Table of Contents
Kit Introduction ..................................................................................................................................3
R/C Helicopter Safety ........................................................................................................................3
Warning ...................................................................................................................................................3
General Guidelines .................................................................................................................................3
Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) ...........................................................................................4
Kit Assembly ......................................................................................................................................5
Required Tools ........................................................................................................................................5
Other Required Components ..................................................................................................................5
Assembly Tips ...................................................................................................................................6
Kit Contents .......................................................................................................................................7
Flybarless Head Assembly
(Whiplash Kit #MA1033-3)
.................................................................... 9
Flybarless Head Parts List ......................................................................................................................9
Flybarless Head Assembly Instructions ................................................................................................10
Flybarless Head Link Lengths ...............................................................................................................11
Tail Assembly ...................................................................................................................................12
Tail Assembly Parts List ........................................................................................................................12
Tail Assembly Instructions .....................................................................................................................13
Gas Frame Assembly ......................................................................................................................18
Gas Frame Assembly Parts List ............................................................................................................18
Gas Frame Assembly Instructions ........................................................................................................19
Electronics Mounting Positions .............................................................................................................31
Canopy Mounting ..................................................................................................................................31
Whiplash Gas User Guide...............................................................................................................32
Safety ....................................................................................................................................................32
Engine/Fuel/Oil .....................................................................................................................................32
Fuel Tank Plumbing ...............................................................................................................................32
Mufflers
.................................................................................................................................................35
Air Filter .................................................................................................................................................33
Spark Plug ............................................................................................................................................33
Electronic Wiring ...................................................................................................................................33
Initial Mixture Settings ...........................................................................................................................33
Throttle Setup/Curves ...........................................................................................................................34
Governor Setup/Sensors ......................................................................................................................34
Starting ..................................................................................................................................................34
Rotor Blades .........................................................................................................................................35
Pitch Curves ..........................................................................................................................................35
Gear Ratios ...........................................................................................................................................35
Running .................................................................................................................................................35
Additional Support References .............................................................................................................35
Kit Hardware and Parts ...................................................................................................................36
Warranty Information ......................................................................................................................37
Version 1.3
04/01/2020
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