INSTRUCTION MANUAL For intermediate to advance pilots only.
WARNING Please read this instruction manual fully and become completely familiar with the features of this product before operating. Failure to operate this product correctly could result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury. This is a sophisticated hobby product and is NOT a toy. It must always be operated with caution, common sense and some basic mechanical ability. This manual provides instructions as to the assembly, safe operation and maintenance of this hobby product.
albatross INTRODUCTION The Grumman HU-16 Albatross is a large twin radial engined amphibious flying boat that saw service with the US Air Force, US Navy and the US Coastguard. It's primary role was Search and Rescue and was used extensively in Korea for combat rescue and very quickly gained a reputation as a rugged and seaworthy airplane.
ASSEMBLY Step 1: Slide the wing into position on the fuselage. Step 2: Screw the wing into place with the 64mm x 4mm wing bolts supplied. Step 3: Slide into each side of the wing center section one of the glass fibre wing joiners. Ensure these are the correct way up, there is a very slight dihedral angle which should be to the top.
albatross Step 4: Join the connectors for the aileron servo and the wing tip lights. Step 5: Slide the outer panels onto the center section. Step 6: Use 4 off 14mm x 3mm Hex screws to secure the outer panels.
Step 7: Apply either slow setting CA or foam glue to the tailplane seat on the fuselage. Step 8: Apply a small amount of glue to the tailplane locator. Step 9: Position the tailplane onto the rear of the fuselage.
albatross Step 10: Ensure you pass the connector through the slot in the tailplane. Check the tailplane is correctly aligned as the glue sets. Step 11: Connect the rudder servo extension lead. Step 12: Apply slow setting CA or foam glue to the area where the front of the fin will sit.
Step 13: Apply glue to the base of the fin as shown. Step 14: Locate the bottom rudder hinge into the hole in rear of fuselage, do not glue. Step 15: Secure the fin using the 2 off 50mm x 2mm PK screws. You will find it easier to locate the front screw first,then the rear.
albatross Step 16: Secure the rudder bottom hinge with a 14mm x 3mm PK screw. Propeller installation: Please note that the props rotate in towards each other. Step 17: Slide the propeller onto the motor shaft.
Step 18: Ensure the hex on the back of the prop locates with the hex on the motor shaft. Step 19: Attach the propeller spinner nut. Step 20: Tighten the spinner by hand until it's snug with the prop, due to an insert in the spinner this is perfectly secure. A small drop of plastic friendly loctite can be used if you wish..
albatross Step 21: Assembly of the wing floats. Step 22: Position the float into the mounting holes on the outer wing panel. Step 23: Attach float using 2 off 14mm x 3mm PK screws.
Step 24: Repeat for the other float. Step 25: Install the receiver of your choice. We recommend that you use a minimum of a 7ch receiver if you wish to use the reversing function of the ESC's. You will also require a Y lead for the nav light function and possibly one for the 2 ESC's. You can of course mix the 2 throttles in your transmitter and couple these with the rudder function. If you do this then we recommend you only use about 15% differential motor thrust.
albatross CONTROL SET-UP AND CG: Elevator. Elevat Low Rates: 8mm High Rates: 14mm 65-70mm Rudder. Low Rates: 10mm High Rates: 20mm Ailerons. Low Rates: 15mm High Rates: 24mm 8-14mm 10-20mm 8-14mm 10-20mm Flaps 25 degrees (25mm) 45 degrees (45mm) CG 65-70mm C of G is 65-70mm from leading edge measured from the center of the wing. This image shows the approximate location for the correct CG when using the recommended battery.
CONTROL DIRECTION TESTS: Assemble the aircraft and bind your transmitter to the receiver before performing this test. After binding a transmitter to the aircraft receiver, set the trims and sub-trims to 0, then adjust the clevises to center the control surfaces. Move the controls on the transmitter to make sure the aircraft control surfaces move in the proper direction.
albatross FLYING THE ALBATROSS V2: Although not aimed at the beginner the Albatross is a very straightforward aircraft to fly, it's characteristics are very stable and forgiving in flight and taking off of the water or from smooth grass. It looks superb in the air and low passes over water really makes it look the part. Whilst the full size was not aerobatic the model performs all the usual aerobatic manoeuvres with ease, even inverted flight. Taking off from grass.
MODEL FLYING PRECAUTIONS: • Select your flying area carefully. Always choose an open space that is clear and not obstructed by trees, poles, pylons, and buildings etc. Also ensure you are away from people and crowded areas. Avoid flying in areas with roads, near water, or within close proximity to full size air traffic. • Do not fly this model in poor weather, for example: high winds, low visibility, inclement temperatures, and rain and storms are also to be avoided.
albatross TROUBLE SHOOTING: Motors do not run: 1. Battery is not fully charged (Charge the battery). 2. Transmitter battery is low (Charge or install a fully charged battery). 3. Motors are not connected properly (Check the motor to ESC connections and the ESC to battery connections). 4. Receiver is not bound to the transmitter (Consult your radio manual and go through the binding procedure). 5.
SPARE PARTS: USCG Albatross fuselage SKU: 9310000459-0 USCG Albatross wing center section USCG Albatross left wing panel USCG Albatross right wing panel USCG Albatross tail plane USCG Albatross Canopy Hatch USCG Albatross Cowl set USCG Albatross Tip floats set USCG Albatross Water Rudder USCG Albatross Nose cone USCG Albatross decal set Avios BushMule/Albatross AeroStar 3536-850KV Brushless Motor w/X Mount SKU: 9310000462-0 SKU: 9310000465-0 SKU: 9310000468-0 SKU: 9310000460-0 SKU: 93100004
albatross Avios Albatross HU-16/BushMule Avios Albatross HU-16/BushMule Avios Albatross HU-16 - Navigation V2 - Propeller Set 10x8 3-Blade V2 - Spinner and Hub Set (2pcs) Lights Set SKU: 9310000394-0 SKU: 9310000396-0 Std/Reverse (2pcs) SKU: 9310000393-0 Avios Albatross HU-16 - Light Housing Set SKU: 9310000397-0 Avios Albatross HU-16 PushrodSet 9310000399-0 Avios USCG Albatross - Glass Fibre Wing Joiners (2pcs) SKU: 9310000401-0 18 Avios Albatross HU-16 - AeroStar 30A RVS ESC Set (2pcs) SKU: 93100004
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