Albatross HU-16 V2 Instruction Manual

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.
The Avios Albatross captures the looks and ruggedness of the full size seaplane beautifully and it is
right at home taking off of water but equally happy sliding along a smooth grass runway for take off.
The color scheme we have decided on for the V2 is the US Navy Coast Guard and is supplied with
the decals pre-applied and includes landing / take-off flaps, and navigation lights. The Albatross V2
boasts many other features, these include, clear cockpit glazing, reduced overall weight, splash
proof servos, water resistant, reversible Aerostar ESC's, and a clear more discrete water rudder.
The Avios Albatross V2 is the same quality that you have come to expect from the Avios brand and
is also very straightforward to build due to the low parts count.
INTRODUCTION
• Wingspan: 1620mm (63.7”)
• Length: 1210mm (47.6”)
• Weight: 2170g. (2570g inc battery)
• Motor: 2 x Aerostar 3536 850kv Outrunner
• ESC: 2 x Aerostar 30A RVS Reversing
Brushless ESC
• Propeller: 2 x 10x6 3 Bladed Scale Propeller
• Servo: 9g splash proofed servos.
• Recommended Battery (not supplied):
4S (14.8V) 3000mAh~4000mAh
or for scale flying
3S (11.1V) 4000mAh~5000mAh
• Striking US Coast Guard scheme, pre-applied
and ready to go.
• Clear cockpit windows for a more scale appearance.
• Better slow flight performance thanks to material
change and weight reduction.
• Plastics color matched to the scheme for a better
appearance and finish.
• Reduced length of servo wires and leads, reducing
weight and increasing access.
• Clear plastic water rudder, more discrete yet
fully functional.
• Aerostar RVS ESC's for complete control on the water.
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SPECIFICATIONS FEATURES
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