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- Page 1 TW IN OT T ER TW IN OT T ER 1600MM PNF SCALE STOL TWIN ASSEMBLY MANUAL Please read this manual carefully before operating this aircraft...
- Page 2 T W IN O T T ER T W IN O T T ER 1600MM PNF SCALE STOL TWIN Features: • Impressive power to weight ratio and light wing loading gives exceptional low speed and STOL ying characteristics • Fully sprung, all metal CNC nose strut with "servo saver" mechanism •...
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Page 3: Contents Of Manual
Contents of Manual: Safety precautions and warnings Introduction Contents of kit & Speci cations General Assembly Setting up 10-11 Control throws C of G Di erential thrust setup 12-13 Fitting the oats 14-15 Optional nose cones Spare parts 16-18 Recommended accessories 18-19... - Page 4 T W IN OT T ER T W IN OT T ER 1600MM PNF SCALE STOL TWIN maintenance exercise capable and responsible adult Only fly this model in an open area away from crowds of people, buildings, trees, power lines, and other obstructions.
- Page 5 Avios have also included two magnetically held interchangeable nose sections, one short to emulate the "Series 100" Twin Otter, and one long so that you can quickly change the look of your Twin Otter to a "Series 200".
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Page 6: Contents Of Kit
T W IN O T T ER T W IN O T T ER 1600MM PNF SCALE STOL TWIN Contents of Kit: 1. Fuselage 9. Propeller and spinner set 2. Center wing section 10. Short nose section 3. Wing tips 11. -
Page 7: General Assembly
General Assembly: 1. Position the wing onto the fuselage wing 2. Secure the wing with the supplied 4 seat as shown. M3x30mm screws. 3. Slide the tongue of the wing struts into the Install the main wheels to the main landing slots in the fuselage and secure using the using 2 M3 "E"... - Page 8 T W IN O T T ER T W IN O T T ER 1600MM PNF SCALE STOL TWIN 5. Install the main landing gear to the fuselage using the 8 x M2.5x8mm machine screws supplied. 6. Insert the noseleg strut into the fuselage and secure with the M3x10mm screw provided from the top as shown, the strut has a brass threaded insert to screw into.
- Page 9 8. Secure the horizontal stabilizer using 3 of the 9. On the underside of the horizontal stabilizer 2.3x8mm self tapping screws provided there are 2 more 2.3x8mm self tapping through the top surface. screws to install as shown. 10. Install the joining spar into the 11.
- Page 10 T W IN OT T ER T W IN OT T ER 1600MM PNF SCALE STOL TWIN 14. Finally, secure the bottom of the rudder using 15. The wire tailskid is optional, if using then secure the 2.3 x 6mm self tapping screw provided. with a small amount of CA glue.
- Page 11 20. Slide the main wing spar through the fuselage first, 21. Secure the wing tips using the supplied this is very important, and ensure it stays central as M2.5x8mm machine screws. you install the wing tips. 22. Glue into position the 2 wing fences to the wing 23.
- Page 12 1600MM PNF SCALE STOL TWIN To the left hand side of the fuselage, glue into Avios supply some infills for the cowlings, these place the second cockpit step and pitot tube. are optional and can be glued into position as shown if you wish.
- Page 13 "Y" lead supplied to connect the nosewheel steering servo and the rudder servo so that they operate from one channel. Also, the Twin Otter has LED lights which will need plugging into a spare channel on your receiver or a Y-Lead.
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Page 14: Control Throws
Yaw left Rudder (Yaw) Yaw right Control Throws: The Twin Otter handles very well in ight, but that is not down to a good design alone, it requires a good pre- ight setup too. Before you y your Twin Otter, please... - Page 15 The recommended center of the gravity (CG) for the Twin Otter is approximately 50mm from the leading edge of the wing. Your Twin Otter should balance near this point with anything from a 2200mAh~3400mAh 4S LiPo installed. Adjust the position of your battery as necessary to achieve the correct C of G, then secure in the battery bay area with hook &...
- Page 16 (same as you selected for Mixer 2). If you get stuck there are plenty of video's on YouTube which are very easy to follow for quite a few di erent makes of transmitter. With assembly and set-up now complete, your Avios Twin Otter should be ready for ight. However we recommend your read and follow the advice given in the pages further on in this manual before ying your model.
- Page 17 Fitting the Optional Float Set (supplied): 1. Remove the main wheels from the axles. 2. Remove the front oat strut securing clamps, these are held in place with 2.3x8mm self tapping screws. 3. Clip the rear cross brace into the rear 4.
- Page 18 T W IN O T T ER T W IN O T T ER 1600MM PNF SCALE STOL TWIN 7. Locate the front strut "A" into the slot 8. Locate the main gear axles "B" into the front of in the fuselage. the rear oat mount.
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Page 19: Spare Parts
Optional Nose Cones: Your Avios Twin Otter is supplied with two nose sections that are held on magnetically. The short nose emulates the "Series 100" Twin Otter, whilst the longer nose depicts the "Series 200" Twin Otter. Because they are held in place with magnets, they can easily be changed, this can even be done at the field or lake when you are out flying. - Page 20 T W IN O T T ER T W IN O T T ER 1600MM PNF SCALE STOL TWIN Tail Fences Vertical Stab w/Rudder Canopy/Battery Hatch SKU: 9499790618 SKU: 9499790619 SKU: 9499790620 Wheel Set Float Set w/Struts Spinner Set SKU: 9499790621 SKU: 9499790622 SKU: 9499790623 Main Landing Gear w/Strut...
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Page 21: Recommended Accessories
9.3x6 3-Blade Props (CW/CCW) Wing & Vertical Stab Spar Brushless CW Motor SKU: 9499790630 SKU: 9499790631 SKU: 9499790632 Brushless CCW Motor Aerostar 30A ESC Wing Tip LED Light Connector Set SKU: 9499790633 SKU: 9499790634 SKU: 9499790635 Decal Set SKU: 9499790636 Recommended Accessories: Turnigy 2200mAh 4S 40C Turnigy Heavy Duty 2200mAh... - Page 22 T W IN OT T ER T W IN OT T ER 1600MM PNF SCALE STOL TWIN Turnigy Nano-Tech 2650mAh Turnigy Nano-Tech 2650mah Turnigy Nano-Tech 2700mah 4S 30C LiPo Pack 4S 35~70C LiPo Pack 4S 65~130C LiPo Pack SKU: 9210000188 SKU: 9210000192-0 SKU: 9210000282-0 Turnigy Nano-Tech 3300mAh...
- Page 23 APEX CE SPECIALISTS LIMITED UK REP 89 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 4HT, UK APEX CE SPECIALISTS LIMITED Unit 3D North Point House, North Point Business Park, New Mallow Road, Cork, T23 AT2P, Ireland...
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