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Instruction Manual
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VITAL SAFETY INFORMATION
IF YOU HAVE NEVER FLOWN R/C MODELS, FLY
ONLY UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF AN EXPERIENCED
R/C MODEL HELICOPTER PILOT.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY PRIOR TO
USING OR FLYING. CONTACT YOUR SUPPLIER IF ANY
INFORMATION IS UNCLEAR. YOU ASSUME ALL RISK
AND RESPONSIBILITY WHEN USING THIS MODEL.
KEEP WELL CLEAR OF ROTATING BLADES.
NEVER WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING WHEN OPERATING
HELICOPTERS. ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE EYE WEAR
WHEN OPERATING MODEL HELICOPTERS.
FLY ONLY WHERE IT IS SAFE TO DO SO. A HARD
FLAT SURFACE CLEAR OF ALL OBSTACLES AND A CLEAR
INDOOR SPACE OF AROUND 400 SQUARE FOOT IS THE
MINIMUM RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENT.
CRASHES & SPARE PARTS
If you are new to model helicopters, please be aware that many people have learned to hover helicopters
and have broken nothing in the process.
However, the Twister is not invulnerable and most people will tip their Twister over or break parts during
their flying career. Crash damage is not covered by warranty.
The Twister has been designed to be very strong and very easy to repair. In addition, all parts are available
as spares from your supplier. Study the exploded view of the helicopter carefully to understand the
relationship between parts and how to replace them if necessary.
DVD–IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Transmitter mode–Please note that the Instructional Flight DVD included with this product shows use of a
MODE 1 transmitter–a different transmitter setup to the mode II transmitter supplied. A mode I transmitter
has throttle and roll on the right stick. In the UK, most pilots fly mode II, throttle and tail rotor on the left
hand stick, cyclic on the right stick.
Aerial deployment–contrary to the video, please ensure your receiver aerial is COMPLETELY unwrapped
from the skid as per this manual.
J. Perkins Distribution Ltd guarantees this product is free from manufacturing or assembly defects for a period of one
year from time of purchase. This does not affect your statutory rights. This warranty is not valid for any damage or
consequential 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 the material included with
this product, mistakes can occur and neither J. Perkins Distribution 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 inaccuraccies in the
associated instructions or materials included with this product.
We reserve the right to modify the design of this product, box contents and instruction manual without prior notification.
E&OE. © 2004 J Perkins Distribution Ltd, Northdown Business Park, Ashford Road, Lenham, Kent, ME17 2DL, UK. All rights
reserved.
CONTENTS
Introduction .................................................... 1
Preparing for flight......................................... 1
1. Unpacking your Twister .................... 1
2. Charging the flight battery................ 1
3. Nimh flight battery safety ................. 2
4. Fitting the flight battery ..................... 2
Preflight checks ............................................. 2
1. '4-in-1 unit' checks ............................ 2
2. Rotor blades check............................ 3
3. Visual check........................................ 3
4. Switch on transmitter........................ 3
5. Range check ....................................... 3
6. Control operation check ................... 4
How does a helicopter fly?........................... 4
Flight training guide....................................... 5
Step 1–Positioning ................................. 5
Step 2–Rotor spin-up............................. 6
Step 3–Going for a walk........................ 6
Step 4–Taking the first 'hop'................. 6
Step 5–Hovering and manoeuvres...... 7
Step 6–Beyond the hover ..................... 7
Troubleshooting.............................................. 7
Vibration .................................................. 7
Main rotor does not turn....................... 8
Twister exploded view .................................. 8
Spare parts and option parts ....................... 9