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Hangar 9 Twist 60 ARF Assembly Manual

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Specifications
Wingspan:. . .................................54.75.in.(1391mm)
Wing.Area:..........................992.sq.in.(64.59.sq.dm)
Twist 60 ARF
Assembly mAnuAl
®
Length:. . ........................................56.6.in.(1438mm)
Weight:. . .............................6.5–7.5.lb.(2.9kg–3.4kg)

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  • Page 1 ® Twist 60 ARF Assembly mAnuAl Specifications Wingspan:........54.75.in.(1391mm) Length:..........56.6.in.(1438mm) Wing.Area:......992.sq.in.(64.59.sq.dm) Weight:.......6.5–7.5.lb.(2.9kg–3.4kg)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Contents.of.Kit..............3 ®...

  • Page 3: Contents.of.kit

    Contents of Kit Replacement Parts A.. HAN4201. Fuselage B.. HAN4202. Wing.Set.W/Ailerons C.. HAN4203. Tail.Set D.. HAN4204. Landing.Gear E.. HAN4205. Painted.Canopy Items not shown HAN4206. Pushrod.Set HAN4207. Nylon.Wing.Bolts HAN4208. Decal.Set UltraCote ® Covering Colors •.Black. HANU874. •.White. HANU870 •.Grey. HANU882. •.Flame.Red. HANU883 Radio and Power Systems Requirements •.4-channel.radio.system.(minimum).w/receiver...

  • Page 4: Field.equipment.required

    Field Equipment Required •.Propeller.. •.Fuel •.Long.Reach.Glow.Plug.Wrench.(HAN2510). •.Metered.Glow.Driver.w/Ni-Cd.&.Charger.(HAN7101) •.2-Cycle.Sport.Plug.(HAN3001). •.2-Cycle.Super.Plug.(HAN3006) •.4-Cycle.Super.Plug.(HAN3011). •.Manual.Fuel.Pump.(HAN118) Optional Field Equipment •.12V.7Ah.Sealed.Battery.(HAN102). •.PowerPro™.12V.Starter.(HAN161) Required Tools and Adhesives Tools •.Square. . •.Hobby.knife •.Phillips.screwdriver. •.Adjustable.wrench •.Drill. •.Felt-tipped.pen •.Soldering.iron. •.Solder •.Ruler •.. D rill.bit:.1/16".(1.5mm),.5/64".(2mm),.5/32".(4mm),. 11/64".(4.5mm) Adhesives •.Thin.CA. . •.6-minute.epoxy •.CA.remover/debonder. •.Pacer.Z-42.Threadlock •.Canopy.glue Other Required Items...

  • Page 5: Limited.warranty.&.Limits.of.liability

    Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability Pursuant.to.this.Limited.Warranty,.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..will,.at.its.option,.(i).repair.or.(ii).replace,.any.product.determined. by.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..to.be.defective..In.the.event.of.a.defect,.these.are.your.exclusive.remedies. This.warranty.does.not.cover.cosmetic.damage.or.damage.due.to.acts.of.God,.accident,.misuse,.abuse,.negligence,. commercial.use,.or.modification.of.or.to.any.part.of.the.product..This.warranty.does.not.cover.damage.due.to.improper. installation,.operation,.maintenance,.or.attempted.repair.by.anyone.other.than.an.authorized.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..service. center..This.warranty.is.limited.to.the.original.purchaser.and.is.not.transferable..In.no.case.shall.Horizon.Hobby’s. liability.exceed.the.original.cost.of.the.purchased.product.and.will.not.cover.consequential,.incidental.or.collateral. damage..Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..reserves.the.right.to.inspect.any.and.all.equipment.involved.in.a.warranty.claim..Repair. or.replacement.decisions.are.at.the.sole.discretion.of.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..Further,.Horizon.Hobby.reserves.the.right.to. change.or.modify.this.warranty.without.notice. REPAIR.OR.REPLACEMENT.AS.PROVIDED.UNDER.THIS.WARRANTY.IS.THE.EXCLUSIVE.REMEDY.OF.THE.CONSUMER.. HORIZON.HOBBY,.INC..SHALL.NOT.BE.LIABLE.FOR.ANY.INCIDENTAL.OR.CONSEQUENTIAL.DAMAGES. As.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..has.no.control.over.use,.setup,.final.assembly,.modification.or.misuse,.no.liability.shall.be. assumed.nor.accepted.for.any.resulting.damage.or.injury..By.the.act.of.use,.setup.or.assembly,.the.user.accepts.all. resulting.liability. If.you.as.the.purchaser.or.user.are.not.prepared.to.accept.the.liability.associated.with.the.use.of.this.product,.you.are. advised.to.return.this.product.immediately.in.new.and.unused.condition.to.the.place.of.purchase. Safety Precautions This.is.a.sophisticated.hobby.product.and.not.a.toy..It.must.be.operated.with.caution.and.common.sense.and.requires. some.basic.mechanical.ability..Failure.to.operate.this.product.in.a.safe.and.responsible.manner.could.result.in.injury.or. damage.to.the.product.or.other.property..This.product.is.not.intended.for.use.by.children.without.direct.adult.supervision. The.product.manual.contains.instructions.for.safety,.operation.and.maintenance..It.is.essential.to.read.and.follow.all.the. instructions.and.warnings.in.the.manual,.prior.to.assembly,.setup.or.use,.in.order.to.operate.correctly.and.avoid.damage. or.injury. Questions, Assistance, and Repairs Your.local.hobby.store.and/or.place.of.purchase.cannot.provide.warranty.support.or.repair..Once.assembly,.setup.or.use. of.the.product.has.been.started,.you.must.contact.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..directly..This.will.enable.Horizon.to.better.answer. your.questions.and.service.you.in.the.event.that.you.may.need.any.assistance. Questions or Assistance For.questions.or.assistance,.please.direct.your.email.to.productsupport@horizonhobby.com,.or.call.877.504.0233.toll.

  • Page 6: Inspection.or.repairs

    Inspection or Repairs If.your.product.needs.to.be.inspected.or.repaired,.please.call.for.a.Return.Merchandise.Authorization.(RMA)..Pack.the. product.securely.using.a.shipping.carton..Please.note.that.original.boxes.may.be.included,.but.are.not.designed.to. withstand.the.rigors.of.shipping.without.additional.protection..Ship.via.a.carrier.that.provides.tracking.and.insurance.for. lost.or.damaged.parcels,.as.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..is.not.responsible.for.merchandise.until.it.arrives.and.is.accepted.at. our.facility..Include.your.complete.name,.address,.phone.number.where.you.can.be.reached.during.business.days,.RMA. number,.and.a.brief.summary.of.the.problem..Be.sure.your.name,.address,.and.RMA.number.are.clearly.written.on.the. shipping.carton. Warranty Inspection and Repairs To.receive.warranty.service,.you.must.include.your.original.sales.receipt.verifying.the.proof-of-purchase.date..Providing. warranty.conditions.have.been.met,.your.product.will.be.repaired.or.replaced.free.of.charge..Repair.or.replacement. decisions.are.at.the.sole.discretion.of.Horizon.Hobby. Non-Warranty Repairs Should.your.repair.not.be.covered.by.warranty.and.the.expense.exceeds.50%.of.the.retail.purchase.cost,.you.will.be. provided.with.an.estimate.advising.you.of.your.options..You.will.be.billed.for.any.return.freight.for.non-warranty.repairs.. Please.advise.us.of.your.preferred.method.of.payment..Horizon.Hobby.accepts.money.orders.and.cashiers.checks,.as. well.as.Visa,.MasterCard,.American.Express,.and.Discover.cards..If.you.choose.to.pay.by.credit.card,.please.include.your. credit.card.number.and.expiration.date..Any.repair.left.unpaid.or.unclaimed.after.90.days.will.be.considered.abandoned. and.will.be.disposed.of.accordingly. Electronics.and.engines.requiring.inspection.or.repair.should.be.shipped.to.the.following.address.(freight.prepaid): Horizon.Service.Center 4105.Fieldstone.Road Champaign,.Illinois.61822 All.other.products.requiring.inspection.or.repair.should.be.shipped.to.the.following.address.(freight.prepaid): Horizon.Product.Support 4105.Fieldstone.Road Champaign,.Illinois.61822...

  • Page 7: Safety,.Precautions,.And.warnings

    Safety, Precautions, and Warnings As.the.user.of.this.product,.you.are.solely.responsible.for.operating.it.in.manner.that.does.not.endanger.yourself.and. others.or.result.in.damage.to.the.product.or.the.property.of.others. Carefully.follow.the.directions.and.warnings.for.this.and.any.optional.support.equipment.(chargers,.rechargeable.battery. packs,.etc.).that.you.use.. This.model.is.controlled.by.a.radio.signal.that.is.subject.to.interference.from.many.sources.outside.your.control..This. interference.can.cause.momentary.loss.of.control.so.it.is.necessary.to.always.keep.a.safe.distance.in.all.directions.around. your.model,.as.this.margin.will.help.to.avoid.collisions.or.injury. •.Always.operate.your.model.in.an.open.area.away.from.cars,.traffic,.or.people. •.Avoid.operating.your.model.in.the.street.where.injury.or.damage.can.occur. •.Never.operate.the.model.out.into.the.street.or.populated.areas.for.any.reason. •.Never.operate.your.model.with.low.transmitter.batteries. •.. C arefully.follow.the.directions.and.warnings.for.this.and.any.optional.support.equipment.(chargers,.rechargeable. battery.packs,.etc.).that.you.use. •.Keep.all.chemicals,.small.parts.and.anything.electrical.out.of.the.reach.of.children. •.. M oisture.causes.damage.to.electronics..Avoid.water.exposure.to.all.equipment.not.specifically.designed.and.protected. for.this.purpose. Before Starting Assembly Before.beginning.the.assembly.of.the.Twist.60,.remove.each.part.from.its.bag.for.inspection..Closely.inspect.the.fuselage,. wing.panels,.rudder,.and.stabilizer.for.damage..If.you.find.any.damaged.or.missing.parts,.contact.the.place.of.purchase. If.you.find.any.wrinkles.in.the.covering,.use.a.heat.gun.or.sealing.iron.to.remove.them..Use.caution.while.working.around. areas.where.the.colors.overlap.to.prevent.separating.the.colors. HAN101 – Sealing Iron HAN100 – Heat Gun HAN141 – Sealing Iron HAN150 –...

  • Page 8: Section.1:.Aileron.servo.installation

    Section 1: Aileron Servo Installation Required Parts   .Step 2 •.Wing.panel.w/ailerons Flex.each.aileron.up.and.down.a.number.of.times.to.. •.Servo.w/hardware.(2) break.in.the.hinges. •.Servo.extension,.9".(228mm).(2) •.Pre-assembled.3 ".(89mm).aileron.linkage.(2) Required Tools and Adhesives •.Drill. •.Thin.CA •.Drill.bit:.1/16".(1.5mm),.5/64".(2mm) •.Phillips.screwdriver. •.Long.servo.arm   .Step 1 Check.to.make.sure.the.hinges.have.been.securely.glued. into.place..Gently.pull.on.each.aileron.to.make.sure.the. hinges.are.secure..Avoid.too.much.pressure.which.could. cause.damage.to.the.wing.and.aileron..Saturate.each. hinge.if.you.find.any.that.are.loose.
  • Page 9 Section 1: Aileron Servo Installation     .Step 3 .Step 5 Prepare.an.aileron.servo.by.installing.the.grommets. Place.the.servo.into.the.opening.with.the.servo.output. and.brass.eyelets.provided.with.the.servo..Secure. towards.the.trailing.edge.of.the.wing..Use.a.felt-tipped.pen. a.9".(228mm).servo.extension.to.the.servo.using.a. to.mark.the.locations.for.the.four.servo.mounting.screws. commercially.available.connector.or.with.string.or. unwaxed.dental.floss.   .Step 6 Remove.the.servo.and.drill.the.locations.for.the.servo.   .Step 4 mounting.screws.using.a.1/16".(1.5mm).drill.bit... Tie.the.string.that.exits.the.servo.opening.to.the.servo. Apply.a.couple.drops.of.thin.CA.to.each.hole.to.harden. extension..Use.the.string.to.pull.the.servo.lead.through. the.wood,.which.will.help.in.preventing.the.screws.from. the.wing..Use.a.piece.of.tape.to.keep.the.extension.from. damaging.the.wood. falling.back.into.the.wing.
  • Page 10 Section 1: Aileron Servo Installation     .Step 7 .Step 9 Secure.the.servo.using.the.screws.provided.with.the. Attach.the.clevis.to.the.control.horn..With.the.radio.system. servo..Remove.the.stock.servo.horn.and.install.a.long. on.and.the.aileron.trim.and.stick.centered,.check.that.the. servo.arm.in.its.place..Remove.the.side.of.the.arm.that. aileron.is.centered.when.viewed.from.the.wing.tip..Adjust. does.not.align.with.the.control.horn. the.length.of.the.linkage.if.necessary.     .Step 8 .Step 10 Enlarge.the.outer.hole.of.the.servo.arm.using.a.5/64". Use.tape.on.the.servo.lead.to.prefvent.it.from.falling.back. (2mm).drill.bit..Remove.the.pushrod.keeper.from.the. into.the.wing. linkage.and.slide.the.bend.to.the.servo.arm..Secure.the. pushrod.to.the.servo.arm.by.replacing.the.pushrod.keeper.  .Step 11 Repeat.Steps.1.through.10.for.the.remaining.aileron.servo.

  • Page 11: Section.2:.Landing.gear.and.tail.installation

    Section 2: Landing Gear and Tail Installation Required Parts  .Step 2 •.Landing.gear.w/wheels. •.Fuselage Slide.the.threaded.rods.from.the.rudder.assembly.into.the. •.1".(25mm).tail.wheel. •.Rudder.assembly holes.in.the.stabilizer..The.two.forward.rods.go.through. the.stabilizer.as.shown. •.Stabilizer.assembly. •.4-40.locknut.(3) •#4.washer.(3). •#8.washer.(3) •.5/64".wheel.collar. •.4-40.setscrew •.8-32.x.3/4".machine.screw.(3) •.Pre-assembled.4 ".(120mm).rudder.linkage •.Pre-assembled.4 ".(108mm).elevator.linkage Required Tools and Adhesives •.Servo.w/hardware.(2). •.Long.servo.arm.(2) •.Adjustable.wrench •.Threadlock •.18".(458mm).servo.extension.(2)  .Step 3 ...
  • Page 12 Section 2: Landing Gear and Tail Installation    .Step 5 .Step 7 Secure.the.tail.wheel.into.position.using.the.5/64".wheel. Install.the.pre-assembled.4 ".(120mm).rudder.linkage.. collar.and.the.4-40.setscrew..Use.threadlock.on.the. With.the.radio.on,.adjust.the.length.of.the.linkage.so.the. setscrew.to.prevent.it.from.vibrating.loose. rudder.is.centered.    .Step 6 .Step 8 Attach.an.18".(458mm).servo.extension.to.the.rudder. Repeat.Steps.6.and.7.to.install.the.elevator.servo.. servo..Center.the.servo.using.the.radio.and.install.a.long. and.linkage. servo.arm.onto.the.servo..Use.the.photo.to.determine. which.arm.to.trim.off,.as.it.will.hit.the.elevator.if.left.in. place..Mount.the.rudder.servo.into.the.fuselage.using.the. same.procedure.as.the.aileron.servo.

  • Page 13: Section.3A:.two-Stroke.engine.installation

    Section 3A: Two-Stroke Engine Installation Required Parts •.Fuselage. •.Engine.mount.(2) •.8-32.x.1".screw.(4). •#8.washer.(4) •.Rubber.band.(2). •.Pushrod.connector •.8-32.locknut.(4). •.8-32.blind.nut.(4) •.8-32.x.1 ".screw.(4) •.14 ".(370mm).pushrod.tube •.16 ".(420mm).throttle.pushrod •.2 ".(64mm).spinner.w/hardware •.Pushrod.connector.backplate •.3mm.x.5mm.machine.screw Required Tools and Adhesives Note:.Use.the.outer.holes.for. •.Servo.w/hardware. •.Ruler mounting.the.engine.mount. •.Drill. •.Phillips.screwdriver •.Hobby.knife  .Step 2 •.Drill.bit:.1/16".(1.5mm),.5/64".(2mm),.5/32".(4mm) Position.the.engine.on.the.engine.mount.so.the.drive.
  • Page 14 Section 3A: Two-Stroke Engine Installation   .Step 3 .Step 4 Slide.the.14 ".(370mm).throttle.pushrod.tube.into.. Slide.the.16 ".(420mm).throttle.pushrod.into.the. the.pre-drilled.hole.in.the.firewall.through.to.the.throttle.. pushrod.tube.and.attach.the.clevis.to.the.carburetor.arm. servo.tray..Mount.the.engine.to.the.mount.using.four.. 8-32.x.1 ".screws,.four.#8.washers.and.four.. 8-32.locknuts.  .Step 5 Install.the.muffler.onto.your.engine.using.the.instructions. provided.with.the.engine.as.a.guide.
  • Page 15 Section 3A: Two-Stroke Engine Installation   .Step 6 .Step 8 Install.the.propeller.and.spinner.onto.the.engine... Place.the.tank.inside.the.fuselage.with.the.vent.towards. Consult.the.instructions.provided.with.your.engine.. the.top.of.the.fuselage..Use.the.rubber.bands.to.hold.the. for.further.details. fuel.tank.in.position.inside.the.fuselage.   .Step 7 .Step 9 Place.the.rubber.bands.into.the.notches.in.the.former. Attach.the.lines.from.the.fuel.tank.to.the.engine..The.. inside.the.fuselage.as.shown. green.line.will.attach.to.the.fuel.inlet,.and.the.red.to.. the.muffler.pressure.
  • Page 16 Section 3A: Two-Stroke Engine Installation   .Step 10 .Step 12 Use.a.hobby.knife.to.remove.the.covering.over.the.hole.. Remove.the.servo.horn.and.attach.the.pushrod.connector. in.the.rear.of.the.fuselage.hatch.for.the.4-40.screw... to.the.throttle.servo.arm.using.the.connector.backplate.. Place.the.fuselage.hatch.into.position.and.secure.it.using. You.will.need.to.enlarge.the.hole.in.the.servo.arm.using.a. the.4-40.x.1/2".socket.head.screw. 5/64".(2mm).drill.bit.   .Step 11 .Step 13 Install.the.throttle.servo.into.the.fuselage..Turn.on.the. Use.the.radio.to.move.the.throttle.to.the.low.setting.. radio.system.and.center.the.throttle.stick.and.trim..Slide. using.the.stick.and.trim..Move.the.pushrod.so.the. the.pushrod.into.the.brass.connector..Position.the.servo. carburetor.is.closed..Secure.the.pushrod.wire.using.a. horn.onto.the.servo.so.the.horn.is.perpendicular.to.the. 3mm.x.5mm.machine.screw. servo.centerline.  .Step 14 Check.that.the.throttle.operates.from.the.radio.without. binding.at.low.and.high.throttle..Use.the.ATV.setting.. of.the.radio.or.change.the.position.of.the.clevis.at.the. carburetor.or.the.pushrod.connector.at.the.servo.to.

  • Page 17: Section.3B:.electric.motor.installation

    Section 3B: Electric Motor Installation Required Parts  .Step 2 •.Fuselage. •.8-32.blind.nut.(4) Attach.the.X-mount.to.the.back.of.the.motor.using.the. •.Plywood.battery.tray.(F&R) hardware.provided.with.the.motor..Remember.to.put.a. drop.of.threadlock.on.each.of.the.screws.to.prevent.them. •.2".(51mm).aluminum.motor.spacer.(4) from.vibrating.loose. •.8-32.x.2 ".machine.screw.(4) •.Hook.and.loop.strap.(2) •.2 ".(64mm).spinner.w/hardware Required Tools and Adhesives •.Phillips.screwdriver. •.Threadlock •.Hobby.knife. •.6-minute.epoxy •.Soldering.iron. •.Solder •.Drill •.Drill.bit:.11/64".(4.5mm) •.Female.Deans.connector.w/wire •.Male.Deans.connector.(3)  .Step 1 ...
  • Page 18 Section 3B: Electric Motor Installation   .Step 4 .Step 7 Build.a.wiring.harness.for.the.batteries.using.a.female. Use.6-minute.epoxy.to.glue.the.front.and.rear.battery. connector.and.two.male.connectors..Follow.the.wiring.. tray.into.the.fuselage..The.rear.tray.has.a.tab.that.will.key. in.the.photo.so.the.motor.sees.the.voltage.increase.of.. into.the.former,.while.the.front.tray.fits.flush.against.the. the.two.batteries. backside.of.the.firewall.  .Step 5 Solder.the.appropriate.connectors.onto.the.speed.control.  .Step 8 Remove.the.covering.from.the.bottom.of.the.fuselage.to. allow.for.cooling.air.through.the.fuselage. Note:.If.you.only.plan.on.using.this.controller. in.your.Twist™,.you.can.combine.Steps.4. and.5.by.incorporating.the.harness.with.the. speed.control.so.the.controller.is.positioned. in.place.of.the.single.female.connector.  .Step 6 Prepare.the.front.and.rear.battery.trays.by.routing.the.hook. and.loop.straps.through.the.trays.
  • Page 19 Section 3B: Electric Motor Installation   .Step 9 .Step 11 Plug.the.motor.into.the.speed.control..Secure.the.. Once.the.motor.is.working.and.rotating.in.the.correct. batteries.using.the.hook.and.loop.strap..Plug.the.speed. direction,.unplug.the.wiring.harness.for.safety..Use.a. control.into.the.receiver..Mount.the.speed.control.inside. hobby.knife.to.remove.the.covering.from.the.opening.that. the.fuselage.so.it.will.not.interfere.with.the.installation.. is.closest.to.the.magnets.so.the.hatch.can.be.removed.. and.removal.of.the.batteries. Snap.the.battery.hatch.back.onto.the.fuselage.  Note:.Apply.a.piece.of.hook.and.loop.(not. .Step 12 included).in.the.batteries.and.battery.tray.if. Install.the.propeller.and.spinner.using.the.instructions. you.find.the.batteries.slide.forward.or.aft. included.with.your.particular.motor.  .Step 10 Turn.on.the.radio.system..Plug.the.wiring.harness. assembled.in.Step.4.into.the.batteries.and.speed.control.. Use.the.throttle.on.the.transmitter.to.check.that.everything. is.working.correctly..Check.that.the.motor.is.rotating. counterclockwise..If.not,.follow.the.directions.included. with.the.speed.control.to.correct.the.situation.

  • Page 20: Section.4:.Final.assembly

    Section 4: Final Assembly Required Parts  .Step 3 •.Fuselage. •.Wing Place.the.receiver.and.receiver.battery.into.the.fuselage.. •.1/4-20.x.1 ".nylon.bolt.(2) Use.epoxy.mixing.stick.to.make.braces.inside.the.fuselage. to.prevent.the.receiver.and.receiver.battery.from.shifting. •.Canopy during.flight. Required Tools and Adhesives Note:.When.using.an.electrick.motor.and. •.Canopy.glue. •.Flat.screwdriver a.smaller.270.mAh.pack,.you.can.place.the. •.Felt-tipped.pen. •.Masking.tape pack.underneath.the.throttle.servo.tray.to. •.1/4".foam provide.for.more.room.for.the.motor.batteries.  .Step 1 Wrap.the.receiver.and.receiver.battery.in.1/4".foam.to. protect.them.from.vibration.  .Step 4 Mount.the.switch.harness.in.the.side.of.the.fuselage..The. switch.should.be.on.the.opposite.side.of.the.muffler.when.
  • Page 21 Section 4: Final Assembly   .Step 5 .Step 7 Position.the.canopy.onto.the.fuselage..Use.a.felt-tipped. Use.canopy.glue.to.secure.the.canopy.to.the.fuselage... pen.to.trace.the.outline.of.the.canopy.onto.the.fuselage. Use.masking.tape.to.hold.the.canopy.in.position.until.. the.glue.fully.cures.  .Step 6  .Step 8 Use.sandpaper.to.lightly.sand.inside.the.line.drawn.on.the. fuselage..Also.sand.the.inside.of.the.canopy.where.it.will. Attach.the.wing.to.the.fuselage.using.two.1/4-20.x.1 ". rest.on.the.fuselage. nylon.bolts.

  • Page 22: Control.throws

    Control Throws The.amount.of.control.throw.should.be.adjusted.as.closely. Rudder. 4".(102mm).right/left as.possible.using.mechanical.means,.rather.than.making. Note:.Rudder.throw.is.measured. large.changes.electronically.at.the.radio..By.moving. at.the.bottom.of.the.rudder. the.position.of.the.clevis.at.the.control.horn.toward.the. outermost.hole,.you.will.decrease.the.amount.of.control. Once.the.control.throws.have.been.set,.slide.the.clevis. throw.of.the.control.surface..Moving.it.toward.the.control. retainers.over.the.clevis.to.prevent.them.from.opening. surface.will.increase.the.amount.of.throw..Moving.the. during.flight. pushrod.wire.at.the.servo.arm.will.have.the.opposite. effect:.Moving.it.closer.to.center.will.decrease.throw,. and.away.from.center.will.increase.throw..Work.with.a. combination.of.the.two.to.achieve.the.closest.or.exact. control.throws.listed. Aileron.Low.Rate. 7/8".(22mm).up/down Aileron.High.Rate. ".(32mm).up/down Note:.Aileron.throw.is.measured.at. the.trailing.edge.tip.of.the.aileron. Elevator.Low.Rate. ".(32mm).up/down Elevator.High.Rate. ".(70mm).up/down Note:.Elevator.throw.is.measured.at.the. inboard.trailing.edge.of.the.elevator. Recommended Center of Gravity (CG) An.important.part.of.preparing.the.aircraft.for.flight.is. properly.balancing.the.model..This.is.especially.important. when.various.engines.are.mounted.

  • Page 23: Pre-Flight

    Pre-Flight Charge.both.the.transmitter.and.receiver.pack.for.your. Check.all.the.control.horns,.servo.horns.and.clevises.to. airplane..Use.the.recommended.charger.supplied.with. make.sure.they.are.secure.and.in.good.condition..Replace. your.particular.radio.system,.following.the.instructions. any.items.that.would.be.considered.questionable..Failure. provided.with.the.radio..In.most.cases,.the.radio.should. of.any.of.these.components.in.flight.would.mean.the.loss. be.charged.the.night.before.going.out.flying. of.your.aircraft. Check.the.radio.installation.and.make.sure.all.the.. control.surfaces.are.moving.correctly.(i.e..the.correct. direction.and.with.the.recommended.throws)..Test.run.. the.engine.and.make.sure.it.transitions.smoothly.from.. idle.to.full.throttle.and.back..Also.ensure.the.engine.is. tuned.according.to.the.manufacturer’s.instructions,.. and.it.will.run.consistently.and.constantly.at.full.throttle. when.adjusted. Adjusting the Engine   .Step 1 .Step 3 Completely.read.the.instructions.included.with.your. Before.you.fly,.be.sure.that.your.engine.idles.reliably,. engine.and.follow.the.recommended.break.in.procedure. transitions.and.runs.at.all.throttle.settings..Only.when.this. is.achieved.should.any.plane.be.considered.ready..  .Step 2 for.flight. At.the.field,.adjust.the.engine.to.a.slightly.rich.setting.at. full.throttle.and.adjust.the.idle.and.low-speed.needle.so. that.a.consistent.idle.is.achieved. Range Test Your Radio Range.check.your.radio.system.before.each.flying..

  • Page 24: Maintaining.your.twist.60.Arf

    Maintaining Your Twist 60 ARF The.following.is.a.check.list.that.you.should.follow.. Checking the Control Horns every.time.you.have.completed.a.flying.session.with.. Inspect.the.control.horns.to.make.sure.they.have.not. your.Twist.60..Doing.so.will.keep.your.aircraft.. crushed.the.wood.of.the.control.surface..If.so,.remove.the. in.the.best.flying.condition. control.horn.screws.to.remove.the.control.horn..Place.2–3. drops.of.thin.CA.into.each.of.the.screw.holes..In.addition,. Clean Up use.a.T-pin.to.poke.small.holes.in.the.covering.in.the.area. If.you.are.flying.with.a.glow.engine.you.will.want.to.clean. where.the.control.horn.mounts,.then.saturate.the.area.with. your.Twist.60.before.loading.it.into.your.vehicle.to.head. thin.CA..This.will.harden.the.wood.and.give.the.control. home..Use.a.cleaner.such.as.Windex.or.409.and.a.paper. horns.a.solid.surface.to.be.mounted.to. towel.to.wipe.down.the.exterior.of.your.plane,.removing. Checking the Wheel Collars the.fuel.residue..Remember.a.clean.plane.will.last.longer. since.the.fuel.won’t.be.allowed.to.soak.into.any.exposed. Check.the.setscrews.on.the.main.and.tail.wheel.wheel. wood..Even.an.electic.may.need.a.little.cleaning.to.remove. collars.to.make.sure.they.are.not.loose..Use.a.1.5mm.. any.grass.or.bugs.from.the.airframe. hex.wrench.to.tighten.the.setscrews..It.is.suggested.if.. they.loosen.frequently.to.remove.them,.apply.threadlock.. Checking the Propeller to.the.setscrews,.then.secure.the.wheel.collars.back..

  • Page 25: Glossary.of.terms

    Glossary of Terms •.. A ilerons:..Each.side.of.this.airplane.has.a.hinged. •.. P itch Axis:.The.horizontal.plane.on.which.the. control.surface.(aileron),.located.on.the.trailing.edge.of. airplane’s.nose.is.raised.or.lowered..By.moving.the. the.wing..Move.the.aileron.stick.on.the.transmitter.left,. elevator,.you.can.raise.the.airplane’s.nose.above.the. the.left.aileron.moves.up.and.the.right.aileron.moves. pitch.axis.(climb).or.lower.it.below.the.pitch.axis.(dive). down..Moving.the.left.aileron.up.causes.more.drag.and. •.. P ushrod:.The.rigid.mechanism.that.transfers. less.lift,.causing.the.left.wing.to.drop.down..When.the. movement.from.the.servo.to.the.control.surface. right.aileron.moves.down,.more.lift.is.created,.causing. •.. R oll Axis:.The.horizontal.plane.on.which.the.airplane’s. the.right.wing.to.rise..This.interaction.causes.the. wings.are.raised.or.lowered..By.adjusting.the.ailerons,. airplane.to.turn.or.roll.to.the.left..Perform.the.opposite. you.can.drop.a.wing.tip.below.the.roll.axis.and.cause. actions,.and.the.airplane.will.roll.to.the.right.. the.airplane.to.bank.or.roll. •.. C levis:.The.clevis.connects.the.wire.end.of.the.pushrod. •.. R udder:.The.hinged.control.surface.on.the.vertical. to.the.control.horn.of.the.control.surface..A.small.clip,. stabilizer.that.controls.the.airplane’s.yaw..Moving.the.

  • Page 26: 2006.Official.ama.national.model.aircraft.safety.code

    2006 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code GENERAL 7).I.will.not.operate.models.with.pyrotechnics.(any. device.that.explodes,.burns,.or.propels.a.projectile. 1).I.will.not.fly.my.model.aircraft.in.sanctioned. of.any.kind).including,.but.not.limited.to,.rockets,. events,.air.shows.or.model.flying.demonstrations.until. explosive.bombs.dropped.from.models,.smoke. it.has.been.proven.to.be.airworthy.by.having.been. bombs,.all.explosive.gases.(such.as.hydrogen-filled. previously,.successfully.flight.tested. balloons),.or.ground.mounted.devices.launching.a. 2).I.will.not.fly.my.model.higher.than.approximately. projectile..The.only.exceptions.permitted.are.rockets. 400.feet.within.3.miles.of.an.airport.without.notifying. flown.in.accordance.with.the.National.Model.Rocketry. the.airport.operator..I.will.give.right-of-way.and.avoid. Safety.Code.or.those.permanently.attached.(as.per. flying.in.the.proximity.of.full-scale.aircraft..Where. JATO.use);.also.those.items.authorized.for.Air.Show. necessary,.an.observer.shall.be.utilized.to.supervise. Team.use.as.defined.by.AST.Advisory.Committee. flying.to.avoid.having.models.fly.in.the.proximity.of. (document.available.from.AMA.HQ)..In.any.case,. full-scale.aircraft. models.using.rocket.motors.as.a.primary.means.of. 3).Where.established,.I.will.abide.by.the.safety.rules. propulsion.are.limited.to.a.maximum.weight.of.3.3. for.the.flying.site.I.use,.and.I.will.not.willfully.and. pounds.and.a.G.series.motor..(A.model.aircraft.is. deliberately.fly.my.models.in.a.careless,.reckless.and/ defined.as.an.aircraft.with.or.without.engine,.not.able. or.dangerous.manner. to.carry.a.human.being.) 4).The.maximum.takeoff.weight.of.a.model.is.55.

  • Page 27: National Model Aircraft Safety Code

    2006 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code 5).Flying.sites.separated.by.three.miles.or.more. Organized RC Racing Event are.considered.safe.from.site-to.site.interference,. 10).An.RC.racing.event,.whether.or.not.an.AMA.Rule. even.when.both.sites.use.the.same.frequencies..Any. Book.event,.is.one.in.which.model.aircraft.compete. circumstances.under.three.miles.separation.require. in.flight.over.a.prescribed.course.with.the.objective.of. a.frequency.management.arrangement,.which.may. finishing.the.course.faster.to.determine.the.winner. be.either.an.allocation.of.specific.frequencies.for. A..In.every.organized.racing.event.in.which. each.site.or.testing.to.determine.that.freedom.from. contestants,.callers.and.officials.are.on.the.course: interference.exists..Allocation.plans.or.interference. 1..All.officials,.callers.and.contestants.must.properly. test.reports.shall.be.signed.by.the.parties.involved. wear.helmets,.which.are.OSHA,.DOT,.ANSI,.SNELL.or. and.provided.to.AMA.Headquarters..Documents.of. NOCSAE.approved.or.comparable.standard.while.on. agreement.and.reports.may.exist.between.(1).two. the.racecourse. or.more.AMA.Chartered.Clubs,.(2).AMA.clubs.and. 2..All.officials.will.be.off.the.course.except.for.the. individual.AMA.members.not.associated.with.AMA. starter.and.their.assistant. Clubs,.or.(3).two.or.more.individual.AMA.members. 3.”On.the.course”.is.defined.to.mean.any.area.beyond. 6).For.Combat,.distance.between.combat.engagement. the.pilot/staging.area.where.actual.flying.takes.place.
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