Hobbico FLWA4100, PILATUS PC6-L Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FLWA4100 - PILATUS PC6-L

78179

Fully licensed through the
Red Bull GmbH - Austria

Technical data :Pilatus PC6-L

Wingspan 2200 mm
Length 1740 mm
Take o weight 5500 g
Wing Area 86,6 dm²
Wing load 63,5 g/dm²
Motor set FW 5065/330

Please read the instruction manual carefully and take notice of the safety guidelines.

If the model is given to a third party, always include this instruction manual to the model.

The Flitework Gmbh assumes no liability in case of misprints. Technical amendments reserved.

Version 1.01

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

General informations ..........................................................2

Environment protection infos ........................................2

Introduction ............................................................................2

Safety precautions ...............................................................3

Recommended accessories ..............................................4

Recommended drive set ................................................4

RC Equipments ..................................................................4

Additional items required ................................................4

Hardware and accessories .............................................4

Covering accessories .......................................................4

Adhesives and building supplies ................................4

Optional supplies and tools ..........................................4

Spare parts for the Pilatus PC6-L ...................................5

Kit check ....................................................................................5

Content of delivery .............................................................6

Part List .................................................................................6

Assembling the main gear ................................................7

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Tail wheel assembly .............................................................7

Installing the 5065 engine................................................8

Elevator assembly.................................................................9

Installation of the rudder ............................................... 10

Installing the towing clutch .......................................... 11

Glueing the plastic panes ..............................................11

Wing assembly ....................................................................12

Installation of the landing aps ..................................12

ESC and battery position................................................13

Get the model ready to y ............................................. 13

Check the Control Directions .................................... 13

Balance the Model (C.G.) ............................................. 14

Balance the Model Laterally ......................................14

Set the Control Throws ................................................ 14

Assembling the plane on the ight eld ................ 14

Preight .................................................................................. 14

Identify your model ...................................................... 14

Charge the Batteries ..................................................... 15

Balance Propellers .........................................................15

Ground check ..................................................................15

Range check .................................................................... 15

Engine safety precautions ............................................. 15

Check-List ..............................................................................16

Template for installing FW5065 .................................. 16

GENERAL INFORMATIONS

• Read this manual and its safety precautions carefully! Keep this manual and if

you give the model to a third party, put this manual to the model.

• Take care, that you are familiar with your transmitter and all electronic

components, used in your plane.

• Take care of all safety instructions of tools, which are you using to assemble

this model.

• Only take glues, which are recommended for the specic materials and which

are approved for model business.

• Before assembling please check all parts of this kit. If some parts are missing or

have a mistake, please call our service center.

Introduction

• The symbols on the package show you, that the model

and its accessories should not be put to waste. All electric
and electronic parts should be deposed to places of
waste management.

• Batteries and accumulators must

be removed from the devices and
should be deposed to the correct
waste management organisation. Take
information from your home town
government.

ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION INFOS

The model Pilatus PC6-L Turbo Porter was constructed by Flitework for the advanced beginner, but also for the
connoisseurs among the model pilots. In addition to the shockabsorbing scale landing gear inspires this model by
its elegant Red Bull design and excellent ight characteristics. The model is covered with screen-printed, high quality
lm. The original plane is used by the Flying Bulls for bringing up parachute jumpers.

Attention please!

Remote controlled model planes are not a toy! For assembling, ying and servicing such models, you need a high
grade of technical comprehension and liability.
Careless assembling and operation may cause personal and material damage.
Because the Flitework GmbH has no inuence on assembly, RC installation, operation and servicing of the ight
device, any liability is rejected under explicit advice to these dangers.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. Your Pilatus PC6-L should not be considered a toy, but rather
a sophisticated, working model that functions very much like
a full-size airplane. Because of its performance capabilities, the
Pilatus PC6-S if not assembled and operated correctly, could
possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage to
property.

2.You must assemble the model according to the instructions.
Do not alter or modify the model, as doing so may result in a
unsafe or unyable model. In a few cases the instructions may
dier slightly from the photos. In those instances the written
instructions should be considered as correct.

3. You must take time to build straight, true and strong.

4. You must use an R/C radio system that is in rst-class
condition and a correctly sized engine and components (fuel
tank, wheels, etc.) throughout the building process.

5. You must correctly install all R/C and other components so
that the model operates correctly on the ground and in the air.

7. If you are not already an experienced R/C pilot, you should
y the model only with the help of a competent, experienced
R/C pilot.

8. While this kit has been ight tested to exceed normal use,
if the plane will be used for extremly hight stress ying, such
as racing, or if an engine larger than one in the recommended
range is used, the modeler is responsible for taking steps to
reinforce the hight stress points and/or substituting hardware
more suitable for the increased stress.

9. WARNING: The cowl and wheel pants included in this kit
are made of berglass, the bers of which may cause eye,
skin and respiratory tract irritation. Never blow into a part to
remove berglass dust, as the dust will blow back into your
eyes. Always wear safety goggles, a particle mask and rubber
gloves when grinding, drilling and sanding berglas parts.
Vacuum the parts and work area thoroughly after working
with berglass parts.

6. You must check the operation of the model before every
ight to insure that all equipment is operating and that the
model has remained structurally sound. Be sure to check
clevises or other connectors often and replace them if they
show any signs of wear or fatigue.

Flitework quatily

We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top quality kit and instructions, but ultimately the quality and yability of your
nished model depends on how you build it; therefore, we cannot in any way guarantee the performance of your completed
model and no representations are expressed or implied as to the performance or safety of your completed model.

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RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

This is a partial list of items required to nish the Pilatus PC6-L
that may require planning or decision-making before starting
to build. Order numbers are provided in parentheses.

RECOMMENDED DRIVE SET

 1 x Motorset FW5065/330-4 (FWLA8009)
 1 x Lipo 6s 5000 mAh 60C (FPWP3506)

RC EQUIPMENTS

 5 x Servo TSX45 (TACM0245) for AI, EL, RU
 3 x Servo TSX55 (TACM0255) for FL, towing dev.
 1 x Rx with at least 9 channels
 2 x Servo extension cable EL 90cm (HCAQ7314)
 2 x Servo extension cable AI 60cm (HCAQ7313)
 2 x Servo extension cable FL 30cm (HCAQ7311)
 1x Servo extension cable TD 45cm (HCAQ7312)

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 1x Servo extension cable RU 20cm (HCAQ7361)
 1x Servo extension cable ESC 15cm (HCAQ7310)

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

HARDWARE AND ACCESSORIES

In addition to the items listed in the “Decisions You Must
Make” section, following is the list of hardware and accessories
required to nish the Pilatus PC6-L. Order numbers are
provided in parentheses.

 Hook & Loop Velcro (GPMQ4480) or
 Flitework 200mm battery belt.

COVERING ACCESSORIES

 21st Century® sealing iron (COVR2700)
 21st Century trim seal iron (COVR2750)
 21st Century iron cover (COVR2702)

ADHESIVES AND BUILDING SUPPLIES

In addition to common household tools and hobby tools, this
is the “short list” of the most important items required to build
the Pilatus PC6-L. Great Planes Pro™ CA and Epoxy glue are
recommended.

 1/2 oz. Thin Pro CA (GPMR6001)
 1/2 oz. Medium Pro CA+ (GPMR6007)
 6-Minute Epoxy (GPMR6045)
 30-Minute Epoxy (GPMR6047)
 Small T-pins (HCAR5100)
 Electric drill
 Drill bit set including (1/16" 3/32" 1/8" 5/64" and 1/2" bits)
 Small Phillips and at blade screwdrivers (HCAR1040)
 Pliers with wire cutter (HCAR0630)
 Standard Hex wrench set (HCAR0520)

OPTIONAL SUPPLIES AND TOOLS

Here is a list of optional tools mentioned in the manual that
will help you build the Pilatus PC6-L.

 Great Planes CG Machine™ (GPMR2400)
 Top Flite® Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer™ (TOPQ5700)
 Straightedge with scale (HCAR0475)
 Cutting mat (HCAR0456)
 Masking Tape (TOPR8018)
 CA Applicator Tips (GPMR6033)
 CA Debonder (GPMR6039)
 CA Accelerator (GPMR6034)
 Milled Fiberglass (GPMR6165)
 Microballoons (TOPR1090)
 R/C-56 Canopy Glue (JOZR5007)
 Epoxy Brushes (GPMR8060)
 Mixing Sticks (GPMR8055)
 Threadlocker (GPMR6060)
 Denatured Alcohol (for epoxy clean up)
 Hobby Knife (HCAR0105), #11 Blades (HCAR0211)
 Non-elastic monolament or Kevlar shingline (for stab

alignment)
 Builders Triangle Set (HCAR0480) (for n alignment)
 Easy-Touch™ Bar Sander (GPMR6170, or similar)
 Felt-Tip Marker (TOPQ2510)
 Small metal le
 Rotary tool such as Dremel®
 Rotary tool reinforced cut-o wheel (GPMR8200)
 Curved Tip Canopy Scissors for trimming plastic parts

(HCAR0667)
 Dead Center™ Engine Mount Hole Locator (GPMR8130)
 Great Planes AccuThrow™ Deection Gauge (for

measuring control throws, GPMR2405)

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SPARE PARTS FOR THE PILATUS PC6-L

Support, but can be purchased from hobby shops or mail
order/Internet order rms. Hardware items (screws, nuts,
bolts) are also available from these outlets. If you need assis­tance locating a dealer to purchase parts, contact Product
Support.

KIT CHECK

Before starting to build, use the Kit Contents list to take an
inventory of this kit to make sure it is complete and inspect the
parts to make sure they are of acceptable quality. If any parts
are missing or are not of acceptable quality, or if you need assis­tance with assembly, contact Revell Product Support.

Service-Abteilung Revell GmbH

Henschelstr. 20-30, 32257 Bünde, Germany

Tel: [phone] (nur für Deutschland)

(Anrufkosten: 14 Cent/Min. a. d. dt. Festnetz;

Mobilfunk max. 42 Cent/Min.)

Email: [e-mail]

Order n° Part name

FLWA4101 Pilatus PC-6 2200mm wing set

FLWA4102 Pilatus PC-6 2200mm fuselage

FLWA4103 Pilatus PC-6 2200mm elevator

FLWA4104 Pilatus PC-6 2200mm rudder

FLWA4105 Pilatus PC-6 2200mm cowling

FLWA4106 Pilatus PC-6 2200mm canopy

FLWA4107 Pilatus PC-6 2200mm landing gear

FLWA4108 Pilatus PC-6 2200mm wing struts

FLWA4109 Pilatus PC-6 2200mm wing joiner

FLWA4816 Pilatus PC-6 2200mm accessory set

Service-Abteilung Revell GmbH

Henschelstr. 20-30, 32257 Bünde, Germany

Tel: [phone] (nur für Deutschland) (Anrufkosten:

14 Cent/Min. a. d. dt. Festnetz; Mobilfunk max. 42 Cent/Min.)

Email: [e-mail]

For United States customers, please, contact :

Hobby Services
3002 N. Apollo Dr. Suite 1
Champaign IL 61822 USA

E-Mail: [e-mail]

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CONTENT OF DELIVERY

• 1x Fuselage with magnetic holded canopy

• 1x Cowling with exhaust pipes

• 1x Rudder complete with carbon  ber joiner

• 1x Elevator with  aps and boundary plates

• 1x Landing gear complete

• 1x Tail gear

• 2x Main wheels 100mm

• 1x Tail wheels

• 1x Set of vakuum molded windows

• 1x Left wing with  aps

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PART LIST

• 1x Right wing with  aps

• 1x Carbon  bre wing joiner 800 x 16 mm

• 1x Carbon  bre wing joiner 500 x 10 mm

• 2x Painted aluminium wing struts

• 1x Screw set

• 1x Set of M4x20 for landing gear and  xing wings

• 1x Set of levers

• 1x Set of linkage balls

• 1x Set of linkages and steering wires

• 1x Towing clutch

ASSEMBLING THE MAIN GEAR

 1. Degrease the plastic bushings and glue it into the

aluminium bearing blocks, using 5 min. epoxy glue.

 3. Fix the suspension strut with shims and M4 internal
thread bolts together with the threaded rod. If the landing
gear is  xed, lock on both sides with M4 lock nuts.

TAIL WHEEL ASSEMBLY

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 2. Put a little bit grease into the plastic bushings and put
the landing gear together, like you can see in the picture
above. Insert the M4x20 screws and  x screws and the whole
landing gear with tape. Turn the fuselage around and  x the
landing gear with 4 pcs of M4 safety nuts from the upper side.
Now you can install the suspension strut into hub and fuselage.
Use big shims on the outer side.

 1. Screw the plastic bearing block to the tail of the fuselage,

using 4 pcs of 2,8x16mm wood screws.

 2. Fix the wheel with two collars, put the long steering lever
onto the landing gear and insert it into the bearing block. Fix
the landing gear with collars like in picture. Use blue thread
lock for all screws.

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INSTALLING THE 5065 ENGINE

 1. Cut out the template from page 14 and  x it with tape
on the  rewall frame of the Pilatus. Take care, that the register
marks of the template are congruent with the register marks

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on the  rewall.

 3. Screw the 38mm bolts with M4x20 screws to the  rewall,
using 20x4mm shims on both sides of the  rewall frame.
(Thread lock - blue). Drill a 10mm hole on the lower side of the
 rewall frame, that you can insert the motor- and ESC cables.

 2. First drill with a 3mm driller and then widen the hole
with a 4mm drill. Always look, that you are drilling in the
center of the marks.

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 4. Fix the motor with 4 pcs of M4x10mm screws, using

locking agent.

 5. Slide the cowling carefully over the fuselage and put the
baseplate of the spinner on the propeller axis. Look for a gap
between spinner and cowling of 2mm. Fix the cowling with
tape.

 6. 15mm away from the back end of the cowling make two
1,5mm drillings and  x the cowling with two 2,3x12mm wood
screws on both sides.

The best way would be, to balance the prop together with the
spinner on a suitable balancing device.

ELEVATOR ASSEMBLY

 1. Insert the elevator servos so, that the servo cables are
pointing in  ight direction. If the servos meet together in the
middle of the fuselage, take distance plates to get them free. If
you are using a S-BUS system like Futaba, dont forget to note
the servo IDs before mouting.

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 2. Mount the elevator to the fueselage, using M3x35mm
screws. Take the covered plywood plate as base for the
backward screws.

 7. Now you can mount propeller and spinner to the plane.
Take care, that the propeller is  xed very good to the motor
socket.

If you like to dismount the elevator several times, it would be
better, to take a counter sink hex screw as the front screw. It is
more easy to dismount it, if rudder is installed.

 3. Now you can mount the boundary plates, using
M3x12mm screws with shims. Also use thread lock - blue for
this screw joint.

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 4. The  ap levers should be sanded a little bit. The elevator
 ap levers are not shortend. To avoid glue spots on the  lm,
you can put tape around the slots of the  aps. Now you can
glue the levers into the elevator  aps. Use 5 min. epoxy glue.

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 5. Glue the hinges into the elevator  aps, using 5 min.
epoxy glue. Put a little bit silicone oil into the center of
rotation, to avoid intruding of glue. After the glue is hardened,
you can screw the linkages to elevator levers and servo levers.
You have to screw the steel linkage deep inside the ball links.
It would be better, to prepare the ball links with a M2.5 die.
Take care, that the servos are absolutely synchronous and the
maximal amplitude is 20mm on both sides.

 3. For the rudder servo you need a servo extension lever.
The longer steel wires should be placed at a distance of 25mm
from the center. The shorter wires at 20mm distance from the
center. Crimp the bushings carefully and cover the bent end of
the wire with shrinking tube.

 4. The rudder servo can now be screwed into the fuselage.

INSTALLATION OF THE RUDDER

 1. Glue the shortened  bre glass levers from both sides into
the slots of the rudder  ap. If they dont match correctly, you
can use a key  le, to widen the slots a little bit. Glue the hinges
 rst into the  ap. Afterward glue the  ap into the rudder. Take
care, that the rudder  ap is very good movable.

 2. Test the position of the rudder on fuselage, together
with the carbon tube. With a  neliner make a mark around the
rudder on the  lm of the fuselage. Now take away the rudder
and remove the  lm of the fuselage inside the mark. Now
you can put glue to the rudder and the tube and mount the
rudder on the fuselage. Fix it with tapes until the epoxy glue
is hardened.

 5. You can use the inner part of a bowden cable, to bring
the steering wires in correct position inside the fuselage. The
steering wires should be crossed over inside the fuselage.

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 6. Screw the eye bolt into the ball links and mount them
to the rudder levers, using M2 screws with shims (Locking
agent!). Do the same at the steering lever of the tail landing
gear.

INSTALLING THE TOWING CLUTCH

 1. Look for the holes for towing clutch close to the sun on
the upper side of the fuselage. Cut them through and  x the
clutch with an M3x16mm screw, using blue thread lock  uid.

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 7. Thread in the steering cables into the eye bolts and
bushings and crimp in the same way, like you have done
on servo side. Look for a not to strong tension of the cables.
Adjust with the thread of the eye bolts.

 2. Screw the servo into the fuselage as you can see in the
picture. Distort the 2mm steel wire so, that the movement in
the brass tube is very smooth and matches to the servo horn,
which you have used.
Adjust the servo movement so, that in closed position the
steel wire goes deep inside the opposite hole of the clutch.
In open position the steel wire should be complete out of the
clutch opening. This is necessary, that the towing rope can be
released easily.

GLUEING THE PLASTIC PANES

 1. Cut out the plastic panes along the molded mark
carefully. Sand the border of the panes a lttle bit and glue it to
the fuselage, using 5 min. epoxy or canopy glue.

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WING ASSEMBLY

 1. Glue the aileron levers into the aileron  aps. Round the

 anges and sand it. Cover the slots with tape.

 2. Glue the hinges into the main wings, looking for right

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movement direction. In a second step glue the aileron  aps to
the main wing. Take care for smooth movement of the  aps.

INSTALLATION OF THE LANDING FLAPS

All levers with 3 holes on the bottom are for the main wing. All
lever with 2 holes on the bottom are for landing  aps.

 1. All levers should be glued to wings and  aps carefully.
To have corresponding centers of rotation you can put a 2mm
carbon  ber tube through the center of the hinges, until the
epoxy glue is hardened.

 3. Mount the aileron servos so, that the servo lever is
nearer to aileron  ap. Assemble the linkages and screw it to
the servo- and aileron levers with M2x10mm screws. (Thread
lock!). In neutral position of the aileron  aps, the servo levers
and the linkages should enclose an angel of 90 degrees.

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 2. Now you can screw the landing  ap to the mainwing.
Use shims on both sides of the  ber glass levers. The hinges
should have no gap but good movement. Fix all screwings
with thread
lock.

 3. Assemble the linkages with the ball links and screw
them to the levers. Take care for maximum way downwards
of the  aps.

In the following picture you can see the servolever in neutral
position of the landing  ap.

ESC AND BATTERY POSITION

THROTTLE

GOES DOWN

4 CHANNELS SETUP

THROTTLE

GOES DOWN

4 CHANNELS SETUP

The ESC position is laterally in the fuselage, to have enough
space for the battery. Use an anti-slip pad below the battery
to keep it stable in position. The battery can be  xed with two
Flitework battery belts (300mm).

GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY

CHECK THE CONTROL DIRECTIONS

 1. Turn on the transmitter and receiver and center the
trims. If necessary, remove the servo arms from the servos and
reposition them so they are centered. Reinstall the screws that
hold on the servo arms.

 2. With the transmitter and receiver still on, check all the
control surfaces to see if they are centered. If necessary, adjust
the clevises on the pushrods to center the control surfaces.

(STANDARD MODE 1)

RUDDER

GOES

RIGHT

LEFT AILERON

GOES DOWN

RIGHT AILERON

GOES UP

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ELEVATOR

FULL

(STANDARD MODE 2)

RUDDER

GOES

RIGHT

FULL

 3. Make certain that the control surfaces and the carburetor
respond in the correct direction as shown in the diagram. If any
of the controls respond in the wrong direction, use the servo
reversing in the transmitter to reverse the servos connected to
those controls. Be certain the control surfaces have remained
centered. Adjust if necessary.

LEFT AILERON

GOES DOWN

RIGHT AILERON

GOES UP

ELEVATOR

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BALANCE THE MODEL (C.G.)

More than any other factor, the C.G. (balance point) can
have the greatest eect on how a model ies and may
determine whether or not your rst ight will be successful.
If you value this model and wish to enjoy it for many ights,
DO NOT OVERLOOK THIS IMPORTANT PROCEDURE. A
model that is not properly balanced will be unstable and
possibly unyable.

 4. IMPORTANT: If you found it necessary to add any

weight, recheck the C.G. after the weight has been
installed.

BALANCE THE MODEL LATERALLY

  1. With the wing level, have an assistant help you lift
the model by the engine propeller shaft and the bottom of
the fuse under the TE of the n. Do this several times.

At this stage the model should be in ready-to-y condition
with all of the systems in place including the engine, landing
gear, covering and the radio system.

 1. Use a felt-tip pen or 1/8"-wide tape to accurately

mark the C.G. on the top of the wing. The C.G. is located
91-117mm back from the leading edge of the wing.

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 2. With the wing attached to the fuselage, all parts of

the model installed (ready to y) and with batteries in
position, place the model upside-down on a Great Planes
CG Machine, or lift it upside-down at the balance point
you marked.

 3. If the tail drops, the model is “tail heavy” and the battery

pack and/or receiver must be shifted forward or weight
must be added to the nose to balance. If the nose drops,
the model is “nose heavy” and the battery pack and/or
receiver must be shifted aft or weight must be added to
the tail to balance. If possible, relocate the battery pack
and receiver to minimize or eliminate any additional
ballast required. If additional weight is required, nose
weight may be easily added by using a “spinner weight”
(GPMQ4645 for the 1 oz. weight, or GPMQ4646 for the
2 oz. weight). If spinner weight is not practical or is not
enough, use Great Planes (GPMQ4485) “stick-on” lead. A
good place to add stick-on nose weight is to the rewall
(don't attach weight to the cowl–it is not intended
to support weight). Begin by placing incrementally
increasing amounts of weight on the bottom of the fuse
over the rewall until the model balances. Once you
have determined the amount of weight required, it can
be permanently attached. If required, tail weight may be
added by cutting open the bottom of the fuse and gluing
it permanently inside.

Note: Do not rely upon the adhesive on the back of the
lead weight to permanently hold it in place. Over time, the
adhesive may softern and cause the weight to fall o. Use
#2 sheet metal screws, RTV silicone or epoxy to permanently
hold the weight in place.

  2. If one wing always drops when you lift the model,
it means that side is heavy. Balance the airplane by adding
weight to the other wing tip. An airplane that has been laterally
balanced will track better in loops and other maneuvers.

SET THE CONTROL THROWS

Use a ruler to accurately measure and set the control throw
of each control surface as indicated in the chart that follows.
If your radio does not have dual rates, we recommend setting
the throws at the low rate settings.
NOTE: The throws are measured at the widest part of the
elevators, rudder and ailerons.

Elevator Rudder Ailerons Flaps

+/- 20 mm 30-40 mm +/- 20 mm Max down

ASSEMBLING THE PLANE ON THE FLIGHT FIELD

First put the wings on the wing joiners, which were inserted
into the fuselage before. Fix the wings with two M4x20mm
screws from the front side. Then screw the wing struts to wings
and fuselage and look, that the prole of the struts are in ight
direction. The single holes are for wings and the sloted holes
are for fuselage.

Dont forget to connect aileron- and ap servos to the

receiver!

PREFLIGHT

IDENTIFY YOUR MODEL

No matter if you y at an AMA sanctioned R/C club site or if
you y somewhere on your own, you should always have your
name, address, telephone number and AMA number on or
inside your model. It is required at all AMA R/C club ying sites
and AMA sanctioned ying events. Fill out the identication
tag on the decal sheet and place it on or inside your model.

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CHARGE THE BATTERIES

Follow the battery charging instructions that came with your
radio control system to charge the batteries. You should always
charge your transmitter and receiver batteries the night before
you go ying and at other times as recommended by the radio
manufacturer.

NOTE: Checking the condition of your receiver battery pack is
highly recommended. All battery packs, whether it's a trusty

pack you've just taken out of another model, or a new battery
pack you just purchased, should be cycled, noting the discharge
capacity. Oftentimes, a weak battery pack can be identied
(and a valuable model saved!) by comparing its actual capacity
to its rated capacity. Refer to the instructions and recommen­dations that come with your cycler. If you don't own a battery
cycler, perhaps you can have a friend cycle your pack and note
the capacity for you. gemessenen. Hier können große Unter­schiede auftreten.

BALANCE PROPELLERS

GROUND CHECK

Before ight inspect the model to make sure all screws remai­ned tight, the hinges are secure, the prop is secure and all
pushrods and connectors are secure. Also check the landing
gear after every ight.

RANGE CHECK

Ground check the operational range of your radio before the
rst ight of the day. With the transmitter antenna collapsed
and the receiver and transmitter on, you should be able to
walk at least 100 feet away from the model and still have
control. Have an assistant stand by your model and, while
you work the controls, tell you what the control surfaces are
doing. Repeat this test with the engine running at various
speeds with an assistant holding the model, using hand sig­nals to show you what is happening. If the control surfaces
do not respond correctly, do not y! Find and correct the pro­blem rst. Look for loose servo connections or broken wires,
corroded wires on old servo connectors, poor solder joints in
your battery pack or a defective cell, or a damaged receiver
crystal from a previous crash.

ENGLISH

Carefully balance your propeller and spare propellers before
you y. An unbalanced prop can be the single most signicant
cause of vibration that can damage your model. Not only will
engine mounting screws and bolts loosen, possibly with
disastrous eect, but vibration may also damage your radio
receiver and battery. Vibration can also cause your fuel to
foam, which will, in turn, cause your engine to run hot or quit

We use a Top Flite® Precision Magnetic Prop Balancer™
(TOPQ5700) in the workshop and keep a Great Planes Finger­tip Prop Balancer (GPMQ5000) in our ight box.

ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Failure to follow these safety precautions may result
in severe injury to yourself and others.

 Adjust the fail safe of your radio system so, that on signal

lost the motor is powered down immediately.

 Program a motor safety switch on your transmitter, if

possible.

 Do not run the engine in an area of loose gravel or sand;

the propeller may throw such material in your face or
eyes.

 Keep your face and body as well as all spectators away

from the plane of rotation of the propeller as you start
and run the engine.

 Keep these items away from the prop: loose clothing,

shirt sleeves, ties, scarfs, long hair or loose objects such as
pencils or screwdrivers that may fall out of shirt or jacket
pockets into the prop.

 The engine can be hot after use. Do not touch after

operation.

 After ight bring the plane in a safe position

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CHECK-LIST

During the last few moments of preparation your mind may
be elsewhere anticipating the excitement of the  rst  ight.
Because of this, you may be more likely to overlook certain
checks and procedures that should be performed before
the model is  own. To help avoid this, a checklist is provided
to make sure these important areas are no overlooked.
Many are covered in the instruction manual, so where
appropriate, refer to the manual for complete instructions.
Be sure to check the items o as they are completed (that's
why it's called a check list!).

 1. Check the C.G. according to the measurements

provided in the manual.

 2. Be certain the battery and receiver are securely

mounted in the fuse. Simply stuffi ng them into place with
foam rubber is not suffi cient.

ENGLISH

 3. Look for a correct position of your receiver antenna or

antennas. The antenna should not be ´close to other wires
inside the fuselage.

 13. Secure the pressure tap (if used) to the muffl er with

high temp RTV silicone, thread locking compound or
J.B.Weld.

 14. Balance your propeller (and spare propellers).

 15. Tighten the propeller nut and spinner.

 16. Place your name, address, AMA number and

telephone number on or inside your model.

 17. Cycle your receiver battery pack (if necessary) and

make sure it is fully charged.

 18. If you wish to photograph your model, do so before

your  rst  ight.

 19. Range check your radio when you get to the  ying

 eld.

Remember to think.

Have a ball!

 4. Balance your model laterally as explained in the

instructions.

 5. Use threadlocking compound to secure critical

fasteners such as the set screws that hold the wheel
axles to the struts, screws that hold the carburetor arm (if
applicable), screw-lock pushrod connectors, etc.

 6. Add a drop of oil to the axles so the wheels will turn

freely.

 7. Make sure all hinges are securely glued in place.

 8. Reinforce holes for wood screws with thin CA where

appropriate (servo mounting screws, cowl mounting
screws, etc.).

 9. Con rm that all controls operate in the correct direction

and the throws are set up according to the manual.

 10. Make sure there are silicone retainers on all the

clevises and that all servo arms are secured to the servos
with the screws included with your radio.

 11. Secure connections between servo wires and Y

connectors or servo extensions and the connection
between your battery pack and the on/o switch with
vinyl tape, heat shrink tubing or special clips suitable for
that purpose.

But always stay in control and  y in

a safe manner.

GOOD LUCK AND

GREAT FLYING!

TEMPLATE FOR INSTALLING FW5065

 12. Make sure any servo extension cords you may have

used do not interfere with other systems (servo arms,
pushrods, etc.).

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