Miniature Aircraft USA MA1031-3 Assembly Instructions Manual

Assembl y Instructions

MA1031-3 Flybarless

Step up to excellence with X-Cell

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 #MA1031-3) .................................................................... 9

Flybarless Head Parts List ......................................................................................................................9

Flybarless Head Assembly Instructions ................................................................................................10

Flybarless Head Link Lengths ...............................................................................................................11

Tail Assembly ...................................................................................................................................17

Tail Assembly Parts List ........................................................................................................................17

Tail Assembly Instructions .....................................................................................................................18

Nitro Frame Assembly ....................................................................................................................23

Nitro Frame Assembly Parts List ...........................................................................................................23

Nitro Frame Assembly Instructions .......................................................................................................24

Electronics Mounting Positions .............................................................................................................33

Canopy Mounting ..................................................................................................................................33

Basic Model/Radio Set Up ..............................................................................................................34

Swashplate eCCPM Set Up .............................................................................................................35

Pitch Curve Set Up ..........................................................................................................................36

Throttle Curve Set Up ......................................................................................................................37

Flybarless Stabilization Electronics ..............................................................................................37

Kit Hardware and Parts ...................................................................................................................38

Warranty Information ......................................................................................................................39

Version 1.0 - Draft

01/05/2019

For updates to this manual, or any other Miniature Aircraft manual, go to www.miniatureaircraftusa.com.

2

Kit Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the X-Cell Whiplash by Miniature Aircraft. This model is the culmination of years of designing and manufacturing R/C helicopters. It is designed with the highest standards, and will provide years of enjoyment. Whether this is your first R/C model helicopter or you are an advanced R/C helicopter modeler, the X-Cell Whiplash is a fantastic choice for a “700 size” model.

R/C Helicopter Safety

A radio controlled model helicopter is not a toy, but rather a technically complex device that must be built and operated with care. It is also a fascinating and challenging part of the R/C sport, the mastery of which is very rewarding. A model helicopter must be built exactly in accordance with the building instructions.

The kit manufacturer has spent much time and effort refining this product to make it reliable in operation and easy to build. The bolt together construction can proceed quite rapidly. This giver the builder a strong sense of accomplishment that encourages hasty progress from one construction phase to the next, so that the completed model can be more quickly seen and enjoyed. It is essential to recognize and guard against this tendency. Follow building instructions exactly. Vibration and stress levels are high and all fasteners and attachments must be secure for safe operation.

Note that this is the first use of the word SAFETY in these comments. Previously the kit manufacturer’s efforts to ensure reliable operation were mentioned. That is ALL that he can do. Safe operation is the responsibility of the builder/flyer and starts with careful construction and continues with selection and installation of reliable radio equipment and power systems.

The need for safety is nowhere greater than at the flying field. A number of guidelines for safe flight have been developed by experienced flyers and are set down here. It is urged that they be read, understood and followed.

Warning! – Risk of death or serious injury

Remote Control (“R/C”) Helicopters can be dangerous. Inexperienced pilots of R/C Helicopters should be trained and supervised by experienced operators. All operators should use safety glasses and other appropriate safety equipment. All operators should exercise necessary precautions when fueling, repairing, maintaining, flying and storing R/C Helicopters, and when using or storing R/C Helicopter accessories, equipment, fuels, and related materials. R/C Helicopters should be used only in open areas free of obstacles and far enough from people to minimize the possibility of injury from the helicopter or any of its components falling or flying in unexpected directions.

This helicopter is not a toy but a complex flying machine that must be assembled with care by a responsible individual. Failure to exert care in assembly, or radio or accessory installation, may result in a model incapable of safe flight or ground operation. Rotating components are an ever present danger and source of injury to operators and spectators. Since the manufacturer and his agents have no control over the proper assembly and operation of his products, no responsibility or liability can be assumed for their use.

General Guidelines for Safe R/C Helicopter Flight

• Fly only at approved flying fields and obey field regulations.

• Follow frequency control procedures. Interference can be dangerous to all.

• Know your radio. Check all transmitter functions before each flight.

• Be aware that rotating blades are very dangerous and can cause serious injury.

• Never fly near or above spectators or other modelers.

• If you’re a beginner, get help trimming the model first and seek flight training later.

• Don’t “track” the main blades by holding the tail boom. This is a temptation to builders who cannot hover yet and is very dangerous.

• Follow all recommended maintenance procedures for your model, radio and engine.

3

Academy of Model Aeronautics

Miniature Aircraft highly recommends joining the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA).

• AMA is the Academy of Model Aeronautics.

• AMA is the world’s largest model aviation association, representing a membership of more than 195,000 from every walk of life, income level and age group.

• AMA is a self-supporting, non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote development of model aviation as a recognized sport and worthwhile recreation activity.

• AMA is an organization open to anyone interested in model aviation.

• AMA is the official national body for model aviation in the United States. AMA sanctions more than one thousand model competitions throughout the country each year and certifies official model flying records on a national and international level.

• AMA is the organizer of the annual National Aeromodeling Championships, the world’s largest model airplane competition.

• AMA is the chartering organization for more than 2,500 model airplane clubs across the country. AMA offers its chartered clubs official contest sanction, insurance, and assistance in getting and keeping flying sites.

• AMA is the voice of its membership, providing liaison with the Federal Aviation Administration, the Federal

Communications Commission, and other government agencies through our national headquarters in Muncie,

Indiana. AMA also works with local governments, zoning boards, and parks departments to promote the interests of local chartered clubs.

• AMA is an associate member of the National Aeronautic Association. Through NAA, AMA is recognized by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI), the world governing body of all aviation activity, as the only organization which may direct U.S. participation in international aeromodeling activities.

For more detailed information, contact the Academy of Model Aeronautics

5161 E. Memorial Drive, Muncie, Indiana, 47302 or telephone (800) 435-9262.

You may also visit the AMA website at www.modelaircraft.org

4

Kit Assembly

Your Whiplash kit will require a number of different supplies and tools to ensure the best final result. They are as follows:

Required Lubricants and Compounds:

1. Medium Strength Thread Locking Compound - Loctite Blue #243 (MA3200-20)

2. Tri-Flow Oil (MA3200-02)

3. Tri-Flow Synthetic Grease (MA3200-06)

4. Medium Cyanoacrylate (CA)

5. Retaining Compound - Loctite Green #648 (MA3200-22)

Required Tools:

1. M4 Nut Driver

2. M5 Nut Driver

3. M5.5 Nut Driver

4. M7 Nut Driver

5. 1.5mm Allen Driver




9. 4.0mm Allen Driver x2


11. Needle Nose Pliers

12. Phillips Screwdriver

13. Razor Knife (X-acto)

Other required components:

The X-Cell Whiplash is an airframe kit. To complete the model, several other items are required, but not included with the kit. There are many choices for these other required components, and any competent hobby retailer with R/C helicopter experience will be happy to make suggestions. You will need:

1. Engine, “90-120” size nitro helicopter engine.

2. Helicopter style muffler suited to the engine you choose.

3. Cyclic servos (Miniature Aircraft recommends high quality digital cyclic servos with no less than 80 oz. in. of torque.)

4. Throttle servo (Miniature Aircraft recommends a high quality ball bearing servo.)

4. R/C helicopter gyro (Miniature Aircraft recommends for Flybarless Kits a flybarless electronic unit with rudder gyro and for Flybar Kits only a tail “heading hold” style gyro is needed.)

5. Rudder servo suitable for use with the gyro you choose. Digital servo is recommended.

6. R/C helicopter transmitter and receiver with at least 6 channels, and eCCPM capabilities.

7. 690-710mm Main Blades and 105-115mm Tail Blades.

8. R/C helicopter starting and fueling equipment.

9. R/C helicopter engine governor is recommended, but not required for flight.

5

Important Assembly Tips - PLEASE READ

• Follow the instructions. The methods of construction documented in this manual have been proven to work.

Do not rush the build of your model! You have purchased a world class model helicopter kit, take your time and realize that the final result is now up to you. Take the time to fully understand each step and if you are unsure please contact Miniature Aircraft, or a representative.

• Follow the order of assembly. The instructions have been organized into major sections and have been written in such a way that each step builds upon the work done in the previous step. Changing the order of assembly may result in unnecessary steps.

• Clean all metal parts. All of the steel parts in this kit are coated with a lubricant to prevent them from rusting.

This coating can interfere with the adhesives and thread locks needed for assembly. Use a solvent such as alcohol or acetone to clean the various metal parts, especially threads. Be sure not to overtighten bolts as damage to bearings and other components will occur.

• It is very important to lightly sand the edges of all carbon fiber pieces. Miniature Aircraft recommends doing so prior to the assembly process. Carbon fiber edges can be sharp and can easily cut component wires and battery mounting straps. It is important to use safety precautions when creating carbon fiber dust. The use of a particulate mask, preferably one with a P100 HEPA filter is recommended. Always clean up carbon fiber dust with a damp rag right away.

• Use thread lock as indicated. Generally any bolt or screw that threads into a metal part requires thread lock.

Model helicopters are subject to vibration and failing to use thread lock on any non-locking assembly may result in a part becoming loose or falling off in flight.

6

Kit Contents

Please take some time to familiarize yourself with the contents of the kit. The Whiplash kit has been broken down into three “bags.” Each bag contains parts and hardware. The hardware in each bag will be used only for that bag. There will be no left over parts after each bag is assembled. The individual parts of the factory assembled parts are not listed out here. They can be found in the components section of the manual.

Bag 1 - Whiplash Rotor Head FBL

Bag Part No. Part Description

1-A 0217

1-Hardware 0051

1-Hardware 0107

1-Hardware 0109

Swashplate - Factory

M3x3 Set Screw

M3x6 Threaded Steel Ball


1-Hardware 131-83 Anti-rotation Pin

1-B

1-B

1-B

1-B

0869 Washout Link

128-176 Washout Pin

128-195 Head Button

128-314 Swashplate Follower - Factory

1-B 131-368 FBL Head Block

1-Hardware 0067

1-Hardware 0071

M3x14 Socket Bolt

M3x18 Button Head Socket Bolt

1-Hardware 0447-1 M2 E-clip

Qty

3

4

1

2

1

2

2

1

1

1

2

2

2


1-C

1-C

1-C

131-161 Main Blade Grip - Factory

131-163 FBL Pitch Arm

131-187 Head Axle

1-Hardware 0061


M3x8 Socket Bolt

1-Hardware 0086-1 M5x16 Flanged Socket Bolt

1-Hardware 120-7-1 5x15 Safety Washer

1-Hardware 131-183 Washer

1-D

1-D

1-D

1-D

0133-1 M3x21.5 Ball Link

121-4

121-7 Swash To PA Linkage Rod

131-408 FBL Main Shaft

1-Hardware 0021

1-Hardware 0023

Servo To Swash Linkage Rod

M4 Lock Nut

M5 Nut

1-Hardware 0063 M3x10 Socket Bolt

1-Hardware 0082-4 M5x32 Shouldered Socket Bolt

1-Hardware 131-200 M4x33 Shouldered Socket Bolt

Qty

2

4

4

2

1

2

2

2

2

2

1

2

1

2

1

10

3

Bag 2 - Whiplash Tail Assembly

Bag

2-A-1

Part No. Part Description

131-475 T/R Pitch Slider Assembly - Factory

2-A-2

2-A-3

2-A-3

131-129 Tail Box Assembly - Factory

131-130 Tail Pitch Control Bellcrank

2-A-3

131-131 C/F Bellcrank Bracket

131-132 Bellcrank Slider Cup

2-Hardware 0019 M3 Lock Nut

2-Hardware 0064-3 M3x6 Button Head Socket Bolt

2-Hardware 0073

2-Hardware 0107

M3x20 Socket Bolt


2-A-4

2-A-4

131-64 T/R Hub

131-112 T/R Blade Grip - Factory

2-Hardware 0056

2-Hardware 0061

2-Hardware 0069

2-Hardware 0107

M3 Washer

M3 Lock Nut

M3x5 Dog-Point Set Screw

M3x8 Socket Bolt

M3x16 Socket Bolt


2

2

2

2

2

2

1

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

Qty

1

Bag

2-B-1

2-B-1

2-B-1

2-B-1

2-B-1

2-B-2

2-B-2

2-B-2

2-B-2


131-400 TT Ends

131-480 TT Bearing Cup

131-481 TT Bearing Cup O-Ring

131-482 TT Sleeve

131-485 TT Bearing

2mm Hex Nut

2-Hardware 0049-1 M2x12 Socket Bolt

Qty

131-558 TT

131-62 Tail Boom

131-69-1 T/R Control Rod 1

131-86 Tail Boom Support C/F Rod Assemly 2

1

1

2

2

2

4

2

2

2

2-B-3

2-B-3

2-B-3

2-B-3

0133 M2x21.2 Ball Link

128-80 Aluminum Front Boom Clamp

128-144 T/R Control Rod Guide

128-149a Upper Rear Boom Support Mount

2-B-3

2-B-3

128-149b Lower Rear Boom Support Mount

131-128 C/F Boom Clamp Plate

2-Hardware 0016-2 4mm External Serrated Lockwasher 2


1

1

4

1

2

2

2-Hardware 0063

2-Hardware 0065

2-Hardware 0067

2-Hardware 0078

M3x10 Socket Bolt

M3x12 Socket Bolt

M3x14 Socket Bol

M4x12 Socket Bolt

3

2

4

1

2

2-B-4 131-60 C/F Vertical Tail Fin Painted 1

7


3-A

3-A

3-A

131-53 C/F Gyro Plate

131-55 C/F Angled Battery Tray

3-Hardware 0032-2 M3x8 Tapping Screw

3-Hardware 0064-3 M3x6 Button Head

3-Frames 131-487 C/F Left Frame - Nitro

3-Frames 131-488 C/F Right Frame - Nitro

3-Hardware 0009

3-Hardware 0032 2.9x9.5 Tapping Screw


3-Hardware 0061

3-Hardware 0063

3-B

3-B

3-B

M3x8 Socket Bolt

M3x10 Socket Bolt

128-58 Frame Spacer

131-21 Upper Main Bearing Block

131-46 P/A Servo Rail

3-B

3-B

3-B

3-B

131-186 C/F Anti-rotation Bracket

131-420 Mid Main Bearing Block

131-429 C/F X-Brace

132-59 Front Doubler


3-Hardware 0063

3-Hardware 0065

M3x10 Socket Bolt

M3x12 Socket Bolt

Bag 3 - Nitro Frame Assembly

Qty

4

6

1

1

1

1

1

2

11

4

30

40

5

3-Hardware 0069

3-Hardware 0081

M3x16 Socket Bolt

M4x16 Socket Bolt

3-E

3-E

3-E

3-E

3-E

3-E

0390 Wire Retainers

0875-1 10mm Split Main Shaft Collar

131-424 Main Gear Hub

131-440 Lower Main Bearing Block

131-466 Auto Hub

131-469-1 Gear Support

3-E

3-E

3-E

3-E

3200-30 20” Spiral Band for Wire and Cable

3200-48 20” 3/4 Hook and Loop Tape

3200-54 17” Adhesive Hook and Loop

3-Hardware 0021

3-Hardware 0059-2 M2.5x8 Socket Bolt

3-Hardware 0088 M3x8 Tapered Socket Bolt

3-Hardware 0088-3 M3x7 Tapered Socket Bolt

3-Hardware 0620-01 15x21x.10 Shim Washer



3-Hardware 131-202 Jesus Bolt OWB V2

4

2

2

1

2

1

1

3-C

3-C

3-C

3-C

131-117 Nitro Fan Hub

131-119 Nitro Clutch

131-120 Ntro Fan

131-122 Left Engine Mount

3-C

3-C

131-123 Right Engine Mount

131-179 X-Block

3-C 131-411 Assembled Nitro Clutch Bell

3-Hardware 0004

3-Hardware 0081

3-S

3-S

4mm Washer

M4x4 Set Screw

3-Hardware 0064-3 M3x6 Button Head Socket


M4x16 Socket Bolt

0818-3 Mounting Block

131-50 Elevator Servo Mount

3-S 131-148 C/F Servo Plates

S-Hardware 0017-2 2.5mm Hex Nut

S-Hardware 0059-4 M2.5x12 Socket bolt

S-Hardware 0059-7 M2.5x20 Socket Bolt

S-Hardware 0116 M2.5 Threaded Steel Ball

4

5

2

4

2

2

14

5

1

4

1

1

1

1

1

1

BOX

BOX

BOX

BOX

3-E-1

3-E-1

3-E-1

3-E-1

3-E-1

0133-1 M3x21.2 Ball Links

122-94 M3x97 Threaded Control Rod

128-59 M4 Front Boom Support Brace

131-150 Front Canopy Post

131-151 Rear Canopy Post

131-153 C/F Canopy Breakaway Tabs

3mm Washer

3-Hardware 0016-2 M4 External Serrated Lock Washer

3-Hardware 0015

3-Hardware 0081

3-Hardware 0103

2mm Hex Nut

M4x16 Socket Bolt

2mm Threaded Steel Ball

3-F

3-F

3-F

3-F

115-65 Fuel Line

125-24 Fuel Filtered Pick-Up Magnet

128-92 Fuel Tank Plug

128-94 Fuel Nipple

3-F

3-F

3-F

131-145 Tank Mounting Studs

131-146 C/F Nitro Fuel Tank Plate

3-Hardware 0011-5 Washer

3-Hardware 0014F 5mm Hex Nut - Fine Threaded

3-Hardware 0053-5 Set Screw


3-Hardware 0061

3-Hardware 0063

M3x8 Socket Bolt

M3x10 Socket Bolt

131-252 Whiplash Canopy - Stomp

106-22 Rubber Canopy Grommet

131-154 Thumb Screw

0063 M3x10 Socket Bolt

131-233 Whiplash Nitro Instruction Manual

3000-73 MA Towel

3700-160 Blade Holder

3-D

3-D

3-D

3-D

3-D

3-D

3-D

3-D

Plastic Ball Link

131-69 M2x315 Linkage Rod

131-85 C/F Rod

131-109 Swing Arm Pivot Mount

131-115 C/F Bottom Plate - Nitro

131-136 Struts

131-139 Skids

131-454 4mm Tray Mount

2500-39 Tuf-Strut II End Cap Black

3-Hardware 0057 M4x4 Socket Screw


3-Hardware 0061

3-Hardware 0107

Bag

M3x8 Socket Bolt



2

4

4

2

1

1

1

1

2

4

2

Qty

1

1

1

1

1

2

1

2

1

1

1

2

2

1

2

4

1

1

1

4

4

1

4

2

4

2

4

1

1

5

2

1

1

1

4

5

1

2

8

1

1

1

1

8

Whiplash - Flybarless Head Assembly Parts

M3x3 Socket Set

Screw

M5x32 Shouldered

Socket Bolt

M3x6 Threaded Steel

Ball

M3x8 Threaded Steel

Ball

0133-1

M3x21.2 Ball Link

0597-4

Spacer

0869

3D Washout Link

106-06

2x5x1.5 Bearing

120-7-1

M5x15 Safety Washer

121-4

Control Rod

121-7

Control Rod

128-176

Pivot Pin

131-183

9x14x.75 Washer

131-187

Head Axle

131-200

Socket Bolt

131-368

Flybarless Head Block

0051

0051 x 2

M3x3 Socket Set

Screw

0107 x 3

M3x6 Threaded

Steel Ball

0109 x 4

M3x8 Threaded Steel

Ball

131-83 x 1

Swashplate Pin

Assembly Tip

• Install MA0051 M3x3 Socket Set Screws only until they bottom out against the lower bearing. Do not overtighten or damage to swashplate bearing will occur.

Note: these are used to adjust the bearing tolerance if it develops play over time.

0051

1A

0217

9

0107

0109

0107

0109

131-491

Damper O-Ring (80D)

Apply a small amount of medium thread lock when threading into metal parts

0109

0107

131-83 0109

131-490

0067

128-195

131-491

131-490

0067 x 1

M3x14 Socket Bolt

0071 x 2


0447-1 x 2

E-clip

128-176 x 2

M2x.584 Washout

Pivot Pin

Assembly Tip

• The use of a light grease such as

MA3200-06 Tri-Flow Synthetic Grease is required for damper/head axle lubrication

New damper system (131-490)

0107 x 2

M3x6 Threaded

Steel Ball

0061 x 4

M3x8 Socket Head

Cap Screw

0086-1 x 2

M5x16 Flanged Bolt

120-7-1 x 2

M5x15 Safety Washer

131-183 x 4

9x14x.75 Washer

0107

1B

Apply grease to

Head Axle

131-187

0869

X 2

0447-1

128-176

106-06

0071

0597-4

0159

0159

128-314

Factory Installed

131-368


1C

131-161

X2

131-163

0061

Assembly Tips

• The use of a light grease such as MA3200-06 Tri-Flow

Synthetic Grease is required for thrust bearing lubrication

(pre-applied and assembled from factory)

• 3 piece thrust bearing (MA131-

182) outer race with larger

I.D. (inside diameter) installs closest to hub.

131-183

131-181

Bearings Factory Installed in Blade Grips

X 2

131-182

131-183

131-181

120-7-1

Large

I.D.

Small

I.D.

0086-1

10

0021 x 1

M4 Lock Nut

0023 x 2

M5 Lock Nut

0063 x 2


0082-4 x 2

M5x32 Shouldered

Socket Bolt

131-200 x 1

M4x33 Shouldered

Socket Bolt

Assembly Tips

• Head, Swashplate and Main

Shaft can be assembled now, or you can assemble the parts later step by step installing them to the frame.

0023

131-200

0063

0082-4

0063

0021

0023

131-408


X2

0133-1

47.5mm

X3

13.5mm

121-7

0133-1

11

0133-1

121-4

0133-1

3mm Flat Steel

Washer

0012-2

M3 Pem Nut

Tail Assembly Parts

0016-2

Serrated Lockwasher

0019

3mm Hex Locknut M2x12 Socket

Bolt

0051

Screw

M3x5 Dog Point

Socket Screw

0056-3

Socket Screw

M2.5x4 Socket

Bolt

0059-1

Bolt

M3x6 Socket

Bolt

M3x8 Socket

Bolt

M3x10 Socket

Bolt

M3x6 Button Head

Socket Bolt

M3x12 Socket

Bolt

0067

Bolt

0069

Bolt

M3x20 Socket

Bolt

M4x12 Socket

Bolt

M3x6 Threaded

Steel Ball

M2x21.2 Ball

Links

Pivoting T/R Pitch

Link

3x4.75x.126 Brass

Spacer

Auto Hub Ret.

Collar

Pivot Pin For

Pitch Links

M6x10x.011” Steel

Shim Washer

M6x10x.0.1 Steel

Shim Washer

0273-2

Shim Washer

128-80

Boom Clamp

128-144

Guides

128-146

Support Ends

Rear Boom Support

Mount

Gear,

Shaft Side

Tail Bevel Gear,

Torque Tube Side

131-33

15x21x4 Bearing

131-60

Tail Fin

131-62

Aluminum Tail Boom

131-64

Tail Hub

131-66

5x10 Thrust Bearing

131-69-1

Tail Linkage Rod

131-70

Shaft

131-84

Support Rod

131-86

Assembly

131-112

T/R Blade Grip

131-128

Clamp Plate

131-129

Tail Case

131-130

Tail Bellcrank

131-131

Bellcrank Bracket

131-132

Bellcrank Cup

131-180

Bearing

131-400

Torque Tube End

131-473

8x12x3.5 Bearing

131-474

Pitch Slider Ring

131-475

Tail Pitch Slider

131-476

Tail Pitch Yoke

131-477

Brass Slider Torque Tube Bearing cup

Torque Tube Bearing cup o-ring

131-482

Sleeve

12

131-485

12x18x4 Bearing

131-558

Torque Tube

0442

0225

0225 0107 x 1

M3x6 Threaded

Steel Ball

0225 x 2

Pivot Pin for Washout Arm

X

2-A-1

0107

131-474

131-476

131-473

Factory

Assembled

(left hand thread)


Factory Assembled

0051 x 2

M3x3 Socket Set

Screw

0056-3 x 2

M3x8 Dog Point

Socket Screw

0273 x 1 m6x10x.11” Steel

Shim Washer

0273-1 x 1 m6x10x.004” Steel

Shim Washer

131-180

131-33

Factory Assembled

2-A-2

131-18-B

0051

Assembly Tip

• Make sure to include MA0273-1 Shim

Washer between MA131-17-B Output

Gear and transmission case bearing.

13

0215

131-129

0056-3

0273-1

131-17-B

0056-3

131-70

0019 x 1

3mm Hex Nut

0059-1 x 1

M2.5x6 Socket Bolt

0064-3 x 2

M3x6 Button Head

Socket Bolt

0073 x 1


0107 x 1

M3x6 Threaded

Steel Ball

Assembly Tip

• The use of a light oil such as

MA3200-02 Tri-Flow Oil is required for tail rotor output shaft/pitch slider lubrication

0064-3

0107

0073

0159

131-130

Factory

Assembled

2-A-3

0597-1

0159

0059-1

131-135

131-131

0012-2

0009 x 2

3mm Flat Steel Washer

0019 x 2

3mm Hex Nut

0061 x 2


0069 x 2


0107 x 2

M3x6 Threaded

Steel Ball

122-70 x 2

M.5x.25 Shim

Assembly Tips

• 3 piece thrust bearing (MA131-66) outer race with larger I.D. (inside diameter) installs closest to hub.

• Grease the center ball cage of the thrust bearing. We recommend using

MA3200-06 Tri-Flow synthetic grease.

• Only hand tighten MA0061 Socket

Bolt until it is moderately tight. Do not overtighten bolt or it may result in fatigue to bolt. Use green thread lock on these bolts.

2-A-4

14

0019

0107

Apply oil to output shaft

X2

131-112

0019

Large

I.D.

Small

I.D.


0009

120-39

122-70

131-66

0069

0061

120-39

Bearings in Blade Grips

131-64

0056 x 2

M3x5 Dog Point

Socket Screw

Assembly Tip

• Ensure the dog point tip is seated into the dimples on the tail rotor shaft.

0056

0056

2-A-4


TAIL

FRONT 131-482

131-481

131-480

131-485

2-B-1

131-481

131-480

131-485

Take care about the orientation of guide edge of the sleeves, one facing to the front, one one facing to the tail.

Install both bearing cup assemblies facing the same direction on torque tube.

Apply a small amount of green

Loctite 648 when mounting the bearing cup assemblies on the torque tube.

15

0015 2 x

2mm Hex Nut

0049-1 x 2


0049-1

131-400

Assembly Tips

• Use only Loctite green #648 to glue

TT ends to tube.

• Do not overtighten 0049-1 socket bolts as it is possible to crush torque tube.

0015

131-558

2-B-2

290mm

225mm

(facing to front)

NOTE: Carefully glue bearing assemblies to torque tube making sure bearing locations are NOT equal distances from torque tub ends. Allow Loctite 648 to dry (about 2 hours) before installing into tail boom.

0067


0067

2-B-3 0060-1

0060-1 0060-1 x 3


0067 x 2


3mm hole 1mm from the end of the boom

Assembly Tips

• Ensure that the boom is full inserted through boom clamps.

• Do not overtighten MA0067 Socket

Bolts as it is possible to crush tail boom.

131-62

128-80

131-128

128-80

16

Assembly Tips

• Pour some light oil such as Tri-Flow into tail boom to ease installation of torque tube assembly.

• Install the torque tube with the open ends of the bearing cups towards the back of the tail boom assembly. This will ensure the bearing stays seated in the bearing cup.

• Install MA128-144 T/R Control Rod

Guides with the dimples towards front of tail assembly. Use a small amount of cyanoacrylate

glue to ensure each

guide stays in

position.

128-144

131-69-1

0133

0016-2 x 2

4mm External Serrated

Lockwasher

0060-1 x 1


0063 x 1


0065 x 3


0078 x 2


2-B-4

0063

0065

0060-1

0133

105mm + Tail Rotor

Blades (not included)


128-149

0065

Assembly Tips

• The use of “243 blue” thread lock such as MA3200-20 (loctite blue #243) is recommended on MA0078 Socket

Bolts.

• Do not overtighten MA0065 Socket

Bolts on the Rear Boom Support

Mounts.

• Aluminum boom support ends have a dimple on one side. The dimple indicates a slight angle built in to this part. On the Boom support assembly side that attaches to the main frame, the dimple will be facing “in.”

17

0016-2 dimple

0078

131-86

(Factory Assembled - includes MA0058-3,

MA128-146 & MA131-84)

131-60

Nitro Frame Assembly Parts

18

C/F Front Frame 40” Spiral


Front Battery Tray

0011-4 x 1

5x15x.08 Washer

0014F x 1

5mm Hex Nut

Fine Thread

0032-2 x 4

M3x8 tapping screw

0061 x 4


0064-3 x 6


Socket Bolt

Assembly Tips

• Do not overtighten MA0032-2 Self

Tapping Screw into MA131-52 Delrin

Tray Mount.

• Ensure the MA131-454 M4 Tray

Mounts are used in the correct locations on the ends of MA132-58

Bottom Plate.

131-454 with 4mm end holes

3-A

128-57

131-53

131-52

0032-2

131-55

128-57

Gyro Plate

0064-3

128-57

0064-3

0064-3

131-454 with 4mm end holes

131-115

Bottom Plate

0061

131-138

3-F 115-65

0061

0011-5

10cm

128-94 128-92 0014F

19

125-24

0061

131-137

0060-1

0032 x 2

M3 Self Tapping

Screw

0060-1 x 4


0061 x 9


0069 x 1


0107 x 2

M3x6 Threaded

Steel Ball

0061

0061

0032

0159 0597-1

131-107

0107

0107

131-487

131-109

0060-1

132-59

131-488

128-58

131-144

128-58

20

0069

131-107

128-58

Front Battery

Tray Assembly


0003 x 3

M3 Washer

0060-1 x 10


0063 x 5


0065 x 2


Assembly Tip

• If using JR brand servos or other

“tall” servos, MA131-47 Servo Rail

Spacers are included for proper servo linkage alignment, if required.

• Do not tigthen the three screws for the bottom bearing block now.

Upper Main Shaft

Bearing Block

(Factory Assembled)

0064-3

Middle Main Shaft

Bearing Block


0064-3

Bottom Main Shaft

Bearing Block


131-19

131-21

NOTE: Upper bearing block features smooth, wrench access holes

131-420

NOTE: Middle bearing block features threaded holes.

0064-3

131-19

131-442

3-B

0065

131-186

131-47

(JR Servos Only)

131-21

131-46

Hardware

0060-1

0063

131-47

131-420

131-429

0060-1

0063

0060-1

0003

131-442

131-180

0273

0225-5

0273-05

131-180

131-441

131-483

0078-4

131-440

0225-5

131-493


21

0004 x 4

M4 Washer

0057 x 2

M4x4 Socket Set

Screw

0063 x 2


0064-3 x 4


Socket Bolt

0078-4 x 2


0081 x 4


Assembly Tips

• Assemble Fan Hub to Fan, then install on motor and tighten MA0063 Socket

Bolts to clamp onto motor shaft.

• Next, install motor washer and nut

(included with motor) before installing clutch and one-way bearing.

• Do not tigthen srews for part 128-118 now.

131-119

0208

0063

131-117

131-120

4500-100 magnet

0064-3

131-122

0078-4

Factory

Assembled

0064-3

0063

0057

0004

131-123

22

0081

131-3

3-C


128-118

131-180

131-179

0183

Factory

Assembled

131-414

131-428

131-419

131-411

Factory

Assembled

131-10

105-70


0061

0063

0003 x 6

3mm Flat Steel

Washer

0032 x 2

M3 Self Tapping

Screw

0053-5 x 2

M3x16 Socket Set

Screw

0060-1 x 6


0061 x 15


0063 x 5


Assembly Tip

• Note - MA0060-1 M3x6 Socket

Bolts are used for the main shaft bearing blocks.

• Do not tigthen srews for bearing block 131-428 now.

0003

132-179 X-Block/

Motor Mount installs on top of 131-420

Middle Bearing Block with 0063 M3x10

Socket Bolts

0061

15 Tooth

16 Tooth

0060-1

0032

NOTE: Motor Mount and Lower

Pinion Bearing Block bolt locations for proper gear mesh.

• 14 Tooth - Rear Holes

• 15 Tooth - Middle Holes

• 16 Tooth - Front Holes

0003

0063

0053-5

131-137

0003

23

0061

132-59

0061

0057 x 4

M4x4 Set Screw

0061 x 8


0081 x 4


Assembly Tip

• Tighten the MA0057 M4x4 Set

Screw securely against the landing gear tube using thick cyanoacrylate glue.

• Press startshaft 131-3 to the top and tighten screws at part 128-118

• Install engine and take care that it is aligned properly (start shaft can be rotated easy clockwise)

• Tighten screws of bearingblick

131-428 now (use loctite blue #243)

0061


0061

0081

0057

131-136

0061

0081

0057

24

X2

131-139

131-146

0021 x 1

M4 Lock Nut

0060-1 x 2


0061 x 4


0063 x 6


0088 x 8

M3x8 Tapered Bolt

0088-3 x 5

M3x7 Tapered Bolt

131-202 x 1

Jesus Bolt OWB

131-145

0060-1

0061


0063

0003

131-133

131-144

3-F

0063

0003

131-134

0088-3 x5

0061

132-117-B

131-467

131-419

131-426

131-424

131-419

0088 x8

131-469-1

131-470

0021

131-202

131-466

0061

131-153

X2

131-150

Lower canopy mounting bolt MA0061 installed into

PEM nut in frame is optional.

Installing bolt will decrease canopy vibration, but increase chance of damage to canopy in a crash.

25

0017-2 x 4

2.5mm Hex Nut

0059-1 x 4


0059-3 x 16


0116 x 4

M2.5 Threaded Steel

Ball

Assembly Tip

• MA131-148 Servo Spacers are included for proper servo linkage alignment, if required.

131-50

0017-2

Arm Not

Included

0116

0059-1

19mm

131-148 0059-3

Use of heavy duty servo arms is required on the cyclic servos.

Use the included

2.5mm Drill Bit to drill out the proper hole size.

14mm

Use of a heavy duty servo arm or wheel is recommended on the rudder servo. Use the included Drill Bit to drill out the proper hole size.

0133 131-69 131-85

0116

Servo

Included

0017-2

0133

26

X2

0017-2

0116

131-148

(Optional depending on servos)

0059-3

131-148

Servo

Included


0059-3

Rudder Servo

(not included)

131-148

0017-2 x 2

2.5mm Hex Nut

0059-3 x 4


0061 x 6


0116 x 2

M2.5 Threaded Steel

Ball

Assembly Tip

• Throttle linkage length is only an estimate. Linkage lengths will very depending on motor and servo brand.

0059-2 0875-1

131-408

131-186

131-21

131-429

131-420

132-117-B

5x 0088

0059-3

Throttle Servo

(not included)

131-148

0620-03 as required

0021

131-442

0875-1

131-467

131-419

131-426

131-424

131-419

5x 0088

131-469-1

131-470

131-466

131-202

0059-2

27

0017-2 0116

0133-1

122-94

0133-1 included with servo

Arm Not

Included

88.5mm

123mm


Rear canopy mounting bolt MA0061 installed into PEM nut in frame is optional. Installing bolt will decrease canopy vibration, but increase chance of damage to canopy in a crash.

0061

131-153

131-151

0017-2

0116

X2

0003 x 2

M3 Washer

0016-2 x 2

4mm External

Serrated Lockwasher

0021 x 1

M4 Hex Locknut

0059-2 x 2


0061 x 8


0081 x 2


131-202 x 1

M4 Jesus Bolt OWB V2

Assembly Tips

• One collar 0875 is installed on top of the Middle Bearing Block and one on bottom of the Bottom Bearing Block.

• Don’t forget to use some Loctite blue #243 at screws 0059-1. Do not overtighten.

0061

131-202

0081

0003

0061

0016-2

128-59

0081


After Main Shaft is bolted to the Main Gear, adjust Bottom

Main Shaft Bearing Block to eliminate any vertical play.

Tighten Bottom Bearing

Block bolts.

0059-2

131-408

0875-1

0875-1

0059-2

0021

0059-2

0875-1

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Suggested Electronics

Mounting Positions and Fuel Line Route

Gyro alternative position

Switch

Location #1

Gyro

Receiver

Receiver

Battery

131-154

0063

131-154

0063

0063 x 4


106-22 x 4

Rubber Canopy

Grommet

106-22

Assembly Tips

• The use of a hole reamer is recommended make the holes in the canopy for the canopy mounts. Final hole size should be 0.300” or 7.6mm

• Use CA glue to secure the grommets into the canopy. Be careful no to get it on the outside of the canopy as it will damage the finish.

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131-152

106-22

Switch

Location #2

Regulator or

Remote Glow

Ignitor

Basic Model/Radio set up

The X-Cell Whiplash is an eCCPM model. This means that the servos that are connected to the swashplate move together to achieve the function requested from the transmitter input. The transmitter mixes the channels required to achieve the correct movement of the swashplate. The X-Cell Whiplash uses a very simple “direct” servo to swashplate system that decreases the overall parts count and complexity of the model.

The very first thing to do, is center the swashplate servos. Simply align the servo horns so they are 90 degrees to the servo, and the linkage is 90 degrees to the servo horn. Ideally, you rotate the servo horn until the servo is centered, eliminating the the need for using sub-trim.

For the pitch, aileron, and elevator servos:

In your radio

• ATV (servo endpoints) should be at 100%.

• Set all trims and sub-trims to center or zero.

• Set an initial linear pitch curve as a straight line (sample points: 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%).

• Make sure there is no mixing enabled for cyclic channels at this point.

• Center the collective stick and make sure all the cyclic channels are centered.

On your model

• Mount each ball into a servo arm hole approximately 19-20mm from the center of each arm.

• Slide the servo horns for each channel onto each servo exactly in the middle of its travel.

• Failing to get them set at center will create interaction in your swash plate travel.

• If possible, center the horns on the servos without using any sub trim. As a last resort, use the sub trim function to pre cisely center each servo.

• Make sure you install hex nuts on the ball retainer bolts using thread locking compound.

• Make sure you install servo arm retainer screws.

For the rudder servo:

In your radio

• Make sure the gyro is in non-heading hold mode. Refer to your gyro manufacturer as to how to enable this.

• Rudder servo endpoints (ATV) should be at 100%.

• Make sure there is no mixing enabled for rudder channel at this point (some radios mix throttle to rudder by default).

On your model

• The ball should go into a hole approx 13-15mm from the center of the servo wheel.

• With your rudder stick centered, rotate the servo wheel until you find a spot that aligns properly and then slide the servo wheel onto the servo exactly in the middle of its travel. Do not use any sub-trim.

• Now make sure that the T/R bell crank is aligned. The 90 degree pitch slider on the tail case should be in the center of its travel. Adjust the links as necessary to ensure this is correct.

• Make sure you install hex nuts on the ball retainer bolts using thread lock.

• Make sure you install servo arm retainer screws.

• Set up the gyro according to the manufacturers specification in the manual included with the gyro.

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Swashplate eCCPM Set Up:

Now that you’ve built your new Whiplash helicopter, you have to make the servos work together. The Whiplash is an eCCPM model, and requires a specific radio program for the servos that control the swashplate. eCCPM is a mix that is already programmed in your transmitter, you just have to fine tune it to your Whiplash and here’s how:

The very first thing you need to do is tell your radio that a 120 degree eCCPM mix must be used. All modern transmitters should have 120 degree eCCPM built programmed from the factory. Consult the manual that came with your radio! Before you turn on your Transmitter and power up your servos, you need to make sure they are centered. With your transmitter and receiver powered on, put collective stick in the exact center with all three swashplate servo horns removed. Then put the horns on so they are 90 degrees to the linkage. This centers the servo horn on the servo and assures that there will be equal travel on either side of the servo’s center point. If you find that you cannot get the servo horn exactly at center, you have two choices. You can flip the horn 180 degrees, sometimes the splines will line up perfect, this is the preferred method.

You can also use a bit of “sub-trim” to center the servo. You really want to avoid using subtrim because it makes leveling the swashplate a little more involved.

Now you need to make sure that your servos are all working together. What we mean is the three collective servos need to be plugged into the appropriate channels, i.e. the elevator (which is the servo that controls the center ball on the swash) needs to be plugged in to channel 3, the aileron and pitch servo (the ones that control the sides of the swashplate) need to be plugged into channels 2 and 6 (it doesn’t matter which channel just either servo, into either 2 or 6 on the RX).

The channel assignments for ail, elev, rudder, throttle and pitch may vary depending upon the brand and model of your radio.

Consult the transmitter manual or use the TX servo monitor (if it has one) to ensure that the correct servo is receiving its signal from the correct channel. Note: the position of the pitch and aileron servos in relationship to the elevator as indicated in your radios setup manual are important. Make sure you connect them exactly as the radio manual shows when the swashplate is viewed from above.

Then, using the servo reverse screen, you need to make sure that the servos are doing the proper function. All the servos need to move up (or down) when the collective stick is moved up or down (it doesn’t matter if the collective is reversed, we’ll fix that later). If it doesn’t, you need to (one at a time) reverse the channels on the servo reverse screen until all the servos move in the same direction when the collective stick is moved.

Now the aileron and elevator functions need to be sorted out. When you move the right stick right and left, the swashplate should tilt to the right and left (it doesn’t matter if it moves right when you push the stick left, we’ll fix that later). Also, when you move the right stick forwards and aft, the elevator should tilt forward or back (at this point it doesn’t matter if the function is reversed, proper direction will be addressed in the next step).

Now that the SERVOS are all moving in together, we need to be sure that the SWASHPLATE is moving correctly for a given command. Pull up the Swash Mix screen. Futaba calls it “Swash AFR” There should be 3 functions and they’ll look like this:

Pitch: 60%

So, if the the swashplate tilts left when you move the cyclic (right) stick TO the right, make the value of 60% for Aileron

NEGATIVE or -60%, and likewise for the elevator. If the swash tilts forward when you pull the cyclic stick BACK, make the value of 60% NEGATIVE or -60% to correct it.

The swashplate should move up and down with the collective stick, and if you RAISE the collective stick, the blades should show POSITIVE PITCH. And if you LOWER the collective stick, the blades should show NEGATIVE pitch. IF that function is reversed, again, make the value of 60%, NEGATIVE 60% or -60%.

To ensure that your Whiplash is set up as precise as possible, it is very important that you follow the pitch curve set up guide and properly level the swashplate. There are several different tools for determining if your swashplate is level. We recommend the MA3000-10 Swashplate Leveling Tool.

Place the swashplate leveler on the swashplate and ensure that it is level. The collective stick should be at the center with zero degrees pitch on the blades. At this same time as described in the pitch curve set up guide, the swashplate should then be in the center of its travel, and the midpoint of the pitch curve should read 50%. If the swashplate is not level, you can use subtrim to level it, but the preferred method would be adjusting the linkages that connect the swashplate to the servos! If you find that you have to use more than a couple of clicks of subtrim on any channel, you should put it back to zero, and adjust mechanically by adjusting the linkages to the swashplate. After the swashplate is perfectly level at center stick, you need to level it at the extreme pitch range, i.e. full positive pitch and full negative pitch.

Place the Collective stick at full positive stick with the swash leveling tool attached. If the swashplate is not level, you will use the End Point screen or Travel Adjust screen. For instance, if the swashplate tilts slightly to the right at full positive pitch, then you will need to increase the travel for the servo that controls that swashplate ball. Now put the collective stick at full negative and repeat the same procedure with the end points. You do have to be careful that you don’t create any binding at the extremes of the swashplate’s travel.

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Pitch Curve Set Up:

It is important that you build your model exactly the way we describe in this manual. Make sure all your linkage rods are exactly the length determined in the manual included with your helicopter kit.

First, go to the pitch curve menu in your radio for Idle up 1, or Stunt mode 1. You’ll see numbers, a graph, or both. There will generally be 5 points you can adjust. You’ll have to imagine the points (1,2,3,4,5) as representing points on the collective stick, where point 1 represents full bottom stick, and 5 represents full top stick. Obviously that makes point 3 center stick and that’s where we start.

Ensure that point 3 on the pitch curve (center stick) to equal 50% of the swashplate’s up and down travel, meaning the in the middle of it’s available travel. So, turn on your transmitter, and receiver, flip the flight mode switch to idle-up 1 or

Stunt mode, and scroll to the pitch curve menu. Now place the left stick in the center.

Use a pitch gauge, (we recommend the Mavrikk 3802) ensure that there is 0 degrees pitch on both rotor blades and that the mixing arms, and washout arms are perpendicular to the mainshaft. If any of this is untrue, you’ll need to make it so, by adjusting slightly the length of the pushrods.

Now that you’ve got 0 degrees at center stick, and point 3 on the pitch curve has a value of 50% (don’t deviate here!) We can adjust the pitch at full top and bottom collective stick positions. Generally we want to have the same amount of pitch on the bottom stick position as we do on the top stick position in idle up or stunt mode. That means positive 10 degrees on top stick, and negative 10 degrees on bottom stick (some pilots are now using more pitch 12, 13 or even 14 degrees, but most people find 10 degrees to be an acceptable initial setting to learn 3D flying).

With the transmitter still in idle up, or stunt mode place the collective stick at the top of it’s travel, and take a reading of the pitch gauge and remember that number. It should be a positive pitch value and 10 degrees is a good place to start.

Now place the collective stick at the full bottom of it’s travel. It should be a negative pitch value and again -10 degrees is a good place to start. If the value is not close to 10 degrees then making it so is a simple adjustment of the swash mix function in your transmitter. In this menu, “swash mix” or “swash AFR”, there are three options. Elevator, Aileron, and

Pitch. Adjusting the pitch value, adjusts the total up and down travel of the swashplate. Making the number higher gives you a greater pitch range, and making the number lower gives you a smaller pitch range.

If you find that at full top stick, you get a negative pitch value, and at bottom stick you get a positive pitch value, you would go back to that “swash mix” menu, and make the value the opposite, Meaning if it was 60%, make the number

–60%. That will change the direction of the swash travel.

Now, You’ll notice that your pitch “curve” isn’t really a curve at all, it’s a straight line. You can adjust this if you wish by changing points 2 and 4. Right now, point 2 is 25%, and point 4 is 75%. You can change those values and it will affect how “jumpy” or responsive the collective is. Usually leaving it a straight line is best until you really get the “feel” for 3D flying.

If you’re a beginner chances are you’ll want to fly your model around in “normal” mode. Normal mode means that at full bottom stick the engine is at idle and the blades are not turning. You also don’t have any need for there to be negative 10 degrees of pitch, usually more like -4 degrees is best.

This can easily be achieved by raising points 1 and 2. Scroll in the transmitter menu to pitch curve for normal mode, and increase point 1 from 0% to about 35%, and then you can usually inhibit point 2, so it makes a straight line from point 1 to point 3, which should still be 50%.

The Pitch Curve for throttle should usually look real similar to stunt mode. Throttle hold is generally used for performing autorotations.

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Throttle Curve Set Up:

Build the throttle linkage as shown previously. This linkage length may change but ideally, you’ll want the servo linkage

90 degrees to the servo horn. This ensures equal travel in both directions.

Turn on your transmitter. Scroll to the “throttle curve” screen and notice that there are points, usually 5, that all have an assignable percentage. For example point 1 is 0% and point 5 is 100% (of the servo’s travel). Ensure that when the throttle/collective stick is at the mid point (point 3) that the engine’s carburetor is exactly ½ or 50% open (or otherwise stated in the manual included with the engine). This is crucial to easy set up. You may have to loosen the throttle arm on the carburetor for this to happen. Place the throttle stick to ½ and see where the carburetor opens to. On most popular engines today there is a mark that shows the halfway point. If it is not quite ½ way open you can use sub trim to make it so, but you don’t want to use too much. Too much sub trim can make further set up more difficult.

Move the throttle stick to full throttle. The servo should open the carburetor to full open. If it opens less you can increase the end point in your radio so that it opens further, and if the servo binds (servo keeps wanting to move but the carburetor is fully open,) you can decrease the endpoint. Ideally you want the endpoints as close to 100% and 100% as possible.

If you are experiencing the need for more servo movement, try moving the ball link out one hole on the servo arm.

Conversely, if you need much less servo movement, you can move the ball link one hole in.

Once you have this set up in normal mode you’ll have to start and fly the helicopter to determine whether you need further throttle adjustment. From what we’ve found this is a good starting point.

Setting up for Idle up or stunt mode is a little different, as you’ll want full throttle on either end of the collective/throttle stick travel. Scroll to the idle up menu in your radio, and you’ll again find points such as 1,2,3,4,5. If you do not have a governor you have to set up a fixed throttle curve that controls the throttle. If you have a governor, please follow the set up instructions from the manufacturer of the governor. Without a governor you’ll rely on the throttle curve to control the engine rpm while you’re managing the collective stick. Make points 1 and 5 100%. Make point 3 50% Then you’ll want a friend with an optical tachometer (we recommend MA3000-50 Optical Heli Tachometer) to observe the head speed of your helicopter. Make sure to follow the rotor speed recommendations given by the manufacturer of the rotor blades you are using. If the head speed is too low, then increase the value of point 3 by 5% increments until you get the head speed you desire.

Flybarless Stabilization Electronics:

If you have chosen a Flybarless model, it is possible to fly your model without additional stabilization electronics, but

Miniature Aircraft highly recommends using Flybarless Stabilization Electronics. There are several that are commercially available, and while they all generally accomplish the same thing, they all are set up and programmed differently.

Contact your favorite R/C helicopter retailer and/or talk to your friends to decide which one will be the best for you.

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0003

0004

M3 Washer

M4 Washer

0009 M3 Washer Small

0011-5 M5.3x20 Washer

0012-1 2.5mm Pem Nut

0012-2 3mm Pem Nut

0014F 5mn Hex Nut - Fine Thread

0016-2 M4 External Serrated Lock Washer

0017-2 M2.5 Hex Nut

0019

0021

0023

0032

M3 Lock Nut

M4 Lock Nut

M5 Nut

M3 Self Tapping Screw

0050-1 M2.5 Set Screw

0051

0056

M3x3 Set Screw

0053-5 M3x16 Set Screw

0057

M3x5 Dog-Point Set Screw

M4x4 Set Screw

0058-3 M4x16 Set Screw

0059-0 M2.5x4 Socket Bolt



0060-1 M3x6 Socket Bolt

0061

0063

M3x8 Socket Bolt

M3x10 Socket Bolt

0064-3 M3x6 Button Head Socket Bolt

0064-4 M3x16 Button Head Socket Bolt

0065

0067

0069

0071

0073

M3x12 Socket Bolt

M3x14 Socket Bolt

0078

M3x16 Socket Bolt

M3x18 Socket Bolt

M3x20 Socket Bolt

M4x12 Socket Bolt

0078-3 M4x6 Socket Bolt

0081 M4x16 Socket Bolt

0082-4 M5x32 Shouldered Socket Bolt

0086-1 M5x16 Flanged Socket Bolt

0088

0107

0116

0133

M3x8 Tapered Socket Bolt

0088-3 M3x7 Tapered Socket Bolt

0109



M2.5 Threaded Steel Ball

M2x21.2 Ball Link

0133-1 M3x21.2 Ball Link

0159 3x7x3 Bearing

10x19x5 Bearing 0183

0208

0214

0215

0217

0218

10x12 One-Way Torrington

Upper Swash Ring

0214-1 Lower Swash Ring

0216

M6 Tail Shaft Collar

Heim Ball

Swash Plate Assembled

20x32x7 Swash Bearing

0219

0225

Washout Center Hub

Link Pin

0225-5 Link Pin

0273 6x10x.011” Steel Washer

0273-05 6x10 Steel Washer

0283

0319

0390

0442

6x10x3 Flanged Bearing

8x16x5 Bearing

Large Wire Lead Retainer

T/R Pitch Link

0447-1 M2 E Clip

0597-1 M3x4.75x.126” Brass Spacer

0597-4 Brass Spacer

0620-01 .10 Washer

0620-02 .20 Washer

0620-03 .30 Washer

0869 Washout Link

Whiplash Kit Parts & Hardware

105-70 6x15x5 Bearing

106-02 3x7x3 Flanged Bearing

106-06 2x5x1.5 Flanged Bearing

106-22 5x11 Grommet

115-65 High Flex Fuel Line

120-7 5x15 C/F Safety Washer

120-25 Swash To Mixer Linkage Rod

120-39 5x10x4 Ball Bearing

121-4 Servo To Swash Linkage Rod

121-7 Swash To PA Linkage Rod

122-47 10x22x6 Bearing

122-48 22mm Circlip

122-70 M5x.25 S/S Shim Washer

122-94 M3x97 Threaded Control Rod

125-24 Fuel Filtered Pick-up Magnet

127-86 M6x9.7x1.0 Shim Washer

128-57 Tray Mount

128-58 Main Frame Spacer

128-59 M4 Frame Spacer

128-80 Front Boom Clamp

128-92 Fuel Tank Plug

128-94 Fuel Nipple

128-118 6mm Hex Adaptor

128-144 T/R Control Rod Guide

128-146 Boom Support End

128-149a Upper Rear Boom Support Mount

128-149b Lower Rear Boom Support Mount

128-176 Washout Pin

128-195 Head Button

128-196 Aluminum Bell Mixer

128-314 Swashplate Follower Arm

131-3 Start Shaft

131-10 Clutch Liner

131-17-B Bevel Gear Shaft Side

131-18-B Tail Bevel Gear TT Side

131-19 10x26x8 Main Shaft Bearing

131-21 Upper Main Shaft Bearing Block

131-23 6x13x5 Flanged Bearing - Tail Shaft

131-33 15x21x4 Bearing - Tail Gear

131-40 Bottom Main Shaft Bearing Block

131-46 P/A Servo Rail

131-47 C/F Servo Rail Spacer

131-50 Elevator Servo Mount

131-52 Delrin Tray Mount

131-53 Gyro Plate

131-54 M4 Tray Mount

131-55 C/F Angled Battery Tray

131-60 C/F Tail Fin

131-62 Tail Boom

131-64 Tail Hub

131-66 4x10 Thrust Bearings - Tail Grips

131-69 M2x315 Linkage Rod

131-69-1 T/R Push Rod

131-70 Tail Output Shaft

131-83 Anti Rotation Pin

131-84 Boom Support Rod

131-85 Carbon Pushrod Sleeve

131-86 Assembled Boom Support

131-107 T/R Bellcrank Swing Arm

131-109 Swing Arm Pivot Mount

131-112 T/R Blade Grip

131-115 C/F Bottom Plate - Nitro

131-117 Nitro Fan Hub

131-119 Nitro Clutch

131-120 Engine Fan

131-122 Left Motor Mount

131-123 Right Motor Mount

131-128 C/F Boom Clamp Plate

131-129 Tail Box

131-130 Tail Pitch Control Bellcrank

131-131 C/F Tail Bellcrank Bracket

131-132 Bellcrank Slider Cup

131-133 Whiplash Fan Shroud - Left

131-134 Whiplash Fan Shroud - Right

131-135 Bracket Washer

131-136 Strut

131-137 C/F Rear Doubler - Nitro

131-138 Whiplash Nitro Fuel Tank

131-139 Skid Tube

131-144 Rubber Fuel Tank Mount

131-145 Fuel Tank Standoff

131-146 C/F Fuel Tank Plate

131-148 C/F Servo Plates

131-150 Front Canopy Post

131-151 Rear Canopy Post

131-153 C/F Breakaway Tab

131-154 Thumb Screw

131-161 Main Blade Grip

131-163 FBL Pitch Arm


131-179 Whiplash Nitro X-Block


131-181 9x17x5 Radial Bearing

131-182 9x17x5 Thrust Bearing (F9-17)

131-183 9x14x.030 Washer

131-184 9x14x.080 C/F Damper Washer

131-186 Anti Rotation Bracket

131-187 Head Axle

131-200 M4x33 Shouldered Socket Bolt

131-202 M4 Jesus Bolt OWB V2

131-252 Whiplash Canopy

131-368 FBL Head Block

131-400 Torque Tube End

131-408 FBL Main Shaft

131-411 Clutch Bell

131-420 Middle Main Shaft Bearing Block

131-424 Main Gear Hub

131-429 C/F X-Brace

131-440 Bearing Block Mount A

131-441 Bearing Block Mount B

131-442 Bearing Block

131-473 7x11x3 Bearing - Control Ring

131-474 Control Ring

131-475 T/R Pitch Slider Assembly

131-476 Tail Pitch Yoke

131-477 Brass Slider

131-480 Delrin TT Bearing Cup

131-481 TT Bearing Cup O Ring

131-482 Sleeve

131-483 Tail Drive Hub

131-485 12x18x4 Ball Bearing

131-487 C/F Right Frame - Nitro

131-488 C/F Left Frame - Nitro

131-490 Damper Sleeve

131-491 Damper 80D O-ring

131-558 Torque Tube

132-117-B Main Gear 117T

132-59 C/F Front Doubler Electric

3000-73 Towel

3200-30 Spiral Band For Wire And Cable

3200-48 3/4” Hook & Loop Tape

3200-54 3/4”Adhesive Hook & Loop

3700-160 Foam Blade Guard

4500-100 Magnet

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Warranty

The warranty covers defects in material, workmanship, or missing components to the original purchaser for

30 days from the date of purchase. Miniature Aircraft will replace or repair, at our discretion, the defective or missing component. Defective components MUST BE returned to us prior to replacement.

Any part which has been improperly installed, abused, crashed, or altered by unauthorized agencies, is not covered. Under no circumstances will the buyer be entitled to consequential or incidental damages. The components used in this kit are made from special materials designed for special applications and design strengths. We recommend that all replacement parts be original parts manufactured by Miniature Aircraft to ensure proper and safe operation of your model. Any part used which was manufactured by any firm other than Miniature Aircraft VOIDS all warranties of this product by Miniature Aircraft.

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Miniature Aircraft USA MA1031-3 Assembly Instructions Manual

Assembl y Instructions

MA1031-3 Flybarless

Step up to excellence with X-Cell

Table of Contents

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Kit Introduction

R/C Helicopter Safety

Warning! – Risk of death or serious injury

General Guidelines for Safe R/C Helicopter Flight

Academy of Model Aeronautics

Kit Assembly

Required Lubricants and Compounds:

Required Tools:

Other required components:

Important Assembly Tips - PLEASE READ

Kit Contents

Whiplash - Flybarless Head Assembly Parts

X2

X2

X3

Tail Assembly Parts

X2

Assembly Tips

Nitro Frame Assembly Parts

X2

X2

X2

X2

Basic Model/Radio set up

For the pitch, aileron, and elevator servos:

For the rudder servo:

Swashplate eCCPM Set Up:

Pitch: 60%

Pitch Curve Set Up:

Throttle Curve Set Up:

Flybarless Stabilization Electronics:

Whiplash Kit Parts & Hardware

Warranty

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