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- Page 1 Twist 3D 480 ARF Assembly Manual...
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Page 2: Notice
Fly only in open areas to ensure safety. It is • Do not fly near power lines. recommended flying be done at AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) approved flying sites. Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a location to fly your aircraft. E-flite Twist 3D 480 ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Limited Warranty ..........23 Warranty Services ..........24 Compliance Information for the European Union ..25 Academy of Model Aeronautics National Model Aircraft Safety Code .... 25 Building and Flying Notes ........27 E-flite Twist 3D 480 ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 4: Contents Of Kit/Parts Layout
Chemistry Battery Charger True Red HANU866 EFLAEC312 Charge Lead with 12 inch Wire Deep Blue HANU873 and Jacks, 16AWG Transparent Red HANU950 PKZ5105 Painted Pilot: Extra 300 EFL2605 Wheel pants (from Edge 540 BP) E-flite Twist 3D 480 ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 5: Aileron Servo Installation
We highly recommend re-binding the radio system once all the control throws are set. This will keep the servos from moving to their endpoints until the transmitter and receiver connect. E-flite Twist 3D 480 ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 6: Hinging The Ailerons
3D throws without any binding. E-flite Twist 3D 480 ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 7: Aileron Linkage Installation
Use side cutters to remove the side of the horn facing the root of the wing. E-flite Twist 3D 480 ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 8: Landing Gear Installation
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 to install the remaining 5. Pass the Z-bend in the 2.0mm x 170mm aileron control horn and pushrod. pushrod through the center hole of the control horn. E-flite Twist 3D 480 ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 9: Motor Installation
The Park 480 will mount with a 45 degree orientation of the X-mount and the Park 450 will mount with a vertical/horizontal orientation as shown in the following photos. E-flite Twist 3D 480 ARF Assembly Manual... - Page 10 Insert the hook and loop strap through the slot in the battery tray. Make sure not to get the motor and receiver leads inside the straps as they may come accidentally disconnected when you strap down the battery. E-flite Twist 3D 480 ARF Assembly Manual...
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Page 11: Wing Installation
2. Slide the tube into the socket in the fuselage. airframe or other components, as well as Make sure to guide the lead for the aileron servo in produce unwanted flight characteristics. the fuselage when positioning the wing. E-flite Twist 3D 480 ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 12: Stabilizer Installation
E-flite Twist 3D 480 ARF Assembly Manual... - Page 13 Once satisfied, wick thin CA into the joint between the stabilizer and fuselage. Allow the CA to fully cure before proceeding. Use care not to accidentally glue the joiner wire. E-flite Twist 3D 480 ARF Assembly Manual...
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Page 14: Vertical Fin Installation
We also recommend using a hot knife to melt through the covering to help reduce damaging the wood. E-flite Twist 3D 480 ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 15: Rudder And Elevator Installation
5. Remove the T-pins from the hinges. Position the elevators so they move freely without the counterbalances hitting the ends of the stabilizer. E-flite Twist 3D 480 ARF Assembly Manual... - Page 16 Break in the hinges by working the stabilizer up and down a number of times. This will reduce the initial load on the servo when the servo is connected for the first time. E-flite Twist 3D 480 ARF Assembly Manual...
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Page 17: Rudder And Elevator Servo Installation
Do not use CA accelerator when gluing the hinges. The CA must be allowed to soak into the hinge for the best bond between the hinge and surrounding wood. E-flite Twist 3D 480 ARF Assembly Manual... - Page 18 Do not use thin CA for this step as it can wick through the nut and glue the connector to the arm. Make sure the connector still rotates freely in the arm after the glue is cured. E-flite Twist 3D 480 ARF Assembly Manual...
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Page 19: Canopy Installation
Avoid touching servo and hardware. the inside of the canopy after it has been cleaned to prevent fingerprints and debris from being inaccessible after the canopy is glued on. E-flite Twist 3D 480 ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 20: Center Of Gravity
To give your airplane a professional appearance, apply the striping tape around the edge of the canopy. Work slowly, pulling the tape to stretch it around the curves at the front of the canopy. E-flite Twist 3D 480 ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 21: Control Throws
High Rate (100%) (30% Exponential) 2.75 inch (70.0mm) Down 2.75 inch (70.0mm) Low Rate (25% Exponential) 1.25 inch (32.0mm) Down 1.25 inch (32.0mm) E-flite Twist 3D 480 ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 22: Range Test Your Radio
Twist 3D 480 will deliver with gusto. After your initial flights, you can adjust the CG to suite your flying style. You’ll find that this little dynamo’s flight envelope is limited only by your imagination! E-flite Twist 3D 480 ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 23: Daily Flight Checks
Horizon Hobby authorized service center, or (v) Products resulting liability. If you as the purchaser or user are properly secured. -
Page 24: Warranty Services
Champaign, Illinois 61822 USA Notice: Do not ship LiPo batteries to Horizon. If you productsupport@horizonhobby.com have any issue with a LiPo battery, please contact 877-504-0233 the appropriate Horizon Product Support office. E-flite Twist 3D 480 ARF Assembly Manual... -
Page 25: Compliance Information For The European Union
E-flite Twist 3D 480 ARF Assembly Manual... - Page 26 (b) Fly using the assistance of a camera or First-Person View (FPV) only in accordance with the procedures outlined in AMA Document #550. E-flite Twist 3D 480 ARF Assembly Manual...
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Page 27: Building And Flying Notes
Building and Flying Notes E-flite Twist 3D 480 ARF Assembly Manual... - Page 28 E-flite, Celectra, UltraCote, EC3 and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, Inc. DSMX is a trademark of Horizon Hobby, Inc., registered in the US. The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc.
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