Instruction Manual

Quick Start Guide

Specifications

Hull Width 135 mm (5.3”)

Hull Length 650 mm (25.6”)
Mast Height 950 mm (37.4”)
Total Height 1365 mm (53.75”)
Weight 1.35 kg (47.62 oz.)
Servos Sail winch servo and rudder servo
Batteries 8 AA (included)

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 Introduction

Whether you’re an experienced RC skipper or new to the hobby, the Helion Aura 650 is the
sailboat for you. The Aura 650’s hull is made from durable blow-molded ABS for added
strength and has an attractive pre-applied trim on both the hull and sail that lets it stand out on
the water like a full-size sailboat. It also comes pre-assembled and partially pre-rigged to help
make it easy to get on the water. Plus, the Aura is the ideal size for sailing on nearly any body
of water and small enough to transport back and forth in either the back seat or trunk of your
car.
The Aura 650 is a RTR boat, so everything you need to get started is included in the box -
including a 2.4GHz radio system, a 17 gram “drum style” sail winch servo, and rip-stop nylon
sails that provide durability and great performance. Even the 8 AA batteries (4 for the transmit-
ter and 4 to power the servos) that you need to operate the boat are included so you won’t
have long to wait before you’re tacking your new Aura 650 across a local pond or lake!

AGE RECOMMENDATION: NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS, THIS IS NOT A TOY

Safety Precautions and Warnings

As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating in a manner that does not
endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others.
▪ Always keep a safe distance around your model to avoid collisions or injury. This model is
controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control. Inter-
ference can cause momentary loss of control.
▪ Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles, traffic and people.
▪ Always follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers,
rechargeable battery packs, etc.).
▪ Always avoid exposing the electronic parts of this model to water. Moisture causes damage to
electronics.
▪ Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.
▪ Always keep your model in sight and under control.
▪ Always use fully charged batteries.
▪ Always keep transmitter powered on while vehicle is powered.
▪ Always remove batteries before disassembly.
▪ Always keep moving parts clean.

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 Box Contents

2 4

1 4
3
5
4 4
7
6
8 9

10

11

12 16 1. Hull 12. HM5x25mm Screw

14 15
2. Transmitter 13. HM5x50mm Screw
19 3. Ballast 14. Luff Rings (3)
4. Display Base 15. PWA 2x10x8mm (2)
17 18
5. Keel 16. Clip (Rudder)
6. Short Mast 17. Rubber Gaskets (2)
20 25 7. Rudder 18. Dyneema Cord
13
8. Backstay Rigging 19. Forestay Fitting
21 9. Long Mast 20. Cord Holder
26 10. Jib Sail w/Boom 21. H2.0mm Allen Key
24 22 11. Main Sail w/Boom 22. H4.0mm Allen Key
23 23. Metal Backstay Crane
24. Rudder Arm
25. Clevises (pre-installed)
26. Bowsies (pre-installed)

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 Installation and Rigging
= Guide

1. Setup the display base as shown in picture. 2. Setup the keel, water-proof rubber piece and
Insert the tubes into the sockets, no gluing is ballast by HM 5x25mm screw, using a H 4.0mm
required. allen key.

3. Setup the keel, water-proof rubber piece into 4. Insert the rudder from hull bottom to deck
hull by HM 5x50mm screw, using a H 4.0mm through a rudder arm, connected with a clip,
allen key. make sure rudder is able to rotate freely. Then
insert push rod through the connector on rudder
arm, rudder in center position and tighten the
allen screw with a H 2.0mm allen key.

5. Install the cord holder to hull deck with two 6. Unroll main sail and install 1 Luff ring in each
PWA 2x10x8mm screws. of the three grommets. Slide the long mast through
the Luff rings.

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 7. Insert long mast through main boom and into 8. Connect long mast, forestay fitting part and
the hull. Ensure the mast screw engages the short mast together.
main boom slot.

9. Raise the sail and place the plastic swivel 10. Assembly should look like drawing above,
on top of the short mast. Insert the metal please note that the sail does not need to be
backstay crane through the swivel and into connected to the rear mounts of the swivel.
the mast.

210mm

120mm

45mm
SR3 SR2 SR1

Your Aura sailboat comes with the sails already attached to the main and jib boom, these drawings
are only a reference as to the approximate location of the silicone rings.
165mm

110mm

65mm

SR7 SR6 SR5 SR4

15mm

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 11. Locate the approx. 40” long length of 12. Unroll the jib sail and untape the clevis
rigging. Attach the clevis to the metal backstay from the top of the sail.
crane and the other end to the rear eyelet on
the hull. The end with the adjustment bowsie
should be closer to the hull.

13. Unroll the jib sail and untape the clevis 14. Unhook the eyelet from the deck hook and
from the top of the sail. Hook the clevis to attach it to the front silicone ring on the jib boom.
the forestay fitting keeping the eyelet Slide the bowsie to tighten the line in order to
pointing toward the bow of the boat. position the jib in front of the main mast.

SR5 SR4 SR1

SR2
SR3

15. Untape the line from the jib and thread 16. Untape the line from the main sail and thread
it through the 3 deck eyelets as shown in the it through the cord holder and 1 deck eyelet as
drawing above. Slip the loop at the end of the shown in the drawing above. Slip the loop at the
line onto the clevis that is pre-installed by the end of the line onto the same clevis as the
rear hatch and is attached to the winch servo. previous step.

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 17. Now that you have completed the basic assembly of your sailboat, some adjustment of the
rigging may be necessary. Please refer to the instructions below.

(1) Silicone ring 1 on the main boom can be adjusted to tighten the main sail. Leave a little
slack in the sail so that it can catch the wind. Generally, in strong wind conditions the
sail needs more slack and in gentle conditions it can be tighter.
(2) Silicone ring 2 is used to adjust the line length to keep the main boom in center position.
If it is too tight, move it toward SR3. If too loose, move it toward SR1.
(3) Normally SR3 will not need to be moved, it should stay in position over the cord holder.

SR6 90° - 100° 80° - 90°

SR7 SR5 SR4

18. Some adjustment of the Jib boom rigging may be necessary. Please refer to the instructions
below.

(1) Silicone ring 4 on the jib boom can be adjusted to tighten the jib sail. Leave a little
slack in the sail so that it can catch the wind. Generally, in strong wind conditions the
sail needs more slack and in gentle conditions it can be tighter.
(2) Silicone ring 5 is used to adjust the angle that the jib extends to when the sail winch is
all the way out. Make sure that the jib sail can travel a larger angle than the main sail.
Normally the jib sail travels about 90°-100° while the main sail travels 80°-90°. If the angle
is too small, move SR5 toward SR4. If the angle is too large, move SR5 toward SR6.

30mm - 35mm 5mm - 8mm

(3) If the jib rigging to the winch is too tight move SR6 toward SR5, if too loose move toward
SR7. The jib boom should be able to move about 30-35° when the main sail is fully hauled in
and the sail stick on the transmitter is in its lowest position.
(4) To adjust the distance between the jib boom and the main mast, move SR7. If too large a gap
move toward the counterweight, if too small a gap move toward SR6. There should be about
5mm-8mm gap between jib boom and mast.

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 19. The counterweight on the front of the jib boom is to adjust its balance. It should balance with
the CG (center of gravity) on SR7. Move the counterweight either in or out to make the boom
feel neutrally balanced and moves to either side equally easily.

20. Move bowsie on front

jib sail rigging to maintain a
slight bend in the mast. The
dotted line in the drawing to
the right is an exaggerated
example of the concept the
bow that you will create will
be less pronounced than the
drawing shows.

21. Move bowsie attached

to the jib sail grommet to
tighten or loosen the jib
sail sheet.

22. Move bowsie at rear

of jib sail to tighten or
loosen the jib sail leg.

23. Move bowsie on

foredeck to adjust the
distance between jib
boom and deck.

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 24. Move bowsie attached
to the main sail grommet to
tighten or loosen the main
sail sheet.

25. Move bowsie on main

sail backstay rigging to maintain
a slight bend in the mast. The
dotted line in the drawing to
the left is an exaggerated
example of the concept the
bow that you will create will
be less pronounced than the
drawing shows.

26. Loosen the screw on

the arm of the main boom
Loosen this screw to adjust the height of main
boom. This adjustment is
rarely needed.

Pair Transmitter and Receiver

Power - Channel ELEV

Rudder Stick - Channel AILE Pairing (or binding) is the process of programming the receiver
to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) code of a
Sail Stick - Channel THRO
single specific transmitter. When a receiver is bound to a
transmitter, the receiver will only respond to that specific transmitter.
Antenna
The yacht normally comes with the receiver paired to the transmitter.
If you need to repeat this pairing process for any reason, please
follow these steps:
1. With the transmitter switched ON
LED 2. Power on the receiver, then press the pairing button several
Bind Button
times within 5 seconds.
3. After the receiver LED stops flashing the pairing process is
complete.
4. You are now ready to sail.

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 Transmitter Functions
The yacht comes with a 2.4GHz 4-channels radio system. For sailing you will only need 2 channels.
1. The sail stick controls the angle of the main and jib sails in relation to the hull. When you
move the sail stick up, both sails will be allowed to expand forward to catch the wind.
Both sails can expand to the left or right depending on the direction of the wind.
2. The rudder stick controls the direction of the rudder, left or right.
3. Sail trim/Rudder trim allows adjustment of the neutral position of sail/rudder if needed.
4. Reverse function switches allow individual channels to be reversed. Because a sailing
yacht needs only 2 channels, the reverse switches for channels 3,4 and 5 are not used.

Power LED Dual Rate Switch

Sail Stick Rudder Stick

Sail Trim No Function

Rudder Trim
SERVO

No Function 1
D/R

Power Switch
REV ON
NOR
THRO AILE ELEV RUDD MIX
OFF
No Function

Sail Stick Reverse No Function

Rudder Stick Reverse No Function

Sail Stick Move Up

Sail Stick Move Up

Sail Stick Move Down

Sail Stick Move Down

Rudder Stick Move Right

Rudder Stick Move Left

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 How-to-sail Instruction
Sailing presents a more interesting set of challenges than power boating, it requires a constant reac-
tion to water movement and wind conditions. These reactions require adjustments of both rudder and
sails in order to find the best possible setting for speed and course. There is not substitute for actual
“on-the-water” experience. After a couple of outings you may want to read thorugh the manual again
as you get a better understanding of the art of sailing. While you are learning it is a good idea to gain
some experience with sailing terminology as this will make it easier to understand the concepts
required to master sailing. Study the chart below to understand how wind affects the sailboat and how
to set your sails and rudder to best attack the wind.

Wind Abeam
Quarter Lee Sails: Expand both at an Bearing Away
Sails: Expand both sails angle of 45° at port side Sails: Expand both sails
more angle Rudder: in center position keeping them not flapping
Rudder: Turn to the left Rudder: Turn to the left
Tack
Starboard Tack-Running Sails: Keep pulling
Sails: Expand both sails back both sails
at max. angle at both Rudder: Turn to the left
sides
Rudder: in center position Starboard Tack
Sails: Keep pulling back
both sails
Port Tack-Running Rudder: Keep turning
Sails: Expand both sails Tack to center position if the
at max. angle at both Sails: Keep pulling back sails stop flapping
sides both sails
Rudder: in center position Rudder: Turn to the right
Tack
Quarter Lee 45° Sails: Keep pulling back
Sails: Pull back both sails both sails
at starboard side Rudder: Turn to the left
Rudder: in center position

Luff Up Port Tack

Sails: Pull back both sails Sails: Keep pulling back
gradually both sails
Rudder: Turn to the left Rudder: Keep turning
to center position if the
sails stop flapping
Wind Abeam Luff Up
Sails: Expand both at a angle Sails: Pull back both sails gradually
of 45° at starboard side Rudder: Turn to the left
Rudder: in center position

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
1. Never sail your boat in running water such as streams or rivers, as it is easy to lose control.
2. Never swim after a stalled or stuck boat. Wait patiently for the wind to change or increase to free
the boat.
3. After running, remove the hatch allowing the interior of the boat to dry out completely. If you
fail to do this, it may result in corrosion of the electronic components.

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 Sailing Checklist
NOTE: This checklist is NOT intended to replace the content included in this instuction manual.
Although it can be used as a quick start buide, we strongly suggest reading through this manual
completely before proceeding.
1. Always turn transmitter on first.
2. Check that the sails, fittings and rigging are properly installed and adjusted.
3. Sail the boat in an appropriate body of water.
4. Switch the dual rates to 100%
5. After sailing, turn receiver power off.
6. Always turn transmitter off last.
7. Drain any water that may have entered the hull. There is a drain plug on the transom.
8. Allow interior of boat to dry prior to storage.

Troubleshooting Guide

Problem Possible Causes Solutions

Your transmitter and receiver Take transmitter 1 to 3 meters away from

are too close receiver

The system is not

You are around metal objects Try in an area with less metal objects near by
connected

The receiver is not paired to Repeat the pairing process

the transmitter

Low battery voltage Replace your batteries with new ones

The receiver not
responding to the Loose or damaged wires Check the wires and connection between the
transmitter between batteries and battery and receiver.
receiver Repair or replace wires and/or connectors

Rudder or rudder trim is not Repair or adjust rudder and rudder trim till the
Boat tends to turn
centered boat is running straight when rudder stick is in
one direction
neutral position

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 Aura Spare Parts

Firelands
Item Description
Item Number

HLNB0100 Aura 650 RTR sailboat

HLNB0101 Painted Hull - White: Aura 650
HLNB0102 Hatch Set: Aura 650
HLNB0103 Pre-Printed Full Sail: Aura 650
HLNB0104 Jib Spare Parts Set: Aura 650
HLNB0105 Main Sail Parts Set: Aura 650
HLNB0106 Electronic Mount Sets: Aura 650
HLNB0107 Dyneema Cord, 5M (2): Aura 650
HLNB0108 Metal Backstay Crane: Aura 650
HLNB0109 Rudder Arm Set: Aura 650
HLNB0110 Rudder & Circlip: Aura 650
HLNB0111 Bowsie (20): Aura 650
HLNB0112 Deck Eyelets & Screws (20): Aura 650
HLNB0113 Mast Full Set: Aura 650
HLNB0114 Clevis (20); Aura 650
HLNB0115 Luff Ring (10): Aura 650
HLNB0116 Silicone Ring (2): Aura 650
HLNB0117 Keel Full Set: Aura 650
HLNB0118 Ballast (Zinc): Aura 650
HLNB0119 Winch Servo Set: Aura 650
HLNB0120 Rudder Push Rod: Aura 650
HLNB0121 Silicon Lead Collar (2): Aura 650
HLNB0122 17g Waterproof Rudder Servo: Aura 650
HLNB0123 Rudder Pushrod Tube (2): Aura 650
HLNB0124 Water Drain Plug (2): Aura 650
HLNB0125 2.4GHz Transmitter: Aura 650
HLNB0126 2.4GHz Receiver: Aura 650

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