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VITAL SAFETY INFO 

Please read all instructions carefully before using this 

model. If any information in this manual is unclear, 

please contact your supplier for help. 

Please note especially the potential dangers 

associated with the rotating parts in this model:

DANGER—Wear protective eyewear when using 

model helicopters! 

DANGER—Do not wear loose clothing or ties! 

DANGER—Keep well clear of rotating blades! 

DANGER—Never fly near people or animals!

DANGER—A Li-Po battery is installed in the 

helicopter.  Please observe the safety information 

regarding the safe use of Li-Po batteries before using 

this product!

DANGER—Do not touch the battery or charger with 

wet hands!

 

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Always let the battery cool down before 

recharging.

 

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Always recharge the battery after use, especially if 

it is going to be stored and not used for a while.

 

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Not suitable for children under 14 years.

 

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If you are completely new to R/C helicopters we 

advise that you seek advice from an experienced 

R/C helicopter pilot before attempting to fly this 

model.

 

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When you begin to fly always turn on the 

transmitter first then connect the battery on the 

helicopter.

 

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When you have finished flying always disconnect 

the battery on the helicopter first then turn off the 

transmitter.

 

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Only for use indoors

 

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Do not fly near electrical or wireless equipment 

and magnetic objects.

 

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Be careful to insert the battery the correct way 

round, do not force the plug.

 

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If you hear the transmitter beeping this means the 

transmitter batteries are low.  Land immediately, 

unplug the battery from the helicopter, turn off 

the transmitter and replace the batteries in the 

transmitter.

 

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Only use the USB charge lead provided with this 

model to charge the helicopter battery.

CONTENTS

Introduction .............................................3

New to R/C helicopters? .......................3

Specifications .........................................4

Welcome ..................................................4

A. Kit contents .....................................4

B. Transmitter part names .................5

C. LCD display ......................................5

Flight controls  ........................................6

Beginner and Advanced mode .............6

Binding transmitter to receiver ...........7

Transmitter usage ...................................7

Helicopter charging instructions ........8

Preparing for flight .................................8

Trimming the helicopter (mode 1) ........9

Throttle trim - RIGHT stick .................9

Yaw trim - left stick .............................9

Fore/aft cyclic trim - LEFT stick ........9

Left/right cyclic trim - right stick ......9

Trimming the helicopter (mode 2) ......10

Throttle trim - left stick .....................10

Yaw trim - left stick ...........................10

Fore/aft cyclic trim - right stick .......10

Left/right cyclic trim - right stick ....10

Flight controls .......................................11

Taking off ............................................11

Left-right rotation ..............................11

Fore/aft cyclic control ......................12

Left/right cyclic controls ..................12

Exploded diagram.................................13

Parts List.................................................15

Lithium polymer battery safety ..........16

GUARANTEE/WARRANTY

Model Engines (Aust.) Pty. Ltd. guarantee this product to be free of manufacturing and assembly defects for a period of 

30 days from time of purchase. This does not affect your statutory 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 neither Model Engines (Aust.) Pty. Ltd. or its retailers 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. 

© 2011 Model Engines (Aust.) Pty. Ltd., Noble Park, Victoria 3174, Australia. www.modelengines.com.au 

All rights reserved. E&OE

Summary of Contents for Mini Twister Sport

Page 1: ...asily direct from a USB port 7 8 minute flight times Silky smooth stable hovering Full 4 channel control for full indoor fun Adjustable digital trims Efficient stable under slung flybar Bell Hiller mi...

Page 2: ...TENTS Introduction 3 New to R C helicopters 3 Specifications 4 Welcome 4 A Kit contents 4 B Transmitter part names 5 C LCD display 5 Flight controls 6 Beginner and Advanced mode 6 Binding transmitter...

Page 3: ...we do not guarantee that by following the information included with this product you will be bound to achieve successful helicopter flight Neither do we guarantee you will not break anything ABOUT TH...

Page 4: ...Range 25 metres for indoor use only Required Transmitter batteries 4 x 1 5V AA batteries WELCOME 1 Carefully remove the model and other items from the packaging and check all items are included 2 Inse...

Page 5: ...stick can be pressed like a button and is used to perform the following functions Binding the transmitter and helicopter if it comes unbound see page 7 Switching between advanced and beginner mode se...

Page 6: ...all 4 axes of flight See above BEGINNER AND ADVANCED MODE The Mini Twister Scale features beginner and advanced mode With the transmitter and helicopter both ON press firmly down on the top of the th...

Page 7: ...mitter with your receiver once more proceed as follows HOW DO I RECOGNISE WHEN MY RECEIVER IS NOT BOUND Upon connecting the battery in the model the internal LED will flash on and off slowly regardles...

Page 8: ...ng the ON OFF switch of the transmitter to ON make sure the throttle stick is down in its lowest position 2 Set the ON OFF switch of the transmitter to ON The LED above the ON OFF switch will glow RED...

Page 9: ...im button on the throttle stick YAW TRIM LEFT STICK The model rotates when no yaw control is applied If the model rotates to the left or the right press the opposite yaw trim button to correct it e g...

Page 10: ...per trim button on the throttle stick YAW TRIM LEFT STICK The model rotates when no yaw control is applied If the model rotates to the left or the right press the opposite yaw trim button to correct i...

Page 11: ...ant height 4 If you get into trouble or loose orientation slowly move the throttle stick to its lowest position and the helicopter rotors will slow down and stop spinning and the helicopter will land...

Page 12: ...s you get more confident you can combine movements at the same time to fly circles figure eights climbing and descending circles nose in flying and precision landings on objects The possibilities are...

Page 13: ...13 www modelengines com au EXPLODED DIAGRAM...

Page 14: ...ub 1 6605715 012 Swashplate 1 6605640 013 Pushrod 2 6605650 014 Main shaft retaining collar 1 6605630 016 Main motor 1 6605620 017 Pinion gear 1 6605620 018 Main chassis 1 6605670 019 Receiver board 1...

Page 15: ...SWASH PLATE 1 12 6605645 UPPER LINK 4 4 10 6605650 SERVO LINK 2 13 6605655 FLYBAR 1 1 3 6605660 MAIN BLADES WITH SCREWS SET 8 6605665 LANDING GEAR SET 24 6605670 MAIN CHASSIS 18 6605675 O RINGS CANOPY...

Page 16: ...gets too hot If the battery becomes hot to the touch during charging disconnect immediately from the end that plugs into the USB slot on the computer Extinguish fires with sand If something goes wron...

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