VITAL SAFETY INFORMATION
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IF YOU HAVE NO EXPERIENCE FLYING R/C
HELICOPTERS, IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT
YOU SEEK ADVICE FROM YOUR SUPPLIER AND/OR AN
EXPERIENCED R/C HELICOPTER PILOT.
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY PRIOR TO
ASSEMBLING AND BEFORE FLYING THE HELICOPTER.
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SEEK ADVICE SHOULD ANY INFORMATION
BE UNCLEAR. YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND
RESPONSIBILITY WHEN USING THIS MODEL.
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KEEP WELL CLEAR OF ROTATING BLADES.
NEVER WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING WHEN OPERATING
HELICOPTERS. ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE EYE WEAR
WHEN OPERATING MODEL HELICOPTERS.
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ONLY FLY IN AREAS WHERE IT IS SAFE TO DO SO
AND IN AREAS WHERE THE FLYING OF R/C MODELS IS
PERMITTED.
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DO NOT FLY NEAR PEOPLE, ANIMALS, BUILDINGS
OR ANY OBSTACLES.
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DO NOT FLY YOUR MODEL AT HEAD HEIGHT.
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DO NOT FLY YOUR MODEL WITHIN 5 METRES OF
YOURSELF OR ANY PERSON.
CRASHES & SPARE PARTS
The Twister CP Gold has been designed to be strong and easy to repair, however, should the helicopter
crash, there is a chance that parts will be damaged. In the event of a crash, it is important that the
helicopter be thoroughly checked before undertaking further flights to ensure that no danger could be
posed to yourself, bystanders or property. If the structural integrity of any part is in doubt, the part should
be replaced. Crash damage is NOT covered by warranty.
Use the exploded view at the rear of this manual, along with the listed part numbers, and contact your
hobby supplier for the required parts.
GUARANTEE/WARRANTY
J.Perkins Distribution Ltd and Model Engines (Aust.) Pty. Ltd. Guarantee this product to be free from manufacturing
and assembly defects for a period of one year from the time of purchase. This does not affect your statuary rights.
This warranty is not valid for any damage or subsequent damage arising as a result of a crash, misuse, modification or
for damage or consequential damage arising as a result of failure to observe the procedures outlined in this manual.
Operation of this model is carried out entirely at the risk of the operator. Please note that, whilst every effort is made to
ensure the accuracy of instructions and material included with this product, mistakes can occur and neither J.Perkins
Distribution Ltd/Model Engines (Aust.) Pty. Ltd nor it’s distributors will be held liable for any loss or damage arising from
the use of this model or for any loss or damage arising from omissions or inaccuracies in the associated instructions or
materials included with this product.
We reserve the right to modify the design of this product, contents and manuals without prior notification.
© 2008 J.Perkins Distribution Ltd, Lenham, Kent, UK ME17 2DL. www.jperkinsdistribution.co.uk
Model Engines (Aust.) Pty. Ltd., Noble Park, Victoria 3174, Australia. www.modelengines.com.au
All rights reserved. E&OE
Contents
Introduction .................................................... 1
Never flown? Please read... ......................... 1
Preparing for flight ......................................... 2
1. Unpack your Twister CP Gold .......... 2
Battery & charger .......................................... 2
2. Connect charger to power supply ... 2
3. Connect the battery to the charger . 2
Lithium Polymer Battery Safety ................... 3
Final flight preparation .................................. 3
4. Installing the battery .......................... 3
5. Rotor blades check ............................ 3
6. Linkage check ..................................... 3
7. Switch on transmitter ........................ 3
8. Range check ....................................... 4
9. Control Check ..................................... 4
Advanced Flying Features ............................ 5
Flybar Weights ........................................ 5
3D/Idle Up Switch .................................. 5
Flight Training Guide ...................................... 5
The Flying Area ....................................... 5
Step 1-Positioning .................................. 5
Step 2-Rotor Spin Up ............................. 5
Step 3-Going for a walk ......................... 5
Step 4-The First Hop .............................. 6
Step 5-hovering and Manoeovres ....... 6
Step 6-Forward Flight ............................ 6
Troubleshooting .............................................. 7
Vibration .................................................. 7
Main rotor does not turn ....................... 7
Main rotor turns but helicopter does not
take off ..................................................... 7
LBW system .................................................... 7
Spare parts and option parts ....................... 8
Twister CP Gold Exploded View ................. 12
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