Updated 3/16/06
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 3
CUSTOMER SERVICE 4
FEATURES 5
FRE-ASSEMBLY INFORMATION 6
REQUIRED TOOLS 7
HARDWARE & OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 8
OTHER HARDWARE & OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 9
OTHER REQUIREMENTS 11
PART LIST 12
SECTION 1: FRAMES 13
SECTION 2: TAIL ASSEMBLY 25
SECTION 3: CONTROL SYSTEM 31
SECTION 4: ROTOR HEAD 34
SECTION 5: LINKAGES 39
SECTION 6: SETTINGS 44
FRE-FLIGHT CHECKS 51
WARNINGS 51
ADJUSTMENTS 52
HOW TO HOVER 53
HOW TO FLY FORWARD 55
AFTER FLIGHT CHECKS 57
WHAT IF THE HELICOPTER CRASHED 57
SPECIFICTION 57
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulation and thank you for the purchase of great product! It is our sole desire for
you to enjoy the quality workmanship and performance of any of our electric Li-Po
powered helicopters. We believe we have the latest designs and technology
incorporated into our model helicopters. Our CNC parts are produced using the best
high density materials & anodized using material hardening finishes with the tightest of
tolerances. Our new helicopters feature the latest advances in R/C helicopter
design. The simple and mechanically superior EMS design (also known as CCPM)
ensures a helicopter that will be more responsive and more stable than any other R/C
helicopter you have ever flown. Three servos are attached directly to the Swashplate to
ensure precise control. This kit features all metal construction, and a carbon or
composite frames are standard. Along with great products, our staffs are RC guys that
fly and have hands on experience with total manufacturing & testing of our helicopters.
In addition, we stand behind all our products 100% with satisfaction guaranteed.
In the past several years, we have been devoting ourselves to developing electric
powered helicopters. We feel that our electrics now are more powerful, smoother, and
more responsive than most of the nitro machines in the market. In addition, there is less
time for maintenance and no more getting dirty of oil and gas. With new technology of
batteries and electric motors, the flying time and the efficiency increase significantly day
by day. We believe so much in our electric helicopters that we have given out for reviews
to our fellow hobbyists EP kits of four different motors and Li-Po battery classes. Electric
powered helicopters are here now to stay and will in time be bigger than the current nitro
market. The market has some very mixed ideas about electric and their safety. Our staff
is here to answer all of your technical questions. Our kits will be shipped 100% complete
and we can assure you that once you fly your EP helicopter you will love it.
The Little Quickie 8
We believe you hold in your hands one of the best helicopters manufactured in the world
today. The brand new Little Quickie 8 is the newest version of our smaller
Quick line. It is a smaller, yet powerful machine which uses only one 4S-2P battery. This
baby carries the power and punch of the Q16 delivered smoothly throughout the entire
range of its electric motor. The Little Quickie 8 Pro version features a
fully machined head, metal grips, carbon fiber frames, and carbon fiber boom supports.
The Little Quickie 8 Sport version features a G10 fiberglass frame, and
molded main blade grips and tail blade grips. Our helicopters are carefully designed and
tested, and manufactured of the highest quality materials available.
In a short time, you can be flying.
We ask that you please read the entire manual before starting the construction of the
Little Quickie 8, and if you have any questions our technical support staff can
be reached at
(610) 282-4811 M-F 9-6, S 9-4 Eastern time,
or by email at
For the latest information and updates, please visit our website at
chuck@quickworldwide.com.
www.quickworldwide.com
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CUSTOMER SERVICE
Quickworldwide
201 South 3
rd. St. & 309 N.
Coopersburg, PA 18036
Phone: (610)-282-4811
Fax: (610)-282-4816
Office Hours:
Mon – Fri: 8:30 – 6:00
Sat: 8:30 – 1:30
(Eastern Daylight Time)
Technical Support Personnel:
Chuck – chuck@quickworldwide.com
Jon –
Websites:
http://www.hhiheli.com
http://www.quickheli.com
http://www.giantscaleplanes.com
E-mail:
hhi@fast.net
jon@quickworldwide.com
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FEATURES
Little Quickie 8
1. Frame Construction: Little Quickie 8 frames are made of the highest quality
Carbon Fiber or Black G-10. These frames are not only rigid but will provide excellent
vibration absorption.
2. Belt driven Tail: Smooth, reliable, and low maintenance.
3. High Quality Ball Bearings: Little Quickie 8 offers ball bearings on all
moving parts.
4. EMS Collective System: The EMS Collective design allows ease of setup
with fewer moving parts. EMS demonstrates overall design simplicity and represents the
future of helicopter technology.
5. Control Linkages: The control linkages provided with the Quick Learner Kit
are high quality 2.3mm stainless steel rods with Delrin® acetal resin rod ends.
6. Single Blade Axle Design: simple, very responsive, with exceptionally
consistent flight characteristics.
7. Advanced Airfoil Fly-bar Paddles: These paddles will provide the best
flight characteristics for both 3D & Sport flying: Smooth forward flight, with quick
response upon demand.
8. Low Cost: Little Quickie 8 is designed in small size so it uses only one 4S2P
Battery. But it is a powerful and smooth machine. In addition, Little Quickie 8 has low
cost replacement parts.
9. Extremely Light Weight: When fully equipped, it is just weighted 4.9 lbs
(2.22 kg)
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PRE-ASSEMBLY INFORMATION
Warning
The radio-controlled model helicopter contained in this kit is not a toy.
Rather, it is a sophisticated piece of equipment. This product is not recommended for
use by children without adult supervision. Radio controlled models such as this are
capable of causing both property damage and/or bodily harm to both the
operator/assembler and spectators if not properly assembled and operated. Hobbies &
Helis assumes no liability for damage that could occur from the mis-assembly and/or
use/misuse of this product.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
We strongly encourage all prospective and current R/C aircraft pilots to join the
Academy of Model Aeronautics. The AMA is a non-profit organization that provides
services to model aircraft pilots. As an AMA member, you will receive a monthly
magazine entitled Model Aviation, as well as a liability insurance plan to cover against
possible accident or injury. All AMA charter aircraft clubs require individuals to hold a
current AMA sporting license prior to the operation of their model. For further information,
please contact AMA at:
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5161 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
USA
Phone: (317) 287-1256
www.modelaircraft.org
Before you begin
Quick Helicopter kits are packaged with care and attention to detail. We recommend
when you are ready to begin building this model that you examine the kit carefully,
inspect the contents of each package, and read and understand these instructions
thoroughly before starting assembly. It is suggested that you purchase a parts box for
the small fasteners and hardware, or use small bowls or other containers.
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REQUIRED TOOLS
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HARDWARE & OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
GLUES AND THREAD LOCK COMPOUNDS
RADIO MOUNTING ACCESSORIES
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OTHER HARDWARE & OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
3MM FLYBAR STIFFENERS
HHI 402
60 SIZE SKID STOPS
HHI 200 AVAILABLE IN COLORS
SERVO ARM SET
LANDING GEAR DAMPENERS
HHI 2004
BASE LOAD ANTENNA
HHI 53**
AVAILABLE IN BLUE, GOLD,
PURPLE
AND IN 40, 50, AND 72 MHz
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FINISHING CAPS
• Adds color and style
• Distributes force across larger surface area
3mm 4mm
(20 pcs in a package) (8 pcs in a package)
BLACK HHIM11100B --BLUE HHIM11103 HHIM11108
GOLD HHIM11101 HHIM11106
GREEN HHIM11100G --PURPLE HHIM11100 HHIM11105
RED HHIM11100R --SILVER HHIM11100 HHIM11107
SERVO FIXING PLATES
• Transmits force of fastener to
plastic instead of rubber
HHI 1205 SERVO MOUNT KIT
• Includes hardware and fixing
plates to mount 5 servos
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OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Radios:
Any radio that supports EMS/CCPM Mixing will work fine. Hobbies & Helis & its
distributors carry various lines of helicopter radios.
Note: Please consult the instruction for your Gyro for setting the overall travel
and limits to ensure proper operation and travel of Tail Pitch Slider.
Servos
Any sport servo will offer acceptable performance. However, because servos
operate all critical functions of the helicopter, they can be the single most
important component that contributes to proper function of the helicopter. Due to
the nature of EMS collective, we suggest the use of digital servos to enhance
and ensure matched servo timing without servo interaction
:
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Locktite Warning (CRITICAL):
This is a general warning about the use of Locktite and its
importance. Locktite must be used anywhere that a metal
fastener i.e. (M2, M3, M4 Cap Head Bolts, Set Screws etc.) is
threaded into a metal part i.e. (Bearing Blocks, Cross-members,
etc.). Failure to use Locktite can result in loosening of critical
operating components, loss of control of the model, and can
lead to a crash.
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PART LIST
• In your kit, parts are bagged according to each major assembly and are labeled “Bag
1, Bag 2, etc.” You will note that the heading for each assembly indicates which bag
correlates with each assembly.
• For a good installation, only open up the bag that you need for particular assembly.
• Please check the parts in that bag against the parts list shown for each assembly as
well as each subassembly to make sure there are no missing parts.
• Small parts such as nuts and bolts can be put into containers or trays to prevent
losing parts.
• Part No. with ***** means that part is not included in the kit.
• The colors of drawings in this manual may look different from the parts you have in
the kit.
No. Bag No. Description Quantity Check
1 Bag 1 Hardware 1
2 Bag 2 Linkage 1
3 Bag 3 Frames 1
4 Bag 4 Control System 1
5 Bag 5 Main Gear & Shaft 1
6 Bag 6 Tail Transmission 1
7 Bag 7 Head 1
8 Bag 8 Tail Pulley Gear & Pitch Slider 1
9 Bag 9 Tail Rotor 1
10 Bag 10 Tail Plates & Pitch Lever 1
11 Bag 11 Fins, Mount, & Push Rod Guide 1
12 Bag 12 Landing Gear 1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
13
Loose in Box
Canopy
Carbon Push Rod
Tail Gear Belt
Tail Boom
Flybar
Decal Sheet
Instruction CD
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ASSEMBLY
SECTION 1: FRAMES
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1-1 TAIL TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY Bag 6
No Part No. Description Qty
1 QD151B Counter Gear 1
2 QD151D Counter Gear Shaft 1
3 QD151C M2x10 Counter Gear Lock Pin 1
4 QPM4CLIP M4 E-clip 1
5 QD153 Counter Gear Bearing Block 2
6 QD164B Pulley Gear Plate 1
7 QD164C M2x8 Pulley Gear Block Pin 1
8 QD164 Pulley Gear 1
9 ***** JP Weld glue 1
-Install Counter Gear to Counter Gear Shaft using Counter
Gear Lock Pin (No. 3) and Washer to secure it. Apply JP
Weld glue around the pin.
-Put Counter Gear Bearing Block (Upper one ) in with the
Flange facing up
-Install Counter Gear Bearing Block (Lower one) with the
Flange facing up
-Install Pulley Gear Plate (No. 6)
-Insert Pulley Gear Lock Pin (No. 7). Apply JP Weld glue
around the pin.
-Install Pulley Gear and retain with M4 E-clip
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1-2 MOTOR MOUNT ASSEMBLY
No. Part No. Description Qty
1
2 QDE802 Motor Mount (from Bag 3) 1
3 ***** Pinion Gear 1
4 ***** M3x5 Set Screw 1
5 HHI3M12C M3x12 Cap Head Bolt (from Bag1) 4
*****
*****Part No. with ***** means that part is not included in the kit.
Note: All the hardware such as Cap Head Bolts, Lock Nuts, etc. is in Bag 1. Whenever
you see them on the list, find them in Bag 1. It is very important to use a Dial Indicator to
check the run out of the Pinion Gear shaft. Most of the vibration problems come from this.
The run out should be no more than 0.002 inch (0.06 mm.)
Motor 1
Note: Axi motor is shown. If you have Quickpower Outrunner 2826/10, you need only
two M3x12 Cap Head Bolts (item # 5) to mount the motor. Use two holes on the motor
mount that should be diagonal.
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1-3 MAIN GEAR ASSEMBLY Bag 5
No. Part No. Description Qty
1 QD155 Main Gear 1
2 QD158* Main Gear Hub 1
3 HHI3M6C M3x 6 Cap Head Bolt 4
*Sport version: QD154
Pro Version shown
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1-4 RIGHT AILERON, PITCH, AND RUDDER SERVOS ASSEMBLY
No. Part No. Description Qty
1 QFE801C* Frame (from Bag 3) 1
2 ***** Servo 3
3 HHI2.5M14 M2.5x14 Cap Head Bolt 12
4 HHI2.5MLN M2.5 Locknut 12
*Sport version: QFE801
Note: If the servos come with anti-vibrating rubber, insert them on the servos first. We
recommend using the servo fixing plates to protect and get the best performance from
the servos. Please see “Hardware & Optional Accessories” for more details.
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1-5 LEFT AILERON SERVO ASSEMBLY
No. Part No. Description Qty
1 QFE801C* Frame (from Bag 3) 1
2 ***** Servo 3
3 HHI2.5M14 M2.5x14 Cap Head Bolt 4
4 HHI2.5MLN M2.5 Locknut 4
*Sport version: QFE801
Note: If the servos come with anti-vibrating rubber, insert them on the servos first. We
recommend using the servo fixing plates to protect and get the best performance from
the servos. Please see “Hardware & Optional Accessories” for more details.
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1-6 LEFT SIDE ASSEMBLY
No. Part No. Description Qty No. Part No. Description Qty
QF158 Anti-rotation Guide (Bag 3) 1 14 QFE806 Landing Gear Support (Bag 12) 2
1
2 HHI3M14C M3x14 Cap Head Bolt 4 15 QT161 Boom Holder Half (Bag 3) 2
3 QT305 M3x6x5 Spacer (Bag 3) 4 16 HHI3M35C M3x35 Cap Head Bolt 10
4 QFE805 Motor Frame Doublers (Bag 3) 2 17 HHI3M06C M3x6 Cap Head Bolt 1
5 HHI3MLN M3 Locknut 3 18 HHI3M07FW M3x7 Flat Washer 7
6 1-3 Main Gear Assembly 1 19 QD158A* Main Shaft (Bag 5) 1
7 QF110 M3x6x24 Cross Member 8 20 QD157 Upper Main Shaft Collar (Bag 5) 1
8 HHI3M08C M3x8 Cap Head Bolt 18 21 HHI3M05SS M3x5 Set Screw 4
9 1-5 Frame Assembly from step 1-5 1 22 HHI3M18C M3x18 Cap Head Bolt 1
10 1-1 Tail Transmission Assembly 1 23 QD158C** Lower Main Shaft Collar (Bag 5) 1
11 1-2 Motor Mount Assembly 1 24 QD158B** Main Shaft Sleeve (Bag 5) 1
12 QD183 Main Shaft Bearing Block (Bag 5) 2 25 QFE810 M3x6x24 Half Round Cross Member 2
13 QFE184C* Receiver Plate (Bag 3) 1 26 HHI3M06F M3x6 Flat Head Bolt 2
*Sport version: QFE184, QD156
** Sport version does not have this part
• Two holes on the Receiver Plat may be counter sunk for nicer finish.
• The Flanges of Main Shaft Bearing Blocks face each other.
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• Slide the Main Gear Assembly in, insert the Main Shaft through the Main Shaft Bearing
Blocks. Then secure the Gear with one M3x18 Cap Head Bolt and one M3 Locknut. For
Pro version, put the Lower Main Shaft Collar first before securing it.
• Put the Upper Main Shaft Collar on, and then secure it with four M3x5 Set Screws.
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• Repeat this doubler installation step for the Right Side.
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1-7 FRAME INSTALLATION
No. Part No. Description Qty
1 1-6 Left Side Assembly 1
2 1-4 Right Side Assembly 1
3 HHI3M06C M3x6 Cap Head Bolt 1
4 HHI3M08C M3x8 Cap Head Bolt 18
5 HHI3MLN M3 Locknut 10
6 HHI3M07FW M3x7 Flat Washer 7
Attach the Left Side Assembly and
the Right Side Assembly together;
secure them with Cap Head Bolts
and Locknuts. Don’t tighten four nuts
at Tail Boom Holder Halves to tight
since you are going to install the Tail
later.
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1-8 LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION Bag 12
No. Part No. Description Qty No. Part No. Description Qty
1 HHI4007B
2
HHI4007C
3 HHI4007D Landing Gear End Cap 4 7 HHI03MLN M3 Locknut 4
4 HHI2.5M6STS M2.5x6 Self Tapping Screws 4
• Drill 4 holes in the Landing Gear Struts with a 3mm drill bit with a spacing of 70mm
• Install the Landing Gear Skids into the Struts.
• Apply CA Glue into the Landing Gear End Cap then insert them into the Skids.
• Drill four 2.5mm holes into the little rounds on the ends of the Struts then secure
them with the four M2.5x6 Phillip Screws.
Landing Gear Strut 2 5 ***** CA Glue 1
Landing Gear Skid 2 6 HHI3M12C M3x12 Cap Head Bolt 4
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• Install the Main Frames onto the Landing Gear Assembly and secure them with
four M3x12 Cap Head Bolts.
Note: It is recommended to use “Landing Gear Dampener” to reduce vibration. See
“Other Hardware & Optional Accessories” to make order. Landing Gear Dampener is
installed between the Landing Gear and the Landing Supports.
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SECTION 2: TAIL ASSEMBLY
2-1 TAIL PULLEY GEAR SUBASSEMBLY Bag 8
No. Part No. Description Qty
1 QT157
2 HHI3M05SS M3x5 Set Screw 1
3 QT163A Tail Pulley Gear 1
4 QT163B Tail Gear Side Plate 1
Tail Output Shaft 1
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2-2 TAIL ROTOR SUBASSEMBLY Bag 8, 10
No. Part No. Description Qty No. Part No. Description Qty
QT103 Tail Case Side Plate 2 10 QP150B M2.3 Medium Ball Link(Bag 2) 2
1
2 QT151A Tail Pitch Lever Mount 1 11
3 BRG05114R 5X11X4 Bearing 2 12 QD351 Tail Pitch Control Lever* 1
4 HHI2M06P M2x6 Phillip Screw 2 13 HHI3M5X1 M3x5x1 Spacer 4
5 QT154 Tail Boom (in Box) 1 14 HHI3M16C M3x16 Cap Head Bolt 1
6 QT155 Timing Belt (in Box) 1 15 HHI03MLN M3 Locknut 1
7 HHI3M6C M3x6 Cap Head Bolt 6 16 2-1 Tail Pulley Gear Subassy. 1
8 QT159 Tail Case Cross Member 1 17 HHI2.5M06C M2.5x6 Cap Head Bolt 1
9
HHI3M4PS
M3x4Pivot Ball Stud* 2 18 HHI3M7FW M3x7 Flat Washer 1
QT350
First, to prevent the Boom End from
rotating, drill a 2.5mm hole in the side of
the Boom End, then secure with an M2.5x6
Cap Head Bolt.
Tail Pitch Slider 1
Install the Bearings into the Tail Case Side
Plates. The flange should be inside.
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Note: Put three M3x5x1 Spacers between the Right Tail Case Side Plate and the Boom
End and Tail Cross Member. If your Tail Cross Member is long enough (16mm), you do
need the spacer for it. Normally you just need one M3x5x1 Spacer between the Tail Pitch
Control Lever and Tail Pitch Lever Mount but you may need two of them in some cases (if
you do not have enough clearance for the lever.)
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2-3 TAIL ROTOR INSTALLATION Bag 9, 11
No. Part No. Description Qty No. Part No. Description Qty
1 QUIP100 Dual Bearing Tail Rotor 1
2 HHI3M20C M3x20 Cap Head Bolt 2
3 QEP1080 Tail Blade 2
4
QT365B Tail Blade Spacer 4 13
5 HHI2M08P M2x8 Phillip Screw 2
6 QP124 Shim Ball 2
7 HHI3M12C M3x12 Cap Head Bolt 2
8 HHI3M05SS M3x5 Set Screw 1 18
QT360A Vertical Fin Mount A 1
9
QT360B Vertical Fin Mount B 1
10
2-2 Tail Rotor Subassembly 1
11
HHI174H Horizontal Fin* 1
12
HHI174V Vertical Fin* 1
HHI03MLN M3 Locknut 4
14
QT160 Horizontal Fin Mount 1
15
HHI3M30C M3x30 Cap Head Bolt 2
16
***** Electric Tape 1
*Carbon Fin Set is also available for option.
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After installing all the
parts as shown above,
slide this subassembly
on the output shaft then
secure it with one M3x5
Set Screw. Now put the
Ball Links on the Shim
Balls.
Put the electric tape around the boom couple rounds before you install the fins.
Sometimes for the Vertical Fin Set, you may have one piece of Vertical Fin Mount and
one Vertical Fin molded with other mount. It works same as the other but the way you
install is a little bit different (see figure b). The Cap Head Bolt for this version should be
M3x12; the Locknuts are not needed.
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2-4 INSTALLATION OF THE TAIL & FRAME
Note for installing the timing belt: Turn the Tail assembly so that the Tail Output Shaft
pointing upward put the belt onto the Transmission, then twist the Tail Assembly 90
the right. Make sure the belt not too tight or loose. Tighten four locknuts.
o
to
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SECTION 3: CONTROL SYSTEM
3-1 SWASHPLATE ASSEMBLY Bag 4
No. Part No. Description Qty
1 QCE151
2
HHI3M4PS
3
HHI3M7PS
4
HHI3M7FW M3x7 Flat Washer
5
HHI2M04B M2X4 Phillip
6
QC107 Anti-rotation Pin
Swashplate 1
M3x4Pivot Ball Stud 2
M3x7Pivot Ball Stud 5
4
7
Screws
1
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3-2 WASHOUT ASSEMBLY Bag 4
No. Part No. Description Qty No. Part No. Description Qty
1 QC104
2
QC105A
3
QC358
4
QC606
Washout Base 1 5
Washout Arm 2 6
Washout Link 2 7 HHI3M10C M3x10 Cap Head Bolt 2
Washout Link Pin 2 8 HHI3M5X1 M3X5X1 Spacer 2
HHI3M05SS M3x5 Set Screw
HHI3M7PS
M3x7Pivot Ball Stud 2
2
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3-3 CONTROL SYSTEM INSTALLATION BAG 4
No. Part No. Description Qty
1 3-1
2
3-2
3
3-3
4
QC150A
5
QC150B
6
HHI3M05SS M3x5 Set Screw
Swashplate Assembly 1
Washout Assembly 1
Helicopter (up to step 3) 1
Washout Anti-rotation Base 1
Washout Anti-Rot Guide Pin 1
1
Note: Do not tighten the Set Screw too tight; wait until you put the Head on. The gap
between the Head and the Washout Anti-rotation Base will be about 2 mm and the Pin
will be almost line up with one of the two little gaps of the Head (see Step 4-3).
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SECTION 4: ROTOR HEAD
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4-1 MAIN
ROTOR HUB ASSEMBLY Bag 7
No. Part No. Description Qty No. Part No. Description Qty
1 QH156A*
2
QH102
3 QHL151 Center Hub 1 12 BRG05104T*** 5x10x4 Thrust Bearing 2
4
QH152 Hiller Arm
5 QH150 Head Spindle 1
6 QH354 Dampener O-Ring 2
7 HHI3M7PS M3x7 Pivot Ball Stud 2
8
HHI3M08C
9 QF567 M3X5X3 Spacer 2
*Sport version: QH156B.
**Sport version: Pitch Arms is built in the Main Blade Grips so there are no M3x10 Cap Head Bolts.
***Sport version does not have these parts.
****Sport version: BRG05114R (5x11x4 Regular Bearing.)
Note: Remember to apply grease for bearings. Thrust Bearing has 3 parts: two races
and bearing. The bigger race should be toward the Center Hub. The smaller race should
be toward the blade. Parts may look differently from the ones you have in the kit.
Main Blade Grip* 2 10 QHL153 Head Spindle Spacer 2
Pitch Arm** 2 11 QH159*** Thrust Bearing Spacer 2
2 13 HHI3M06CF M3x6 Flange Cap Head Bolt 2
14
BRG05134R**** 5x13x4 Regular Bearing 4
M3x08 Cap Head Bolt** 4
15
HHI3M12C
16
QF312*** 5x7x2 Spacer 2
17
QH170 M9x13x1.45 Thrust Bearing 2
18
HHI2M04P M2x4 Phillips Screw 4
M3x12 Cap Head Bolt 2
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4-2 FLYBAR & SEESAW ASSEMBLY Bag 7
No. Part No. Description Qty No. Part No. Description Qty
1 QH157
2
QH158
3
HHI3M8C
4
HHI3M7PS
5
QH162
6 QH144 Fly-Bar Control Arm A 2 13
7 QH145 Fly-Bar Control Arm B 2 14
Seesaw 1 8 QUISP14 3mm Standard Flybar (in Box) 1
Seesaw Collar 2 9
M3x8 Cap Head Bolt 4 10
M3x7 Pivot Ball Stud 2 11
Flybar Spacer 2 12
HHI4M04SS M4x4 Set Screw
QH649 3mm Fly-Bar Paddle (Bag 3)
HHIR23010 2.3x10 Linkage Rod (Bag 2)
4-1
HHI3FW
HHI2020
Main Rotor Hub Assembly 1
M3 Flat Washer 2
Short Ball End (Bag 2) 4
Screw two Short Ball Ends until they hit each other.
2
2
2
Warning: To prevent the Flybar Paddle from falling off the Flybar, make sure to apply
Epoxy Glue/JP Weld to the thread on Flybar before installing the Flybar Paddle.
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4-3 ROTOR HEAD INSTALLATION
No. Part No. Description Qty
1 4-2
2 3-3
3
HHI3M20C
4 HHI03MLN M3 Locknut 1
Install the Head Assembly into the Main Shaft, and then secure it by one M3x20 Cap
Head Bolt and one M3 Locknut.
Fly-Bar Seesaw Assembly 1
Helicopter (up to step 3) 1
M3x20 Cap Head Bolt 1
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SECTION 5: LINKAGES
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5-1 RUDDER PUSH ROD INSTALLATION Bag 11
No. Part No. Description Qty
1
2 HHI4070E Rudder Push Rod End 2
3
4 HHI2900L Rudder Pushrod Guide 2
5 HHI2900I Rudder Pushrod Guide Insert 2
6 QP124 Shim Ball 1
7 HHI2M08P M2x8 Phillip Screw 1
8 ***** Servo Arm 1
9 ***** M3 Servo Phillip Screw 1
10
11
HHI4070 Rudder Push Rod (in Box) 1
*****
HHI2022
*****
Electric Tape 1
2.3 Long Ball End 2
CA Glue 1
.The length of the Rudder Rod
measured from center to center
should be around 550 mm.
.Put electric tape around the Boom
before installing the Rudder Push
Guide in, so you can remove them
later.
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5-2 LINKAGE ASSEMBLY Bag 2
No. Part No. Description Qty
1 HHI2022
2
HHI2021
3
HHIR23020
4
HHIR23025
5
HHIR23035
6
HHIR23050
2.3 Long Ball End 6
2.3 Medium Ball End 8
2.3x20mm Rod 2
2.3x25mm Rod 1
2.3x35mm Rod 1
2.3x50mm Rod 3
Coding the Rod Assembly:
All the Linkage should be assembled with dimensions measured center to center and
coded as followings:
No. Code Rod Description
1
2
3
4
5
A
B
C
D
E
2.3x20mm Rod
2.3x25mm Rod
2.3x35mm Rod
2.3x50mm Rod
2.3x50mm Rod
Link Ball End used Center to Center
Medium 38 mm
Medium 46 mm
Medium 50.5 mm
Long 73 mm
Long 83 mm
Qty
2
1
1
1
2
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5-3 LINKAGE INSTALLATION
No. Part No. Description Qty
1
A
2
B
3
C
4
D
5
E
6
5-3
7
*****
8 QP124 Shim Ball 3
9 HHI2M08P M2x8 Phillip Screw 3
10 ***** Servo Phillip Screw 3
2.3x20mm Rod Assembly 2
2.3x25mm Rod Assembly 1
2.3x35mm Rod Assembly 1
2.3x50mm Rod Assembly 1
2.3x50mm Rod Assembly 2
Helicopter (up to step 5) 1
Servo Arm 3
Install Shim Balls
into the Servo Arms
using M2x8 Phillip
Screws. Then install
the Servo Arms into
the Servos using the
Servo Phillip Screws
come with the
Servos.
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SECTION 6: SETTINGS
6-1 MAIN BLADE INSTALLATION
No. Part No. Description Qty
1
2
3
4
5 HHI03MLN M3 Locknut 2
6-2
*****
*****
HHI3M22
Helicopter (up to step 6) 1
Main Blade 2
Main Blade Washer 4
M3x22 Cap Head Bolt 2
6-2 SETTING UP RADIO
No. Part No. Description Qty
1
2
3
4
5 ***** Speed Controller 1
6 ***** Battery for Receiver 1
7 ***** Main Battery ***
8 ***** Battery Connector 1
7-1
*****
*****
*****
Before setting up the radio, you have to install the receiver, gyro, speed controller, and
batteries for your helicopter. See your radio, receiver, speed controller, and gyro
manuals for how to hook up.
Instead of giving you the exact length of each linkage rod we will explain to you what you
are trying to achieve. This is the same for all Quick helicopters. Another thing worth
Helicopter (up to step 7-1) 1
Radio 1
Receiver 1
Gyro 1
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mentioning is that all controls on our helicopters are leading edge controlled. We have
three such controls on our helicopter and they are Main blades, Tail blade and flybar
control arms. For example the main blade pitch arms should be mounted so they are in
front of the blades in the direction of travel, clockwise if you look at the helicopter from
above, see picture 4.
Your radio manual will be needed during this set up.
First, set your radio so that all travel values are at 100%. If you have a radio with Swash
Mixing set, ser those values to 50% (Aileron, Elevator, and Pitch.) Then use servo
reversing so that all servos are moving in the right direction. If Pitch operates reversed,
change the value in the Swash Mixing from + to -.
Step 1:First set your radio up so that all servos are moving in the right direction and
adjust all travel values to 100%. If you have a radio with Swash mixing values set those
to 50% (Pitch, Aileron and Elevator).
Now center both radio sticks (including “throttle”) and center all trim and sub-trim values.
When this is done turn your receiver pack on. Now mount the servo arms at a 90
towards the linkage rod. In our non push pull helis this will be horizontal. Use the
mounting position on the servo arm that will be closest to 90
o
, not all servos will line up
o
angle
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100% correct. If they are visible off from the 90o position the use the sub-trim function in
your radio for fine tuning, do not use regular trim for this, see picture 1.
Now you have a good start and the rest of the setup will become easier.
Step 2:Connecting the Swashplate at the right distance. This is done by moving your
Pitch (throttle) stick all the way down, see picture 2. When the servos are in this position
adjust the length of the linkage rods so the Swashplate is located towards the bottom,
but still leaves enough room for left/right (aileron) and front/back (elevator) travel. During
such travel, portions of the Swashplate will move below the Swashplate position
archived during Pitch full down radio stick position. So make sure you leave enough
room for this extra travel, see picture 2 for recommended height. Also make sure that all
3 linkage rods between the servo arms and the Swashplate are the same, so the
Swashplate is level. It should not tilt in any direction; unless your right radio stick is
moved. If it lilts, and all linage rods are the same length, then go back to step one and
make sure your three servo arms have the same neutral position (horizontal on non
push pull helis).
Picture 1, Swash center Picture 2, Swash Down
Step 3:Connecting the Washout assembly. Connect the fixed length plastic “A” arms to
the Swashplate, connect to the two longer pivot studs, if all four are the same length
then any two will do. The next step is to adjust the length of the linkage rod between the
Washout Arm and the Flybar connection point. Turn your radio and receiver back on and
center both sticks. Now adjust the length of the flybar linkage so the washout arms are
level (horizontal), see picture 1. Also make sure your flybar arms and flybar-paddles are
level (horizontal), when adjusting the linkage. After the length is adjusted make sure that
you have free travel in all directions and stick positions. When the Pitch stick is all the
way up it should look like picture 3. As you can see there is still plenty of room for aileron
and elevator travel. Now adjust the Washout Anti-rotation pin height so the pin is still in
the guide slot of the washout base during all travel positions. For the Left/Right Washout
Anti-rotation position, line the attachment point of the plastic washout “A” arm on the
Swashplate up with flybar linkage connection point. The imaginary line between these
points should be vertical.
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Now you are almost done, only one set of links left, and the length of those links will be
depending on your desired setup whether it's Aerobatic or normal flying. Please refer to
the Pith travel setup table for this final link length.
Picture 3, Swash Up
Picture 4, Head
Picture 5, Tail Center Picture 6, Tail Positive Thrust
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Picture 7, Tail Negative Thrust Picture 8, Tail
Pitch Travel Setup
Collective Position Normal Flying Aerobatic
Up (100%) +10o +10o
Center (50%) +5
Down (0%) -3o -10
o
+0o
o
Throttle Curve Setup
Electric
Flying
Collective Position
Normal
Flying
Fuel
Aerobatic
(non governor mode)
Normal
Up (100%) 100% 100% 85% 85%
Center (50%) 70% 60% 75% 75%
Down (0%) 10% 100% 0% 85%
Aerobatic
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First adjust the servo arm position like you did with the swash, make sure your trim and
sub-trim values are centered. Attach the servo arm so it's 90
(vertical). Now adjust your two plastic ball ends, for the push rod, so they are screwed on
about half way onto the threaded pushrod guide end piece. This will allow you have
maximum amount of adjustment available in both directions. Use the outer holes on the
tail blade grips for the ball link attachments. When this is done cut the carbon pushrod to
a length that will achieve about 3
o
of positive pith on your tail blades, when the servo is
in its neutral (vertical) position. Then glue the two end pieces on to the pushrod with CA
glue, don't forget to insert the pushrod guides first.
o
to the tail pushrod
When this is done you should have 3
o
of positive tail blade pitch. The tail should spin
counter clockwise looking at the right side of the helicopter with the nose to your right
and tail to your left. See pictures 5-8.
Note: Please consult the instruction for your Gyro for setting the overall travel and limits
to ensure proper operation and travel of Tail Pitch Slider.
The throttle cure will be affected by several conditions; some of them are, motor choice,
blades choice, elevation, temperature, helicopter weight and type of helicopter. So in
order to explain this I will explain what you are looking for. Your goal is to achieve a
constant head speed once the helicopter is airborne. If you ad pitch (climb) you need to
ad power (throttle) to compensate for the added resistance a higher blade pitch creates.
If during climb your head speed drops, then you need to add throttle to that particular
stick position, and reversed if you have an increase in rpm. If during max climb out you
experience an increase in head speed then you need to give the blades a higher pitch,
do not try to adjust the max climb rpm by reducing throttle. There are other ways of
achieving this by using cyclic mixing, however we will stay away from this for now.
Follow the pitch guidelines in the table above, and if you need more pitch at max power
because the rpm is increasing, then add pitch. 10
most setups, but a powerful motor or a light helicopter might need more. For rpm
adjustment during anything other than full stick deflection you should use the throttle.
o
is just a guideline and will work in
A short recap, adjust throttle to adjust rpm during anything other than full collective. At
full collective adjust the pitch. See the Throttle table for general setup.
These are guidelines and will get you going but might not be 100% accurate in regards
to all helicopters. Especially the throttle curve table should be considered as initial
guidelines. As mentioned before it's greatly affected by your equipment. As you become
more familiar and proficient with your helicopter you can change the pitch and throttle
curves to your flying style.
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6-3 MOUNTING CANOPY
No. Part No. Description Qty
1
7-2
2
HHI8010
3
QF332
4 HHI2802 Canopy Grommet 2
5
HHI3M8C
6
HHI3M12C
Helicopter (up to step 7-2) 1
Canopy (in box) 1
Canopy Stand-off 2
M3x8 Cap Head Bolt 2
M3x12 Cap Head Bolt 2
• Install the 2 Canopy Standoff using 2 M3x8 Cap
Head Bolts.
• Put the Canopy on the helicopter, mark the right
positions for 2 holes, and then drill two 5.5mm
holes.
• Install the Canopy Grommets on the Canopy.
• Secure the Canopy by 2 M3x12 Cap Head Bolts.
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FRE-FLIGHT CHECKS
• The rotor flybar and shaft must be straight.
• The flybar and control paddles must tilt in the proper direction and operates smoothly
throughout the whole range.
• Check the swashplate to make sure it move smoothly and clean.
• When control input are given to tilt the swashplate, make sure no control arms or
pushrods are binding.
• Check the two control paddles for level, parallel, and proper direction.
• Make sure the batteries are fully charged.
• Make sure the radio and receiver are on and all controls operate properly before
flight.
• There should be no interference of radio signal in your flying zone. Range check the
radio.
Always grab onto the helicopter main rotor head when turning on the helicopter.
WARNINGS
• Do not operate helicopters in rainy, windy, or snowy condition.
•
Operate helicopter in a safe zone away from crowds, traffic, or distractions.
•
Use the proper batteries to prevent damage to the motor and equipment.
•
Make sure all the batteries are fully and properly charged.
Make sure all the controls operate properly before flight.
•
•
The main and tail rotors blades operate at very high speed (rpm); therefore,
make sure nothing can come into contact with them while they are spinning.
•
Perform a range check on the radio before flying.
•
Make sure the transmitter and receiver are turned on before plugging in the main
power battery/batteries.
•
Keep a safe distance when operating a helicopter.
•
Do not fly for a long period of time. Take some rests during flights.
•
Motors are often very hot after operation. So be careful when handling or
touching them immediately after flying.
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ADJUSTMENTS
Tracking Adjustment: The tips of the main rotor blades should follow the same
path when they rotate. We call the main rotor blades are in track.
(a) Rev up the motor until the helicopter becomes light on its landing gear.
Raise throttle
gently and
gradually
(b) If the main rotor blades are in track , it’s good.
(c) If the blades are out of track, then adjust one of the pushrods that connect to the
main rotor blade pitch arm.
Out of track
Repeat steps (a) to (c) until the blades are in track.
Trimming: Most of new built helicopters are unstable. But if you trim your helicopter
properly, you will stop it from drifting away or yawing by itself quickly. Followings are
instructions for trimming your helicopter.
(a) If the helicopter nose starts to
compensate. If using a Heading Hold Gyro, do not adjust the trim lever on the radio.
yaw left or right, adjust the tail rotor push rod to
(b) If the helicopter rolls to left or right, then:
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•
Rolls to the left, move the
button to R
• Rolls to the right, move the
button to L
L R
(c) If the helicopter nose goes down or up, then:
• Goes up, move the stick
to U
• Goes down, move the
stick to D
U
D
HOW TO HOVER
Basic maneuver for a pilot is learning how to hover a helicopter. When the helicopter is
floating in a stationary position in the air, we call that hovering. Use the following
procedure to practice your hovering:
(a) Make sure everything is clear in the flying zone. Stand at least 30 feet (10 meters)
behind the helicopter.
(b) Check the main rotor fore/aft and left/right cyclic to make sure the main rotor is
following to your cyclic command before taking off. Make sure the helicopter nose
will swing in your desired directions by moving the tail rotor control stick.
(c) Now, increase the throttle/collective gently to lift the helicopter landing gear off the
ground to no more than 4 inches (10 cm). At the beginning, it is very difficult for the
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pilot to keep the helicopter from moving. It will also be difficult to know if the
helicopter is in trim or not for a beginner. Keep going on the practice close to ground
you will develop your skills.
(d) Keep practicing lifting your helicopter no more than 8 inches (20cm) from the ground
until you feel comfortable with control commands. Once you can keep it at one place,
then it is time to slowly increase the height a few inches in each fight. Soon, you will
be able to hover the helicopter confidently at a few feet high. Beginners should
always practice hovering close to ground since in an emergency situation; you can
drop the throttle and collective quickly without making any big damage.
4 ~ 8 inches
(e) Stand behind the helicopter so you can watch the nose of the helicopter. A left tail
rotor command will yaw the helicopter nose to the left, and a right command will yaw
to the right. Also, a left cyclic command will cause the helicopter to translate left.,
Start practice hovering while standing to either side of the model after you can
comfortably hover the helicopter at 3 feet (1m) high without drifting. Finally, you need
to learn hovering the model from any positions. When you can confidently hover a
helicopter at any altitude and at any position, you have mastered most of the
fundamental control movements of a helicopter.
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HOW TO FLY FORWARD
Once you have mastered hovering fight:
(a) Let’s begin the exercise of changing positions by practice moving the helicopter to
the left or right slowly from 60 inches (1.5 m) above the ground.
Hovering at 60 inches
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(b) Once you have been comfortable with all the movements and controls in the
previous step, start using some tail rotor control to make the helicopter point slightly
to the left or right as you fly it to the left or right. Keep practicing the figure-eight path
as shown below, you will master all basic control movements of a helicopter.
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AFTER FLIGHT CHECKS
After each flight, the helicopter should be thoroughly inspected:
(a) Unplug the batteries.
(b) Check every bolt, nut, and screw to make sure none has loosened due to vibration.
(c) Check every rotating and movable part like head rotor, swashplate, tail rotor…to
ensure they still move smoothly and properly.
(d) Check all movable parts, such as gears, ball links, belt, etc. for unusual wear.
(e) Clean up the helicopter then lubricate every moving part with oil to ensure a smooth
operation in the future.
(f) Keep the helicopter in a cool and dry place. Avoid storage under direct sun light or
near heat.
(g) Please replace any damaged parts if they are discovered during maintenance.
WHAT IF THE HELICOPTER CRASHED
Turn off everything and check the helicopter immediately. If any item is damaged,
replace the damaged parts to ensure safe operation. Do not try to glue any broken or
damaged plastic or carbon parts specially broken rotor blades. The followings are parts
that should be inspected right away:
• Main and tail rotor blades.
• Flybar, main shaft, head spindle, and tail output shaft.
• All the gears.
• Tail boom and supports for cracks.
• Vertical and horizontal fins.
• Frames.
• All pushrods.
• Servos, motor, and batteries.
SPECIFICATION
Blades 17-19 inches (440-475 mm)
Length 35 inches (889 mm)
Height 13.75 inches (349 mm)
Full Equipped Weight 4.90 lbs (2.22 kg)
Batteries Lithium Polymer 6S-1P (long cell)
Motor Axi 2826/6 OEM KV-2000
Frame Thickness 1.5-1.65 mm
Spindle 5mm
Main Shaft 8mm
Canopy Fiberglass
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