miniature aircraft X-CELL WHIPLASH MA1033-3 Assembly Instructions Manual

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Gas

Helicopter Kit

MA1033-3 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 #MA1033-3) .................................................................... 9

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

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

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

Tail Assembly ...................................................................................................................................12

Tail Assembly Parts List ........................................................................................................................12

Tail Assembly Instructions .....................................................................................................................13

Gas Frame Assembly ......................................................................................................................18

Gas Frame Assembly Parts List ............................................................................................................18

Gas Frame Assembly Instructions ........................................................................................................19

Electronics Mounting Positions .............................................................................................................31

Canopy Mounting ..................................................................................................................................31

Whiplash Gas User Guide...............................................................................................................32

Safety ....................................................................................................................................................32

Engine/Fuel/Oil .....................................................................................................................................32

Fuel Tank Plumbing ...............................................................................................................................32

Mufflers .................................................................................................................................................35

Air Filter .................................................................................................................................................33

Spark Plug ............................................................................................................................................33

Electronic Wiring ...................................................................................................................................33

Initial Mixture Settings ...........................................................................................................................33

Throttle Setup/Curves ...........................................................................................................................34

Governor Setup/Sensors ......................................................................................................................34

Starting ..................................................................................................................................................34

Rotor Blades .........................................................................................................................................35

Pitch Curves ..........................................................................................................................................35

Gear Ratios ...........................................................................................................................................35

Running .................................................................................................................................................35

Additional Support References .............................................................................................................35

Kit Hardware and Parts ...................................................................................................................36

Warranty Information ......................................................................................................................37

Version 1.2

01/09/2019

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 his product to make it reliable in operation and easy to build. The essentially bolt together construction can proceed quite rapidly, giving 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 engine.

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

• First of all take care to get the right insurance to R/C helicopters.

• 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 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 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 150,000 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 a 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 (1033-3)

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 243 Blue (MA3200-20)

2. Tri-Flow Oil (MA3200-12)

3. Synthetic Grease (MA3200-11)

4. Medium Cyanoacrylate (CA)

5. Retaining Compound - Loctite 648 Green (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 are 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, 23-29cc R/C format gas 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 sevro)

4. R/C helicopter gyro (Miniature Aircraft recommends for Flybarless Kits a flybarless electronic unit with rudder gyro)

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. 690-720mm Main Blades and 105mm Tail Blades

8. R/C helicopter starting and fueling equipment compatible with gasoline fuel

9. R/C helicopter engine governor is recommended

Refer to the “Whiplash Gas User Guide” on page 32 of this manual for more information on recommended equipment and setup.

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.

• 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.

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 for 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 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

Bag 1 - Rotor Head FBL

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 - Tail Assembly


2-A-1 131-475 T/R Pitch Slider Assembly - Factory

2-Hardware 0107 M3x6 Threaded Steel Ball

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

2-Hardware 0056

2-Hardware 0061

2-Hardware 0071

2-Hardware 0107

M3 Washer

M3 Lock Nut

M3x5 Dog-Point Set Screw

M3x8 Socket Bolt

M3x18 Socket Bolt


2-B-1

2-B-1

2-B-1

2-B-1

131-400 TT Ends

131-480 TT Bearing Cup

131-481 TT Bearing Cup O-Ring

131-482 TT Sleeve

2-B-1 131-485 TT Bearing

2mm Hex Nut

2-Hardware 0049-1 M2x12 Socket Bolt

2

2

2

2

2

2

1

2

1

1

2

2

2

4

2

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

Qty

1

1

Bag

2-B-2

2-B-2

2-B-2

2-B-2

Part No. Part Description Qty

133-458 TT

131-62 Tail Boom

131-472 T/R CF Control Rod 1

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

1

1

2-B-3

2-B-3

2-B-3

2-B-3

2-B-3

2-B-3

2-B-3

2-B-3


0868-5 Plastic T/R Guide

121-4

121-7 m3x30 Linkage Rod m3x65 Linkage Rod

128-80 Aluminum Front Boom Clamp

128-144 T/R Control Rod Guide

2-B-3

128-149a Upper Rear Boom Support Mount

128-149b Lower Rear Boom Support Mount

131-128 C/F Boom Clamp Plate

2-Hardware 0001 2mm Washer

1

4

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

1

1

2

4

1

1

2

2

2-Hardware 0020-1 2mm Lock Nut



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

2

4

1

2

2

2-B-4 133-60 C/F Vertical Tail Fin Painted 1

7

Bag 3 - Gas Frame Assembly


3-A-1

3-A-1

128-57 Tray Mount

131-52 Delrin Tray Mount

3-A-1 131-55 C/F Angled Battery Tray

3-Hardware 0032-2 M3x8 Tapping Screw

3-Hardware 0064-3 M3x6 Button Head

3-B

3-B

3-B

3-B

3-B

3-B

Frame 0003

Hardware 0032

3mm Washer

2.9x9.5 Tapping Screw

0061

0063 M3x10 Socket Bolt

128-58 Frame Spacer

131-47 C/F Servo Rail Spacer

131-186 C/F Anti-rotation Bracket

131-420 Mid Main Bearing Block


3-Hardware 0063

3-Hardware 0065

M3x10 Socket Bolt

M3x12 Socket Bolt

3-C

3-C

3-C

BAG-S

BAG-S

BAG-S

131-179 X-Block

131-409 Assembled Gas Clutch Bell

M4x4 Set Screw

0818-3 Mounting Block

131-50 Elevator Servo Mount

131-148 C/F Servo Plates

S-Hardware 0059-1 M2.5x6 Socket Bolt

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

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

S-Hardware 0116 M2.5 Threaded Steel Ball

3-D-1

3-D-2

3-D-2

3-D-2

133-110 C/F Bottom Plate - Gas

128-57 Tray Mount

133-107 C/F Front Doubler - Gas

133-108 C/F Rear Doubler - Gas

3-D-2

3-D-2

3-D-2

3-D-2

133-121 Gas Motor Mount

133-400 Bottom Mount Spacer

133-401 Bottom Mount Spacer

3-Hardware 0009

3-Hardware 0063



3-E

3-E

3-E

3-E

3-E

3-E

3-E

3-E

132-117-B 124T Main Gear

131-424 Main Gear Hub

131-440 Lower Main Bearing Block

131-466 Auto Hub

131-469-1 Gear Support

0620-01 15x21x.10 Shim Washer



4mm Lock Nut

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 131-202 Jesus Bolt OWB V2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

8

5

1

1

1

2

2

4

1

5

2

2

20

10

4

5

4

16

2

2

14

5

1

1

2

2

2

1

3

8

4

4

1

4

1

4

4

6

Qty

3

2

3-G

3-G

3-G

3-G

BOX

BOX

BOX

BOX

BOX

BOX


3-E-1

3-E-1

3-E-1

3-E-1

0133-1 M3x21.2 Ball Links

128-59 M4 Front Boom Support Brace

131-150 Front Canopy Post

131-151 Rear Canopy Post

3-E-1 131-153 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

3-Hardware 121-6

2mm Hex Nut

M4x16 Socket Bolt

2mm Threaded Steel Ball

M3x75 Threaded Control Rod

3-E-2

3-E-2

3-E-2

3-E-2

2500-24 White Tuff Struts II

131-382 C/F Strut Spacer

131-454 Tray Mount

2500-39 Tuff Strut End Cup

3mm Washer

3-Hardware 0058-1 M4x6 Socket Set Screw



3-F

3-F

3-F

3-F

Fuel Pick up

128-92 Fuel Tank Plug

128-94 Fuel Nipple

131-144 Rubber Fuel Tank Mount

133-94 C/F Fuel Tank Plate

3-F 133-99 Whiplash Gas Fuel Tank

5mm Washer

3-Hardware 0011-5 Washer

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

0390 Wire Retainers

133-137 Rubber Wire Grommet

3200-54 17” Adhesive Hook and Loop

133-144 Skids Blue

133-150 Air Filter

133-252 Whiplash Canopy

106-22 Rubber Canopy Grommet

3000-73 Towel

133-430 Whiplash Gas Instruction Manual

3700-160 Blade Holder

1

1

1

1

2

1

1

4

4

1

1

1

1

1

1

4

3

2

2

4

2

2

2

1

1

4

4

Qty

2

2

2

1

4

2

8

MA1033-3 - Flybarless Head Assembly Parts

M3x3 Socket Set

Screw

M5x32 Shouldered

Socket Bolt

M3x6 Threaded Steel

Ball

M3x8 Threaded Steel

Ball

0447-1

E-Clip

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

131-200

Socket Bolt

Hardware for this assembly

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

1 A

0051

0217

9

0107

0109

0107

0109

Damper O-Ring

(80D)

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

0109

0107

131-83 0109

106-06


0067 x 1

M3x14 Socket Bolt

0071 x 2


0447-1 x 2

E-clip

128-176 x 2

M2x.584 Washout

Pivot Pin

131-490

0067

128-195

131-491

131-490

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

X2

0869

131-491

128-176

106-06

0447-1

131-368

0071

0597-4

0159

0159

128-314

Factory Installed

1 C

131-163

X2

0061

131-161

Apply grease to

Head Axle

131-187

1 B


131-183

131-181

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.

10

131-182

131-183

131-181

120-7-1

0086-1


0021 x 1

M4 Hex Locknut

0023 x 2

M5 Hex Locknut

0063 x 2


0082-4 x 2

M5x32 Shouldered

Socket Bolt

131-200 x 1


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.

Link Arm

Lengths and

Installation

X2

0023

131-200

0063

1 D

0133-1

47.5mm

X3

13.5mm

121-7

0133-1

11

0082-4

0063

0021

0023

131-408


0133-1

121-4

0133-1

Tail Assembly Parts

4mm External

Serrated Lockwasher

3mm

Hex Locknut

2mm Hex

Locknut

M2x12 Socket

Bolt

M3x3 Socket Set

Screw

M3x5 Dog Point

Socket Screw

0009

Washer

M3x5 Dog Point

Socket Screw

M2.5x4 Socket

Bolt

0059-1

Bolt

0060-1

Bolt

0061

Bolt

M3x10 Socket

Bolt

0064-3

Head Socket Bolt

0065

Bolt

0067

Bolt

0071

Bolt

M3x20 Socket

Bolt

M4x12 Socket

Bolt

0107

Steel Ball

M3x21.2

Ball Links

Auto Hub

Ret. Collar

Pivot Pin For

Pitch Links

M6x10x.011” Steel

Shim Waasher

0273-1

Shim Waasher

Pivoting T/R

Pitch Link

3x4.75x.126

Brass Spacer

0868-5

T/R Guide

120-39

5x10x4 Bearing m3 x 30 Threaded

Control Rod m3 x 65 Threaded

Control Rod

122-70

Washer

128-80

Boom Clamp

128-144

Guides

128-146

Support Ends

128-149

Support Mount

Tail Bevel Gear,

Shaft Side

131-18-B

Torque Tube Side

131-23

6x13x5 Bearing

131-33

15x21x4 Bearing

131-62

Aluminum Tail Boom

131-64

Tail Hub

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

Carbon Fiber

Bellcrank Bracket

131-132

Bellcrank Cup

131-400

Torque Tube End

131-472

Tail CF Linkage Rod

131-473

8x12x3.5 Bearing

131-474

Pitch Slider Ring

131-475

Tail Pitch Slider

131-476

Tail Pitch Yoke

131-477

Brass Slider

131-480

Cup

131-481

Cup O-ring

12

131-482

Sleeve

131-485

12x18x4 Bearing

133-60

Fin

0442


0107 x 1

M3x6 Threaded

Steel Ball

0225 x 2

Pivot Pin for Washout Arm

0225

2-A-1 not used any longer

131-474

X

0225

131-476

131-473

Factory

Assembled

0107


0051 x 2

M3x3 Socket Set

Screw

0056-3 x 2

M3x8 Dog Point

Socket Screw

0273 x 1 m6x10x.011” Steel

Shim Washer

0273-1 x 1 m6x10x.004” Steel

Shim Washer

Factory Assembled

131-23

131-33

Factory Assembled

Assembly Tip

• Make sure to include MA0273-1 Shim

Washer between MA131-17-B Output

Gear and transmission case bearing.

2-A-2

131-18-B

0051

131-129

0056-3

0273-1

131-17-B

0056-3

13

0215


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


0009 x 2

3mm Flat Steel Washer

0019 x 2

3mm Hex Nut

0061 x 2


0071 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.

0064-3

0107

0073

0159

131-130

Factory

Assembled

2-A-3

0597-1

0159

0059-1

0012-2

131-131

0012-2

2-A-4

0019

0107

Apply oil to output shaft

X2

131-112

0019

Large

I.D.

Small

I.D.


0009

120-39

122-70

131-66

0071

0061

120-39

Bearings in Blade Grips

131-64

14


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


3x

131-482

TAIL

2-B-1

2-A-4

Apply Loctite 648 when mounting the bearing at the sleeve

131-481 131-480

131-485

FRONT

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 Loctite

648 when mounting the bearing cup assemblies at the torque tube.

15


0015 2 x

2mm Hex Nut

0049-1 x 2


Assembly Tips

• Use only Loctite 648 to glue TT ends to tube.

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

Tail

2-B-2

131-400

0049-1

0015

Apply Loctite 648 at the torque tube and at the TT end 131-400 when assembling these parts.

Use Loctite 243 to secure M2 screw and nut

133-458

Front

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

Apply a small amount of

Loctite 243 thread lock when threading into metal parts


0060-1 x 3


0067 x 2


2-B-3

0060-1

0067

0060-1

0067

End of the boom with 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

133-128

128-80

16

Assembly Tips

• Use some light oil such as Tri-Flow into tail boom to ease installation for 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.

2-B-4

128-144

0133-1


0001 x 4

2mm Washer

0016-2 x 2

4mm External Serrated

Lockwasher

0020-1 x 2

Hex Nut

0049-1 x 2


0060-1 x 1


0063 x 1


0065 x 3


0078 x 2


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”.

2-B-4

0049-1

0020-1

0001

0063

0065

17

0868-5

0020-1

0001

0049-1

105mm Tail Rotor Blades

(not included)

128-149

0016-2 dimple

0078

131-86

(Factory Assembled - includes MA0058-3,

MA128-146 & MA131-84)

131-472

0133-1


0060-1

0065

133-60

Gas Frame Assembly Parts

M3x10 Socket M3x6 Button

18

Hardware for these assemblies

0011 x 1

5mm Washer

0011-5 x 1

5x15x.08 Washer

0014F x 2

5mm Hex Nut

Fine Thread

0032-2 x 4

M3 x 8 Tapping

Tapered Screw

0064-3 x 6

M3x6 Button Head

Socket Bolt

Assembly Tip

• Do not overtighten MA0032-2 Self

Tapping Screw into MA131-52 Delrin

Tray Mount. Secure screws with a small amount of CA glue.

• Recommended length for fuel clunk line is 6.5 inches (165mm)

Front Battery Tray

128-57

3-A-1

0032-2

131-55

128-57

CA

Gyro Plate

131-53

131-52

0014F

0011

0405

0064-3

128-57

3-F


0064-3

0064-3

0011-5

128-94 128-92 0014F and Fuel Line

(not included) included with

(80mm)

133-99

19


0003 x 3

3mm Flat Steel

Washer

0032 x 2

M3 Self Tapping

Screw

0061 x 5


0063 x 3


Upper Main Shaft

Bearing Block

(Factory Assembled)

0064-3

131-19

Middle Main Shaft

Bearing Block


0064-3

131-19

Assembly Tip

• Do not tighten the screws for the bottom bearing block by now.

0061

0003

0063

131-21 131-420

NOTE: Upper bearing block features smooth, wrench access holes

NOTE: Middle and bottom bearing blocks features threaded holes.

BAG-3

Frame

Bottom Main Shaft

Bearing Block


131-442

131-19

0064-3

128-58

0032

131-442

0061

Front Battery

Tray Assembly

20

128-58



0060-1 x 10


0063 x 2


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.

3-B

131-46

0065

0063

131-47

(JR Servos Only)

131-420

131-186

131-429

0060-1


131-47

(JR Servos Only)

131-21

0060-1

21


0003 x 4

3mm Flat Steel

Washer

0057 x 2

M4x4 Socket Set

Screw

0061 x 4


0063 x 2


Assembly Tip

• Do not tighten the screws for the clutch bearing block 131-428 and the screws for the hex starter 128-

118 by now.

15 Tooth

16 Tooth

17 Tooth

(included in kit)

NOTE: Motor Mount and

Lower Pinion Bearing Block bolt locations for proper gear mesh.

• 15 Tooth - Rear Holes

• 16 Tooth - Middle Holes

• 17 Tooth - Front Holes

0061

0003

0057

0063

128-118

131-180

131-179

Factory

Assembled

0183

133-417

131-428

131-419

Factory

Assembled

133-409

105-70

131-3

22

132-179 X-Block/

Motor Mount installs on top of

131-420 Middle

Bearing Block with 0063 M3x10

Socket Bolts

3-C



0003 x 7

3mm Flat Steel

Washer

0017-2 x 1

2.5mm Hex Nut

0032 x 2

M3 Self Tapping

Screw

0059-7 x 4


0060-1 x 6


0061 x 9


0063 x 3


0116 x 1

M2.5 Threaded Steel

Ball

0032

0003

133-117

BAG 3

Frame

0818-3

0060-1

131-148

BAG

Servo

Servo Arm

(not included)

0017-2

0116

Rudder Servo

(not included)

14mm

0059-7 included with servo

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.

0061

0003

0063

0003

0061

23



0003 x 6

3mm Flat Steel

Washer

0009 x 4

3mm Flat Steel

Washer

0061 x 8


0063 x 8


0085 x 4


0085-3 x 4


Assembly Tip

• Take care installing the clutch.

Check runout of the clutch system.

Turn frame upside down to insert engine.

Align the engine and thigten the

4 MA0063 socket bolts with 0009 shims into motor mount MA 133-

4121. The engine is aligned proper if the start shaft can be rotated without force.

Tighten MA0061 Socket Bolts into the MA128-57 Tray Mounts and

MA0085-3 Socket Bolts once the motor is properly aligned.

Note: (*) use 133-400 for TRM motor use 133-401 for Zenoah stock or BH-

Hanson motor

3-D-1 + 2

128-57 see note (*)

0003

0061

133-400

133-110

X2 133-108 0061

X2

133-107

0208

0085-3

0009

0063

0063

Included clutch

Factory

Assembled

133-120 with motor/ clutch

133-119 with motor/ clutch

0085

133-4121

Motor included)

15 Tooth

16 Tooth

17 Tooth

(included in kit)

128-57

FRONT

0003

0061

NOTE: Motor Mount bolt locations for proper gear mesh.

• 15 Tooth - Rear Holes

• 16 Tooth - Middle Holes

• 17 Tooth - Front Holes


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0003 x 4

3mm Flat Steel

Washer

0057 x 4

M4x4 Socket Set

Screw

0060-1 x 4


0061 x 2


0073 x 4


0078-5 x 4

M4x16 Socket Bolt X2

0078-5

131-454

131-382

0057

Assembly Tip

• Tighten the MA0057 M4x4 Set Screw securely against the landing gear tube using thick cyanoacrylate glue.

Fuel Line Connections

Vent

133-144

2500-24

0073

0003

0060-1

0078-5

3-F


131-454

131-382

Fuel Feed

(to carburator)

128-90

131-144

0061

0060-1 133-94

25


0017-2 x 3

2.5mm Hex Nut

0059-1 x 4


0059-4 x 12


0061 x 6


0116 x 3


Ball

Assembly Tip

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

19mm

131-50

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

0017-2

Arm Not

Included

0116

0059-1

131-148 0059-4

26

Arm Not

Included

X2


3-E-1

0061

X2

0061

131-150

131-153

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/frame in a crash.

0017-2

0116

0059-4

131-148

(Optional depending on servos)

131-148


0004 x 1

M4 Washer

0015 x 1

2mm Hex Nut

0017-2 x 1

2.5mm Hex Nut

0021 x 1

M4 Hex Locknut

0059-3 x 4


0088 x 8

M3x8 Tapered

Socket Bolt

0088-3 x 5

M3x7 Tapered

Socket Bolt

0103 x 1

M2 Threaded Steel Ball

0116 x 1


Ball

131-202 x 1

M4 Jesus Bolt OWB V2

Assembly Tips

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

• Use shim washer 0620-01 (0.1mm), -02

(0.2mm) and/or -03 (0.3mm) to set gear mesh for crown gear 0866-5-B. 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. Take care that the Bottom Main Shaft Bearing

Block is horizontal ausgerichtet. Now check gear mesh of crown gear. If necessary remove or add 0620-0x shim washers. Gear mesh should be about

0.1mm.

3-E

0021

27

131-148

0103


Arm Not

Included

0116

0059-3

64.5mm

0017-2

0015

0133-1

121-6

0133-1

0088-3 x 5

132-117-B

131-467

131-419

131-426

131-424

131-419

0088 x 8

131-469-1

131-470

131-466

131-202


0021 x 1

M4 Hex Locknut

0059-2 x 2


131-202 x 1


Socket Bolt

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 243 at screws 0059-1. Do not overtighten.

0021

131-408


0875-1

131-202

0875-1

0059-2

0875-1

0059-2

28


0021 x 1

M4 Hex Locknut

0063 x 2


131-200 x 1


Socket Bolt

Assembly Tips

• Be carefull inserting the swashplate antirotation pin

• Don’t forget to use some Loctite 243 at screws 0063. Do not overtighten.


0021

0063

131-200

0063

131-440

131-180

0273

0225-5

0273-05 131-180

Assembly detail

• Bottom Bearing Block Factory assembled 131-442

131-441

131-483

0078-4

0225-5

131-493

29


0003 x 2

3mm Flat Steel

Washer

0016-2 x 2

4mm External Serrated Lockwasher

0021 x 1

M4 Hex Locknut

0059-3 x 4


0061 x 14


0063 x 2


0081 x 2


X2 0061

131-153

131-451

133-137

0021

0003

0061

0061

0081

0016-2

30

128-59

0081

0016-2


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/ frame in a crash.

Suggested electronics

Mounting Positions

Gyro

Receiver

Receiver

Battery

131-154

0063

Switch

Location #1

(left side)

Switch

Location #2

(right side)

131-154

0063


0063 x 2


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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133-252

106-22

Whiplash Gas User Guide

Operating and maintaining your Whiplash Gas helicopter is not much different than the other Whiplash versions or any other model helicopter. The power system is different and its operation may be unfamiliar to those who have only flown electric or glow powered models. With that in mind this user guide will help you operate your Whiplash Gas helicopter from its first flight. The following sections address each of the areas that may be new or you may not be familiar with.

Safety

Gasoline or its equivalents is much more flammable than glow fuel. If you fly in an area with fire hazards, consider having access to a fire extinguisher in the event a fire occurs. Keep all flames or hot sources away from the fuel and fuel tank in both the model and your fuel can. A gasoline fire is very dangerous and destructive.

Also be aware that the engine muffler will operate at a significantly higher temperature than you may be accustomed to with a glow powered model. Contact with the muffler can easily cause a fire or bodily injury and it will be hot enough to easily peel off skin so be careful!

engine

The Whiplash requires the acquisition of the RC format of either the Zenoah or Chung Yang motors. The model is not compatible with the PUH motor version used in the XCell Spectra G and many other models

These motors are available in 23cc (RC240), 26cc (RC270) and 29cc (RC290) versions. They are available from multiple sources in their stock form or from Zenoah specific motor tuners/modifiers. Some of the modified motors have different displacements

If you intend to run a stock, unmodified motor, it is recommended that you use the 23cc or 26cc version of the motor. They have the best inherent engine balance and will run the smoothest in the model

If you select a modified motor, the modifier can recommend the most appropriate motor from their selection for the Whiplash. The TRM

VX300 Whiplash Edition and the BH Hanson 300 RC 3D Max versions have been extensively tested in the model

The major helicopter engine modifiers are TRM Power and BH Hanson, there are others available as well. It is highly recommended that you acquire a motor that has been properly balanced.

Fuel

The Zenoah motors for this kit are designed to run with common pump gasoline. The regular 87 octane is appropriate, it is not necessary or even desirable to use higher octane fuels unless specifically directed by an aftermarket modifier. All of these motors require an oil-premix to be run, you cannot use gasoline without first mixing in a lubricant

If your model is stored where fuel odor is undesirable, you can instead run Lantern/Camper fuel available at a sporting good or camping supply store. It is slightly more expensive than gasoline but has little odor and has approximately the same running characteristics. You also can use premixed fuel like Stihl Motomix or similar (does not smell).

Oil

If you are using a modified motor from an engine tuner, follow their instructions for type and volume of oil to premix with the fuel

If you are using a stock Zenoah motor, use a quality two stroke pre-mix oil.

Some oils that are commonly used:

• AMSOil Saber 100

• Yamalube 2R

• Honda HP2

• Klotz R50

• Stihl HP Ultra

When the motor is new and not yet broken in, run an oil mix of 32:1 per gallon of gasoline. For that ratio mix 4oz of the selected oil to each gallon of fuel. After running 1-2 gallons of fuel through the motor you can decrease the amount of oil used to the minimum support by the oil manufacturer but do not run less than a 40:1 premix ratio (no less than 3 oz of oil per gallon of fuel)

Fuel Tank Plumbing

The carburetor on the motor contains a negative pressure fuel pump which draws fuel from the tank. As a result there is no need to run any sort of pressure system or header fuel tank.

It is however REQUIRED that the fuel tank be vented!

Follow the fuel tank plumbing directions in the assembly guide but make sure to either use a one way valve or use an 8-10” length of gasoline proof fuel line to create a tightly wound “fuel vent loop”. Wrap the line into at least two loops and secure them with tie wraps or Velcro

Failure to properly vent the tank will result in the engine going lean in flight and it will likely quit running as a result of it.

Also make sure to use a filtered fuel clunk in the fuel tank. This works just like the “fuel magnet” if you’re familiar with that product for glow models and will help keep the fuel clean and reduce air bubbles from being pumped into the carburetor.

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MufflLers

The Zenoah RC motor comes equipped with a standard Zenoah steel canister muffler. The helicopter can be flown with this muffler however it does not offer a pleasing sound or improved performance. There are a number of aftermarket mufflers available for the

Zenoah motors that will improve the sound significantly. Power improvements are based on too many factors to make a specific comparison

Good results have been had using the following optional mufflers:

• Hatori 957 (SB-12R4)

• RJX Gas Muffler

• TRM Power Pipe

• Zimmermann Gas Muffler 2651

After the motor has been run, re-check the muffler bolts to make sure they are tight. Do this for a couple of flights and then it will no longer be necessary unless the muffler becomes obviously loose.

Air Filter

The Zenoah RC format motors ship with an air cleaner. It is recommended that you always use an air cleaner whether it’s the stock one or an optional one such as those offered by Miniature Aircraft (MA133-150). Running an unfiltered intake will shorten the life of the motor especially in the case of a crash where a large amount of foreign matter can be ingested into the motor.

Spark Plug

The spark plug included with the motor will normally operate correctly for a very long time. However if you should replace it MAKE

SURE that you use a “resistor” plug. The plugs designation will usually end in an R. Failure to do this will result in you losing control of your model due to ignition interference with your radio

electronics Wiring

The configuration of the Whiplash is such that only two electronic components must be in the general area of the ignition system on the motor. Take care to keep any wiring away from direct contact with the ignition wire as this can cause unexpected results. It is NOT necessary to run any additional shielding or insulated caps especially with 2.4Ghz radios but you may if you desire

If you are still running a PPM/PCM style radio, do not route the receiver antenna within 4 inches of any part of the ignition system

It is suggested that if possible you present at least one Receiver antenna on each side of the model. If you are running a receiver with multiple antennas try to position one on each side of the model. If your radio system uses satellites, it is suggested to install one on each side of the model. This will ensure that your receiver will be able to receive signal regardless of model orientation while flying

The model has two locations for an electronics on/off switch. Either position is suitable however it is suggested that you use a heavy duty switch due to the additional vibration that is typical of a gas powered engine.

Initial Mixture settings

Locate the low speed needle that is marked on the carburetor with an “L”. This will be the one closest to the cylinder. Using a screwdriver turn it clockwise until it seats closed.

Don’t overtighten. Now open the low speed needle 1-3/8 turns

Locate the high speed needle that is marked on the carburetor with an “H”. This will be the one closest to the air filter or the intake side of the carburetor. Using a screwdriver turn it clockwise until it seats closed.

Don’t overtighten. Now open the high speed needle 1-1/2 turns

This is a suitable initial setting at normal altitudes. At high altitudes a slightly leaner mixture may be needed

Turning the needles counter clockwise causes the mixture to be richer and turning them clockwise caused a leaner mixture

The needle settings are very sensitive especially the low speed needle. Very small adjustments are recommended, movements on the order of 1/16th of an inch at a time are appropriate.

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Throttle Setup/curves

Turn the idle set screw on the carburetor counter-clockwise until the throttle control arm no longer touches the screw at its full low position

Set the throttle channel at 50% of travel and then center the servo arm at a 90 degree angle to horizontal.

Install the ball on the bottom section of the arm 12mm from the center of the servo

Set the ATV’s of the throttle channel to 130% on both high and low ends. If your radio won’t support this percentage then set them at

100% and install the ball further out on the servo arm. You’ll have to determine the correct position to mount it based on the ability to fully move the throttle through its travel

Now set the length on the throttle control rod such that the base of each link is 64.5mm apart from each other. This length is correct for

Futaba servos. Other servos may require a slightly different length to account for differences in servo size/output position

Assuming the model will hover at a collective stick position of 75%, the following values will be approximately correct to achieve a

1750RPM hover speed

Normal Curve Points

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

20%

35%

47%

62%

100%

Idle Up Curve Points

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

-100%

-67%

58%

68%

100%

Throttle hold position

– 35%

Governor setup

If you intend to use a governor, you will need to follow the manufacturers instructions as to exactly how to set up the device

For governors that have a setting for “low” throttle positions (the lowest position that the governor can set the throttle at), this value may need to be significantly less than for a glow model since thee throttle position will be lower. If your governor consistently causes a head speed that is much higher than you have set, check to see if the governor supports this setting and if so lower it until the head speed is closer to your desired setting

Governor Sensors

If you intend to use a governor, it will require a sensor of some sort to detect the engine RPM. You can devise your own method for installing the sensor that is provided with your governor or you can instead use a product known as the Stator Gator. This device replaces the push button “kill switch” and can be directly connected to your governor. For specific governor supported reference the companies website.

Starting

Fill the fuel tank with the gas/oil mixture

Press the primer bulb on the carburetor several times until it fills with fuel

Power up the helicopter electronics and allow them to stabilize

Ensure that the throttle is at its low position (the arm on the carburetor) is pointing towards the front of the helicopter

If you are pull starting the helicopter, grab the rotor head of the helicopter and place your left foot up against the left skid of the helicopter to prevent it from moving

ALWAYS FIRMLY HOLD THE ROTOR HEAD while starting the model. If the throttle should unexpectedly be set at a high RPM setting due to an incorrect radio setup these motors have a great deal of torque and can accelerate the rotor head quickly causing injury or damage.

Now pull the starter briskly. If this the first start of the day, first close the choke on the carburetor (usually located on the bottom of the stock air filter) and pull the starter 3 times. Then open the choke fully and pull the starter until the motor starts, usually less than 5 pulls

If you are using a spin starter, simply insert the starter end in the start coupler on the top of the model, grasp the rotor head firmly and spin the motor over until the engine starts. You won’t need to engage the choke.

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Rotor Blades

The model flies nicely with 700mm blades. The stock configuration can support up to 720mm blades with no modification and there is an optional conversion kit available to allow the use of 750-810mm blades. Keep in mind that the std 6.88 gear ratio was designed for use with a 26cc engine and 700mm blades. If using a 29cc engine 710mm to 720mm blades work fine with std 6.88 gear ratio.

Pitch Curves

Set up your pitch curves as you normally would. With stock motors and standard blades 11 degrees of max pitch will be appropriate.

Of course you can set up the maximum the model will support but be careful of overloading and bogging the motor when doing hard maneuvers with large collective/cyclic pitch inputs.

If you are using modified motors then the rotor blade size and pitch curve settings will vary depending on the configuration

Gear Ratios

The standard 6.88:1 gear ratio has been found to provide good all around performance with a wide variety of model configurations.

There are two optional ratios 7.3:1 and 7.8:1 which can easily be changed by replacing the pinion gear with optional ones. For more information about whether these might apply to your circumstances contact Miniature Aircraft.

Running

In general terms, the model will operate just as any other internal combustion engine.

The model has demonstrated the best overall flight characteristics when operating between 1600 and 1950 RPM for the rotor head.

This can be adjusted for your particular style of flying and desired characteristics.

You will find that if you are using a new motor, it will take between 3 and 5 gallons of fuel for it to seat or “break-in”. You will notice a change in exhaust tone and improved overall running as this occurs. You may also need to adjust the mixture settings on the carburetor as the engine breaks in or if there are significant changes in operating conditions especially temperature, humidity or altitude.

There are too many possible combinations to properly describe the approach but in general terms you can check the color of the spark plug to determine the mixture setting.

• If the spark plug has milk chocolate brown color, the mixture is roughly correct

• If the spark plug is grey or white, the mixture is too lean

• If the spark plug is black and/or oily the mixture is too rich

Never lean either mixture needle to less than 1-¼ turn from fully closed unless there are specific directions included with your motor that instruct otherwise. The carburetors typically found on these motors will be very lean at settings less than this.

If you find that the motor stops abruptly either during spool-up or while flying, if the model has plenty of fuel in the tank then the mixture is likely too lean. If it stops on spool up, adjust the low speed needle, if it stops while flying adjust the high speed needle.

These are over simplifications of the tuning process for more information consult with Miniature Aircraft or with a local Team representative or consult one of the gas specific forums mentioned at the end of this section.

Additional Support References:

Gas Powered Thoughts - http://www.gaspoweredthoughts.com

Run Ryder Gas Forum or Miniature Aircraft Forum - http://www.runryder.com

Helifreak Gas Forum or Miniature Aircraft Forum - http://www.helifreak.com

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Whiplash Kit Parts & Hardware

0003

0004

0009

0011

M3 Washer

M4 Washer

M3 Washer Small

5mm Washer

0011-5 M5.3x20 Washer

0012-1 2.5mm Pem Nut

0012-2 3mm Pem Nut

0014F 5mn Hex Nut - Fine Thread

0015 2mm Hex Nut

0016-2 M4 External Serrated Lock Washer

0017-2 M2.5 Hex Nut

0019 M3 Lock Nut

M4 Lock Nut

M5 Nut

M3x9.5 Self Tapping Screw

0021

0023

0032

0032-2 M3x8 Self Tapping Screw

0049-1 M2x12 Socket Bolt

0050-1 M2.5 Set Screw

0051

0056

0057

M3x3 Set Screw

M3x5 Dog-Point Set Screw

0056-3 M3x8 Dog-Point Set Screw

M4x4 Set Screw

0059-0 M2.5x4 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

M3x12 Socket Bolt

M3x14 Socket Bolt

M3x16 Socket Bolt

M3x18 Socket Bolt

0073

0078

M3x20 Socket Bolt

M4x12 Socket Bolt



0082-4 M5x32 Shouldered Socket Bolt


0086-1 M5x16 Flanged Socket Bolt

0088

0103

M3x8 Tapered Socket Bolt

0088-3 M3x7 Tapered Socket Bolt

0107

0109

0116

M2 Threaded Steel Ball



M2.5 Threaded Steel Ball

0133 M2x21.2 Ball Link


0159

0183

0208

0214

3x7x3 Bearing

10x19x5 Bearing

10x12 One-Way Torrington

Upper Swash Ring

0214-1 Lower Swash Ring

0215 M6 Tail Shaft Collar

Heim Ball 0216

0217

0218

0225

Swash Plate Assembled

20x32x7 Swash Bearing

Link Pin

0225-5 Link Pin

0273 6x10x.011” Steel Washer

0273-05 6x10 Steel Washer

0283

0319

0390

0405

6x10x3 Flanged Bearing

8x16x5 Bearing

Large Wire Lead Retainer

Fuel Pick Up

0442 T/R Pitch Link

0447-1 M2 E Clip

0597-1 M3x4.75x.126” Brass Spacer

0597-4 Brass Spacer

0620-01 M15x21x.10 Washer

0620-02 M15x21x.20 Washer

0620-03 M15x21x.30 Washer

0818-3 Rectangular Mounting Block

0869 Washout Link

105-70 6x15x5 Bearing

105-100 Gasoline Fuel Line

106-02 3x7x3 Flanged Bearing

106-06 2x5x1.5 Flanged Bearing

106-22 5x11 Grommet

115-65 High Flex Fuel Line

120-7-1 5x15 Safety Washer

120-25 Swash To Mixer Linkage Rod

120-39 5x10x4 Ball Bearing

121-4 Servo To Swash Linkage Rod

121-6 M3x75 Threaded Control Rod

121-7 Swash To PA Linkage Rod

122-28 Brass Spacer

122-47 10x22x6 Bearing

122-48 22mm Circlip

122-70 M5x.25 S/S Shim Washer

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

128-90 Tank Plate Mounting Studs

128-92 Fuel Tank Plug

128-118 6mm Hex Adaptor

128-144 T/R Control Rod Guide

128-148 Boom Support

128-149 Rear Boom Support Mount

128-176 Washout Pin

128-195 Head Button

128-314 Swashplate Follower Arm

131-3 Start Shaft

131-17B Bevel Gear Shaft Side

131-18B 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

131-29 C/F X-Brace

131-33 15x21x4 Bearing - Tail Gear

131-34 Front Tail Drive Transmission

131-35 Boom Clamp W/TX Holes

131-46 P/A Servo Rail

131-47 C/F Servo Rail Spacer

131-50 Elevator Servo Mount

131-51 Jack Shaft

131-52 Delrin Tray Mount

131-53 Gyro Plate

131-55 C/F Angled Battery Tray

131-62 Tail Boom

131-64 Tail Hub

131-66 4x10 Thrust Bearings - Tail Grips

131-69-1 T/R Push Rod

131-70 Tail Output Shaft

131-83 Anti Rotation Pin

131-84 Boom Support Rod

131-86 Assembled Boom Support

131-112 T/R Blade Grip

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

131-135 Bracket Washer

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131-144 Rubber Fuel Tank Mounts

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 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

131-368 FBL Head Block

131-400 Torque Tube End

131-408 FBL Main Shaft

131-420 Middle Main Shaft Bearing Block

131-424 Main Gear Hub

131-440 Bearing Block Mount

131-442 Bearing Block

131-454 Tray Mount

131-470 70 T Crown Gear

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

131-490 Damper Sleeve

131-491 Damper O-Ring 80D

131-493 15 Tooth Pinion Gear

132-117B Main Gear 124T

133-60 C/F Tail Fin

133-94 C/F Fuel Tank Plate

133-99 Fuel Tank

133-107 C/F Front Frame Doubler

133-108 C/F Rear Frame Doubler

133-110 C/F Bottom Plate

133-119 Flanged Clutch Spacer

133-120 One Way Bearing Bracket

133-121 Gas Motor Mount

133-135 Landing Gear Frame Post

133-137 Rubber Wire Grommet

133-140 Fuel Nipple

133-144 Skid Tube

133-252 Whiplash Canopy

133-409 Gas Clutch Bell

133-417 17T Pinion w/Sleeve

133-4117 C/F Left Frame - Gas

133-4118 C/F Right Frme - Gas

133-458 Torque Tube

133-60 Fin Painted

2500-24 White Tuff Strut II

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

Warranty

The warranty covers defects in material or 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, crash damaged 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,

USA, 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.

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

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miniature aircraft X-CELL WHIPLASH MA1033-3 Assembly Instructions Manual

Instruction

Gas

Helicopter Kit

MA1033-3 Flybarless

Step up to excellence with X-Cell

Table of Contents

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

Kit Introduction

R/C Helicopter Safety

Warning! – Risk of death or serious injury

Academy of Model Aeronautics

Kit Assembly (1033-3)

Required Lubricants and Compounds:

Required Tools:

Other required components:

Important Assembly Tips - PLeASe ReAd

Kit Contents

Fuel Line Connections

Whiplash Gas User Guide

Safety

engine

Fuel

Oil

Fuel Tank Plumbing

MufflLers

Air Filter

Spark Plug

electronics Wiring

Initial Mixture settings

Throttle Setup/curves

Governor setup

Governor Sensors

Starting

Rotor Blades

Pitch Curves

Gear Ratios

Running

Additional Support References:

Whiplash Kit Parts & Hardware

Warranty

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Website: http://www.miniatureaircraftusa.com

email: [email protected]

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