Avios Albatross HU-16 Instruction Manual Download Page 16

• Select your flying area carefully. Always choose an open space that is clear and not obstructed by 

trees, poles, pylons, and buildings etc. Also ensure you are away from people and crowded areas. 

Avoid flying in areas with roads, near water, or within close proximity to full size air traffic.

• Do not fly this model in poor weather, for example: high winds, low visibility, inclement temperatures, 

and rain and storms are also to be avoided.

• Never attempt to catch the model whilst it is in flight, even a slow moving model can cause harm to 

yourself and risks damage to the model.

• This model is not recommended for children under the age of 14 years old. All children no matter 

what age, should be supervised by a capable and responsible adult when operating this model.

• Always unplug your model battery when not in use, never leave the battery installed in the model.
• Please remember to keep clear of the propellers at all times when your flight battery is connected.
• Before flying, always turn ON your transmitter first, then plug your flight battery into the model.
• After flying, always unplug your battery first in the model and then turn OFF your transmitter.
• Exercise caution when charging your batteries, and follow in full your battery manufacturers safety 

guideline when doing so.

1. Always range check your model before any flying. Follow your radio manufacturers guidelines for 

performing this check.

2. Check all screw and mounting points are firmly secured including control horns and clevises.
3. Only fly with fully charged batteries. Failure to do so could result in loss of control, damage to the 

model and possibly property around you. Make sure your batteries are fully charged.

4. With the model powered up check that all control surfaces are free from damage, moving in the 

correct directions and with no binding.

5. Inspect the model and props for any damage that may have occurred during transit to your flying site. 

Listen for any unusual sounds from the electronics when powered up, if in doubt, do not fly.

6. With the model held securely and the propellers free of obstructions, increase the throttle just slightly 

to confirm the rotation of the propellers is correct . The model should want to pull straight forward 

when the throttle is applied.

7. If this is your first flight with the model double check that the C of G is at the correct position. If not, 

adjust the battery position inside model as necessary.

8. If you are an inexperienced model pilot, seek the help and assistance of an experienced pilot to 

perform these final checks, and to test fly the model for you.

MODEL FLYING PRECAUTIONS:

PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS:

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Summary of Contents for Albatross HU-16

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL For intermediate to advance pilots only Turnigy 9g splash proof...

Page 2: ...t this product be used in a suitably open outdoors space SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 Please read this manual carefully and follow the instructions before you use this product 2 This airplane is not a toy due...

Page 3: ...tar ESC s and a clear more discrete water rudder The Avios Albatross V2 is the same quality that you have come to expect from the Avios brand and is also very straightforward to build due to the low p...

Page 4: ...the wing into place with the 64mm x 4mm wing bolts supplied Step 3 Slide into each side of the wing center section one of the glass fibre wing joiners Ensure these are the correct way up there is a v...

Page 5: ...ep 4 Join the connectors for the aileron servo and the wing tip lights Step 5 Slide the outer panels onto the center section Step 6 Use 4 off 14mm x 3mm Hex screws to secure the outer panels 4 albatro...

Page 6: ...7 Apply either slow setting CA or foam glue to the tailplane seat on the fuselage Step 8 Apply a small amount of glue to the tailplane locator Step 9 Position the tailplane onto the rear of the fusela...

Page 7: ...rough the slot in the tailplane Check the tailplane is correctly aligned as the glue sets Step 11 Connect the rudder servo extension lead Step 12 Apply slow setting CA or foam glue to the area where t...

Page 8: ...the fin as shown Step 14 Locate the bottom rudder hinge into the hole in rear of fuselage do not glue Step 15 Secure the fin using the 2 off 50mm x 2mm PK screws You will find it easier to locate the...

Page 9: ...p 16 Secure the rudder bottom hinge with a 14mm x 3mm PK screw Step 17 Slide the propeller onto the motor shaft 8 albatross Propeller installation Please note that the props rotate in towards each oth...

Page 10: ...e prop due to an insert in the spinner this is perfectly secure A small drop of plastic friendly loctite can be used if you wish 9 Step 18 Ensure the hex on the back of the prop locates with the hex o...

Page 11: ...Step 21 Assembly of the wing floats Step 22 Position the float into the mounting holes on the outer wing panel Step 23 Attach float using 2 off 14mm x 3mm PK screws 10 albatross...

Page 12: ...ction and possibly one for the 2 ESC s You can of course mix the 2 throttles in your transmitter and couple these with the rudder function If you do this then we recommend you only use about 15 differ...

Page 13: ...5 24mm 8 14mm 65 70mm Flaps 45 degrees 45mm 25 degrees 25mm 12 albatross CONTROL SET UP AND CG This image shows the approximate loca tion for the correct CG when using the recommended battery Ailerons...

Page 14: ...eiver before performing this test After binding a transmitter to the aircraft receiver set the trims and sub trims to 0 then adjust the clevises to center the control surfaces Move the controls on the...

Page 15: ...proaches and landings are a dream with flaps or no flaps if having to land in a strong crosswind then it is best to not use the flaps Taking off from water Due to the powerful water rudder taxiing the...

Page 16: ...in full your battery manufacturers safety guideline when doing so 1 Always range check your model before any flying Follow your radio manufacturers guidelines for performing this check 2 Check all sc...

Page 17: ...doing this Model moves backwards 1 Propellers installed on the wrong motors Swap the propellers around Control surfaces not moving with stick input 1 The servo leads are not connected properly Check...

Page 18: ...lbatross tail plane SKU 9310000463 0 USCG Albatross Canopy Hatch SKU 9310000464 0 USCG Albatross Cowl set SKU 9310000465 0 USCG Albatross Tip floats set SKU 9310000466 0 USCG Albatross Water Rudder SK...

Page 19: ...nner and Hub Set 2pcs SKU 9310000394 0 Avios Albatross HU 16 Navigation Lights Set SKU 9310000396 0 18 Avios Albatross HU 16 Light Housing Set SKU 9310000397 0 Avios USCG Albatross Glass Fibre Wing Jo...

Page 20: ...Futaba S FHSS FHSS 2 SKU 9295000020 0 Turnigy 3300mAh 4S 30C Lipo Pack XT 60 SKU 9067000259 0 Turnigy Nano Tech Plus 3300mAh 4S 70C Lipo Pack w XT90 SKU 9210000267 0 Turnigy nano tech 3300mAh 4S 35 70...

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