RCE Solutions Colco Thunderbird Concept II User manual

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Colco Thunderbird Concept II
User/Operators Manual
RCE Solutions
Capetown, South Africa
Spares ordering and Questions
Visit: http://www.rchq.co.za

Table of Contents
Foreword 0
Part I Introduction 2
Part II Safety Instructions 2
Part III Know your Radio Transmitter 3
Part IV Heli Trim and Pre-Flight Setup 8
Part V Adjust the Balance with the
Battery 12
Part VI Gyro Setting 14
Part VII Service and Cleaning 16
Part VIII Repair Hints & Tips 17
Part IX Explosion Drawing 33
Part X Individual Spares/Part List 34
Part XI PP Joy 42
Index 0
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1Introduction
Dear Customer.
Thank you for purchase the Thunderbird Colco Concept II Mini RC Helicopter.
For more information about our product, please visit the RC Headquarters on the internet at
http://www.rchq.co.za
Online spares can be ordered and Question can be ask, and will be answered by our group of RC
Heli pilots.
A Online price list is available and spares can be ordered and will be available within 48 hours after
ordering if we have stock.
Enjoy the Thunderbird Mini RC Helicopter
RCE Solutions
Cape Town
South Africa
Cornelis van Rensburg ( Crashbandit )
2Safety Instructions
Read the operation instructions through completely before commissioning. This
include important information for correct operation.
We do not take any responsibility for personal injury or damage property caused by
incorrect handling or non-observance of the safety instructions!
To maintain this status en ensure safe operation, the user must comply with the safety
instructions and warnings contained in these instructions.
Do not leave chargers and connected battery's in operation unattended.
Chargers and accessories should be kept out of reach of children. It's not toys.
Avoid Charging operation under adverse ambient conditions. These can lead to damage to
sensitive electronics on the inside of the charger and thus to possible danger for the user. Adverse
ambient conditions are:
- Excessive humidity (> 75 % relative, condensing)
- Wetness and dampness, petrol
- Dust or combustible gasses, vapours or solvents
- excessive ambient temperature (> approx ±40°C)
When charging battery's, always observe the charging regulations and the battery manufacturer
concerned.

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Never touch the charger with moist or wet hands. There is a risk of a fatal electric shock.
The charger is licensed for operation on main sockets with alternating current in the household
220-230 V ~/50-60hz and in dry rooms.
Remove the battery's from charging devices is not in use.
When operation a Model aircraft, (Heli or Airplane) you are responsible for actions and any
consequences.
Remote-controlled model aeroplanes are not toys. For this reason, children and young people
should always be supervised by adults when operating.
3Know your Radio Transmitter
RC Helicopters, come in different modes to fly in. Mode 1 and Mode 2. Personally I think mode 2 is
the easiest mode to fly any RC heli in. But that's a personal decision, and the mode that your
comfortable with, is the correct mode for you.
Very Important: Always switch on the Radio first and then connect the accumulator (Battery) to

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the Heli. Make sure that the throttle is at 0% speed, (Lowest Position)
Let see the functions of the Channels (Sticks) on the Radio Transmitter
This is a Quick overview of the Functions for each channel on the radio. With the thunderbird, we
only use 4 Channels, due to the fact that the TB is a Fixed Pitch Heli. Channels 5 and 6 are not
occupied and are not required for flight operation.
Channel
1

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The left hand control aggregate control the rotor speed proportionally in the vertical direction.
This is the only aggregate with a "Snap-in" feature for maintaining the rotor speed during flight.
Lever DOWN:
0% Speed
Lever UP :
100% Speed
Channel 2

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The Left hand Control, controls the "Rudder feature" proportionally in the horizontal position.
This feature is necessary to turn the helicopter with the nose in the direction in which you wish to
fly. This takes place through the control of the small rear Tail Motor.
Lever to the Left:
Nose Left, Tail Right
Lever to the Right:
Nose Right, Tail Left
Channel 3

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The Right hand Control, controls the "Nick feature" forward/Backwards in the Vertical position.
Lever UP: Helicopter nose Down and Flies forward.
Lever DOWN: Helicopter Nose up and fly Backwards
Channel 4

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The Right Hand Control "Roll Feature" proportionally in the Horizontal position.
This feature is necessary for flying the helicopter side ways. The nose of the Heli still points
forwards.
Lever to the Left:
Helicopter inclines to the Left
Lever to the Right:
Helicopter inclines to the Right.
4Heli Trim and Pre-Flight Setup
Put the helicopter on a flat level surface
Fit the battery pack.