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Step 3

Prepare.an.aileron.servo.by.installing.the.grommets.

and.brass.eyelets.provided.with.the.servo..Secure.

a.9".(228mm).servo.extension.to.the.servo.using.a.

commercially.available.connector.or.with.string.or.

unwaxed.dental.floss.

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Step 4

Tie.the.string.that.exits.the.servo.opening.to.the.servo.

extension..Use.the.string.to.pull.the.servo.lead.through.

the.wing..Use.a.piece.of.tape.to.keep.the.extension.from.

falling.back.into.the.wing.

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Step 5

Place.the.servo.into.the.opening.with.the.servo.output.

towards.the.trailing.edge.of.the.wing..Use.a.felt-tipped.pen.

to.mark.the.locations.for.the.four.servo.mounting.screws.

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Step 6

Remove.the.servo.and.drill.the.locations.for.the.servo.

mounting.screws.using.a.1/16".(1.5mm).drill.bit...

Apply.a.couple.drops.of.thin.CA.to.each.hole.to.harden.

the.wood,.which.will.help.in.preventing.the.screws.from.

damaging.the.wood.

Section 1: Aileron Servo Installation

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Summary of Contents for Twist 60 ARF

Page 1: ...Wingspan 54 75 in 1391mm Wing Area 992 sq in 64 59 sq dm Assembly manual Twist 60 ARF Length 56 6 in 1438mm Weight 6 5 7 5 lb 2 9kg 3 4kg Specifications ...

Page 2: ...anty Inspection and Repairs 6 Non Warranty Repairs 6 Safety Precautions and Warnings 7 Before Starting Assembly 7 Using the Manual 7 Section 1 Aileron Servo Installation 8 Section 2 Landing Gear and Tail Installation 11 Section 3A Two Stroke Engine Installation 13 Section 3B Electric Motor Installation 17 Section 4 Final Assembly 20 Control Throws 22 Recommended Center of Gravity CG 22 Pre Flight ...

Page 3: ...Extension JRPA099 2 Recommended JR Systems XP9303 XP7202 XP6102 XP662 XF631 XF421EX Recommended Power Systems 60 61 2 stroke 72 82 4 stroke Power 60 Brushless Outrunner 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 A B E D C JR XP610...

Page 4: ...red Tools and Adhesives Tools Square Hobby knife Phillips screwdriver Adjustable wrench Drill Felt tipped pen Soldering iron Solder Ruler Drill 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 Masking tape 1 4 6mm foam Deans connector male 2 Deans connector female Limited Warranty Period Horizon...

Page 5: ... 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 Safe...

Page 6: ...uct 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 ...

Page 7: ...rechargeable battery packs etc that you use Keep all chemicals small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children Moisture 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 fus...

Page 8: ...ips 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 Step 2 Flex each aileron up and down a number of times to break in the hinges Section 1 Aileron Servo Install...

Page 9: ...through the wing Use a piece of tape to keep the extension from falling back into the wing Step 5 Place the servo into the opening with the servo output towards the trailing edge of the wing Use a felt tipped pen to mark the locations for the four servo mounting screws Step 6 Remove the servo and drill the locations for the servo mounting screws using a 1 16 1 5mm drill bit Apply a couple drops of...

Page 10: ...linkage and slide the bend to the servo arm Secure the pushrod to the servo arm by replacing the pushrod keeper Step 9 Attach the clevis to the control horn With the radio system on and the aileron trim and stick centered check that the aileron is centered when viewed from the wing tip Adjust the length of the linkage if necessary Step 10 Use tape on the servo lead to prefvent it from falling back...

Page 11: ...e fuselage using three 8 32 x 3 4 machine screws and three 8 washers Put a little threadlock on the screws to prevent them from vibrating loose during flight Step 2 Slide the threaded rods from the rudder assembly into the holes in the stabilizer The two forward rods go through the stabilizer as shown Step 3 Slide the rudder stabilizer onto the fuselage Guide the threaded rods through the stabiliz...

Page 12: ...all a long 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 Step 7 Install the pre assembled 43 4 120mm rudder linkage With the radio on adjust the length of the linkage so the rudder is centered Step 8 Repeat Steps 6 and 7 to install the elev...

Page 13: ...ver Hobby knife Drill bit 1 16 1 5mm 5 64 2mm 5 32 4mm Step 1 Mount the engine mount onto the firewall using four 8 32 x 1 screws and four 8 32 blind nuts Note Use the outer holes for mounting the engine mount Step 2 Position the engine on the engine mount so the drive washer is 5 127mm ahead of the firewall Mark the location of the engine mounting bolts using a felt tipped pen Use a 5 32 4mm dril...

Page 14: ...ngine to the mount using four 8 32 x 11 4 screws four 8 washers and four 8 32 locknuts Step 4 Slide the 161 2 420mm throttle pushrod into the pushrod tube and attach the clevis to the carburetor arm Step 5 Install the muffler onto your engine using the instructions provided with the engine as a guide Section 3A Two Stroke Engine Installation ...

Page 15: ...the former inside the fuselage as shown Step 8 Place the tank inside the fuselage with the vent towards the top of the fuselage Use the rubber bands to hold the fuel tank in position inside the fuselage Step 9 Attach the lines from the fuel tank to the engine The green line will attach to the fuel inlet and the red to the muffler pressure Section 3A Two Stroke Engine Installation ...

Page 16: ...12 Remove the servo horn and attach the pushrod connector to the throttle servo arm using the connector backplate You will need to enlarge the hole in the servo arm using a 5 64 2mm drill bit Step 13 Use the radio to move the throttle to the low setting using the stick and trim Move the pushrod so the carburetor is closed Secure the pushrod wire using a 3mm x 5mm machine screw Step 14 Check that t...

Page 17: ...arge the outer mounting holes in the X mount of the motor using an 11 64 4 5mm drill Step 2 Attach the X mount to the back of the motor using the hardware provided with the motor Remember to put a drop of threadlock on each of the screws to prevent them from vibrating loose Step 3 Attach the motor to the firewall using the four 2 51mm aluminum motor spacers four 8 32 x 21 2 machine screw and four ...

Page 18: ...ng 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 Step 7 Use 6 minute epoxy to glue the front and rear battery tray into the fuselage The rear tray has a tab that will key into the former while the front tray fits flush against the backsi...

Page 19: ... 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 Step 11 Once the motor is working and rotating in the correct direction unplug the wiring harness for safety Use a hobby knife to remove the cov...

Page 20: ...selage A tube has been pre installed for routing the receiver antenna wire Step 3 Place the receiver and receiver battery into the fuselage Use epoxy mixing stick to make braces inside the fuselage to prevent the receiver and receiver battery from shifting during flight Note When using an electrick motor and a smaller 270 mAh pack you can place the pack underneath the throttle servo tray to provid...

Page 21: ...htly sand inside the line drawn on the fuselage Also sand the inside of the canopy where it will rest on the fuselage Step 7 Use canopy glue to secure the canopy to the fuselage Use masking tape to hold the canopy in position until the glue fully cures Step 8 Attach the wing to the fuselage using two 1 4 20 x 11 2 nylon bolts Section 4 Final Assembly ...

Page 22: ...11 4 32mm up down Elevator High Rate 23 4 70mm up down Note Elevator throw is measured at the inboard trailing edge of the elevator Rudder 4 102mm right left Note Rudder throw is measured at the bottom of the rudder Once the control throws have been set slide the clevis retainers over the clevis to prevent them from opening during flight An important part of preparing the aircraft for flight is pr...

Page 23: ...d questionable Failure of any of these components in flight would mean the loss of your aircraft Pre Flight Adjusting the Engine Range Test Your Radio Step 1 Completely read the instructions included with your engine and follow the recommended break in procedure Step 2 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 cons...

Page 24: ...oken replace it with a new clevis Also check the nylon connectors at the servo for any wear or damage If they look worn or in bad shape replace them as well Checking the Control Horns Inspect the control horns to make sure they have not crushed the wood of the control surface If so remove the control horn screws to remove the control horn Place 2 3 drops of thin CA into each of the screw holes In ...

Page 25: ...hinged control surface aileron located on the trailing edge of the wing Move the aileron stick on the transmitter left the left aileron moves up and the right aileron moves down Moving the left aileron up causes more drag and less lift causing the left wing to drop down When the right aileron moves down more lift is created causing the right wing to rise This interaction causes the airplane to tur...

Page 26: ...explosive gases such as hydrogen filled balloons or ground mounted devices launching a projectile The only exceptions permitted are rockets flown in accordance with the National Model Rocketry Safety Code or those permanently attached as per JATO use also those items authorized for Air Show Team use as defined by AST Advisory Committee document available from AMA HQ In any case models using rocket...

Page 27: ...o powered model may be flown closer than 25 feet to any person 9 Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a powered model in flight Organized RC Racing Event 10 An RC racing event whether or not an AMA Rule Book event is one in which model aircraft compete in flight over a prescribed course with the objective of finishing the course faster to determine the winner A In every organiz...

Page 28: ... 2006 Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 877 504 0233 horizonhobby com 9107 ...

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