaft for ultimate precision
 Carbon fibre boom, UC struts, flybar, etc
 Rechargeable 8.4V Nimh battery
 Around 10 minutes flying per charge
 UK 3-pin 240V mains flight charger
 Only requires 8 AA alkaline cells
 Ideal for newcomers to R/C
 Upgradeable to collective pitch
READY TO FLY!
ASSEMBLED!
FLIGHT-GUARANTEED!
TEST-FLOWN!
Includes 3-
pin charger,
Nimh
rechargeable
and 'Buddy
box' trainer
cable

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Summary of Contents for J. Perkins Twister

  • Page 1 Instructional DVD (showing Mode 1 setup) ... 1  UK 3-pin 240V mains flight charger Transmitter instruction manual......... 1  Only requires 8 AA alkaline cells Twister instruction manual........1  Ideal for newcomers to R/C  Upgradeable to collective pitch http://www.jperkinsdistribution.co.uk...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Crash damage is not covered by warranty. The Twister has been designed to be very strong and very easy to repair. In addition, all parts are available as spares from your supplier. Study the exploded view of the helicopter carefully to understand the relationship between parts and how to replace them if necessary.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    WARNING! The Twister is ready to fly and requires only 8AA RC flight is achieved through low power RF alkaline transmitter batteries. transmissions and is susceptible to interference.
  • Page 4: Nimh Flight Battery Safety

    Never leave a battery charging on a car seat  your Twister motors are physically stalled and or flammable surface in case of fire. prevented from turning, you must immediately Never attempt to charge a hot Nimh ...
  • Page 5: Rotor Blades Check

    This is the reverse of what you might expect... green continuously. please be assured the Twister requires the blades Do not move the helicopter during this to be reasonably tight in the blade holders - not checking and calibration process.
  • Page 6: Control Operation Check

    Then immediately throttle back. 'fixed pitch'. Height is managed using the throttle stick of your E Your Twister is ready for flight. Sky transmitter. N.B. After finishing flying you should always first Push forward to climb, pull back to descend.
  • Page 7: Flight Training Guide

    By briefly moving the Make sure the take-off floor has a smooth surface stick to the left any right drift or movement will be rather than carpet which can trip up the Twister arrested or reduced. during ground handling.
  • Page 8: Step 3-Going For A Walk

    If it tilts forward, you will need to apply rear elevator The first 'hop' is a natural next step from walking trim to correct. And vice versa if the Twister tends your Twister. Whilst walking you apply a small to tilt backwards towards you.
  • Page 9: Step 5-Hovering And Manoeuvres

    From the hover, briefly 'nudge' a small amount of Straighten the blades out to the flying right roll. Your Twister will start a drift to the right. position and try again. Put in a small amount of opposite roll to halt the ...
  • Page 10: Main Rotor Does Not Turn

     Solution 2 – Main motor needs to be loosened because the main gear/motor pinion gear mesh is too tight. The motor is retained by 2 screws. Slacken off both screws. Push the motor away from the main gear and retighten the screws in the new position. TWISTER EXPLODED VIEW 6600610 6600620...
  • Page 11: Spare Parts And Option Parts

    SPARE PARTS AND OPTION PARTS 6600800 TAIL GEAR & SHAFT Helicopter components 6600610 ROTOR HEAD PLATE 6600810 TAIL BEARING 2x6x3 (2) 6600620 MAIN BLADE CONTROL LINK 6600820 TAIL ROTOR BLADE SET 6600630 MAIN BLADES (PAIR) 6600830 TAIL BOOM (CARBON FIBRE) 6600640 CENTRE HUB 6600880...
  • Page 12 6600690 LINK SET 6600780 VERTICAL FIN SET 6600870 MOTOR HEAT-SINK 6600700 MAIN MOTOR 6600790 TAIL MOTOR 6600880 SCREW SET 6600710 MAIN FRAME SET 6600800 TAIL GEAR & SHAFT 6600890 TAIL MOTOR WIRE 6600810 TAIL BEARING 2x6x3 (2) 6600720 BATTERY MOUNTING 6600900 MAIN MOTOR WIRE 6600820 TAIL ROTOR BLADE SET 6600730 MAIN GEAR &...

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