® Twist 60 ARF Assembly manual Specifications Wingspan:.................................. 54.75 in (1391mm) Wing Area:......................... 992 sq in (64.59 sq dm) Length:......................................... 56.6 in (1438mm) Weight:.............................. 6.5–7.5 lb (2.9kg–3.
Table of Contents Contents of Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ® UltraCote Covering Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Radio and Power Systems Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Field Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents of Kit E A B D C Replacement Parts A. HAN4201 B. HAN4202 C. HAN4203 D. HAN4204 E.
Field Equipment Required • Propeller • Long Reach Glow Plug Wrench (HAN2510) • 2-Cycle Sport Plug (HAN3001) • 4-Cycle Super Plug (HAN3011) • Fuel • Metered Glow Driver w/Ni-Cd & Charger (HAN7101) • 2-Cycle Super Plug (HAN3006) • Manual Fuel Pump (HAN118) Optional Field Equipment • 12V 7Ah Sealed Battery (HAN102) • PowerPro™ 12V Starter (HAN161) Required Tools and Adhesives Tools • Square • Phillips screwdriver • Drill • Soldering iron • Ruler • Drill bit: 1/16" (1.5mm), 5/64" (2mm), 5/32" (4mm),.
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Inspection or Repairs If your product needs to be inspected or repaired, please call for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). Pack the product securely using a shipping carton. Please note that original boxes may be included, but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection. Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels, as Horizon Hobby, Inc. is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility.
Safety, Precautions, and Warnings As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating it in manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others. Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.) that you use. This model is controlled by a radio signal that is subject to interference from many sources outside your control.
Section 1: Aileron Servo Installation Required Parts • Wing panel w/ailerons • Servo w/hardware (2) • Servo extension, 9" (228mm) (2) • Pre-assembled 3 1/2" (89mm) aileron linkage (2) Required Tools and Adhesives • Drill • Thin CA • Drill bit: 1/16" (1.5mm), 5/64" (2mm) • Phillips 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.
Section 1: Aileron Servo Installation Step 3 Step 5 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. 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.
Section 1: Aileron Servo Installation Step 7 Step 9 Secure the servo using the screws provided with the servo. Remove the stock servo horn and install a long servo arm in its place. Remove the side of the arm that does not align with the control horn. 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.
Section 2: Landing Gear and Tail Installation Required Parts • Landing gear w/wheels • Fuselage • 1" (25mm) tail wheel • Rudder assembly • Stabilizer assembly • 4-40 locknut (3) •#4 washer (3) •#8 washer (3) • 5/64" wheel collar • 4-40 setscrew • 8-32 x 3/4" machine screw (3) • Pre-assembled 4 3/4" (120mm) rudder linkage • Pre-assembled 4 1/4" (108mm) elevator linkage Required Tools and Adhesives • Servo w/hardware (2) • Long servo arm (2) • Adjustable wrench • Threadlock • 18" (458mm) servo extension (2)
Section 2: Landing Gear and Tail Installation Step 5 Step 7 Secure the tail wheel into position using the 5/64" wheel collar and the 4-40 setscrew. Use threadlock on the setscrew to prevent it from vibrating loose. Install the pre-assembled 4 3/4" (120mm) rudder linkage. With the radio on, adjust the length of the linkage so the rudder is centered. Step 6 Step 8 Attach an 18" (458mm) servo extension to the rudder servo.
Section 3A: Two-Stroke Engine Installation Required Parts • Fuselage • Engine mount (2) • 8-32 x 1" screw (4) •#8 washer (4) • Rubber band (2) • Pushrod connector • 8-32 locknut (4) • 8-32 blind nut (4) 1 • 8-32 x 1 /4" screw (4) • 14 1/2" (370mm) pushrod tube • 16 1/2" (420mm) throttle pushrod • 2 1/2" (64mm) spinner w/hardware • Pushrod connector backplate • 3mm x 5mm machine screw Required Tools and Adhesives • Servo w/hardware • Ruler • Drill • Phillips screwdriver • Hobby knife • Drill bit: 1/16" (1.
Section 3A: Two-Stroke Engine Installation Step 3 14 1/2" Slide the (370mm) throttle pushrod tube into . the pre-drilled hole in the firewall through to the throttle . servo tray. Mount the engine to the mount using four . 8-32 x 1 1/4" screws, four #8 washers and four . 8-32 locknuts. Step 4 Slide the 16 1/2" (420mm) throttle pushrod into the pushrod tube and attach the clevis to the carburetor arm.
Section 3A: Two-Stroke Engine Installation Step 6 Step 8 Install the propeller and spinner onto the engine. . Consult the instructions provided with your engine . for further details. 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 7 Step 9 Place the rubber bands into the notches in the former inside the fuselage as shown. Attach the lines from the fuel tank to the engine. The .
Section 3A: Two-Stroke Engine Installation Step 10 Step 12 Use a hobby knife to remove the covering over the hole . in the rear of the fuselage hatch for the 4-40 screw. . Place the fuselage hatch into position and secure it using the 4-40 x 1/2" socket head screw. 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.
Section 3B: Electric Motor Installation Required Parts • Fuselage • 8-32 blind nut (4) • Plywood battery tray (F&R) • 2" (51mm) aluminum motor spacer (4) • 8-32 x 2 1/2" machine screw (4) • Hook and loop strap (2) • 2 1/2" (64mm) spinner w/hardware 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.
Section 3B: Electric Motor Installation Step 4 Step 7 Build a wiring harness for the batteries using a female connector and two male connectors. Follow the wiring . in the photo so the motor sees the voltage increase of . the two batteries. 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 backside of the firewall.
Section 3B: Electric Motor Installation Step 9 Step 11 Plug the motor into the speed control. Secure the . batteries using the hook and loop strap. Plug the speed control into the receiver. Mount the speed control inside the fuselage so it will not interfere with the installation . and removal of the batteries. Once the motor is working and rotating in the correct direction, unplug the wiring harness for safety.
Section 4: Final Assembly Required Parts • Fuselage • Wing 1 • 1/4-20 x 1 /2" nylon bolt (2) • Canopy Required Tools and Adhesives • Canopy glue • Flat screwdriver • Felt-tipped pen • Masking tape • 1/4" foam 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.
Section 4: Final Assembly Step 5 Step 7 Position the canopy onto the fuselage. Use a felt-tipped pen to trace the outline of the canopy onto the fuselage. 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 6 Use sandpaper to lightly sand inside the line drawn on the fuselage. Also sand the inside of the canopy where it will rest on the fuselage.
Control Throws The amount of control throw should be adjusted as closely as possible using mechanical means, rather than making large changes electronically at the radio. By moving the position of the clevis at the control horn toward the outermost hole, you will decrease the amount of control throw of the control surface. Moving it toward the control surface will increase the amount of throw.
Pre-Flight Charge both the transmitter and receiver pack for your airplane. Use the recommended charger supplied with your particular radio system, following the instructions provided with the radio. In most cases, the radio should be charged the night before going out flying. Check the radio installation and make sure all the . control surfaces are moving correctly (i.e. the correct direction and with the recommended throws). Test run . the engine and make sure it transitions smoothly from .
Maintaining Your Twist 60 ARF The following is a check list that you should follow . every time you have completed a flying session with . your Twist 60. Doing so will keep your aircraft . in the best flying condition. Clean Up If you are flying with a glow engine you will want to clean your Twist 60 before loading it into your vehicle to head home. Use a cleaner such as Windex or 409 and a paper towel to wipe down the exterior of your plane, removing the fuel residue.
Glossary of Terms • Ailerons: Each side of this airplane has a 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 turn or roll to the left.
2006 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code GENERAL 1) I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air shows or model flying demonstrations until it has been proven to be airworthy by having been previously, successfully flight tested. 2) I will not fly my model higher than approximately 400 feet within 3 miles of an airport without notifying the airport operator. I will give right-of-way and avoid flying in the proximity of full-scale aircraft.
2006 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code 5) Flying sites separated by three miles or more are considered safe from site-to site interference, even when both sites use the same frequencies. Any circumstances under three miles separation require a frequency management arrangement, which may be either an allocation of specific frequencies for each site or testing to determine that freedom from interference exists.
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