Hobby-Lobby Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser Instructions Manual
1/8 scale Piper PA-12 “Super Cruiser” ARF
Wingspan: 53.25 in. (1353mm)
Length: 39.5 in. (1003mm)
Wing Area: 360 in². (23.23dm²)
Weight (w/o battery): 27.5 oz. (780g)
Weight (w/ TP2100-3S): 34 oz. (964g)
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Hobby-Lobby.com is pleased to announce the 1/8 scale Piper PA-12 “Super Cruiser” as
part of its Pilot-1 Golden Age Civilian Series. The Pilot-1 “Super Cruiser” encompasses
the same attributes in quality construction and handling that made the original a great
design. We know you will be pleased with your new model. Its’ beautiful looks, balanced
maneuverability, and docile flying characteristics make it a design that is truly at home
cruising the skies at a Pilot-1 Aerodrome near you!
Hobby Lobby International, Inc.
5614 Franklin Pike Circle
Brentwood, TN 37027
1-866-WE-FLY-RC
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Introduction & History
Manufacturer: Piper Aircraft Corp.
Date: 1946
Country of Origin: United States of America
Dimensions:
Wingspan: 10.8 m (35 ft 5 in)
Length: 6.86 m (22 ft 6 in)
Height: 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in)
Weight, empty: 454 kg (1,000 lb)
Weight, gross: 793 kg (1,750 lb)
Top Speed: 184 km/h (115 mph)
Engine: Lycoming O-235-C, 100 hp
Materials:
Fuselage: steel tube with fabric cover
Physical Description:
Single engine, two seat, high wing, monoplane, [cream] and red, first light aircraft to fly around the world
“The end of World War II saw the resumption of private aircraft manufacture and the
Piper Aircraft Company, already well known for the J-3 Cub and the J-5 Cruiser, began
production of improved models of these aircraft. These were the Piper PA-11 Cub
Special and the Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser. Walter Jamoneau, who was head of the
engineering department at Piper for many years, modified the J-5 into the PA-12. Test
flights were made in December 1945, and the first production version of the aircraft
appeared in February 1946.”
“The original J-5 series were fabric-covered, three-place, high-wing monoplanes, initially
powered by 75-hp Lycoming engines, and later by 90-hp Lycomings. The PA-12 was
also fabric-covered, over a welded metal tubular frame and wooden wing spars, and
featured a Lycoming O-325-C engine, fully cowled. Later models of the PA-12 had as
optional equipment a slightly more powerful engine. Standard features on the PA-12
included an electric starter, navigation lights, and a cabin heater. The Piper PA-12
Super Cruiser was used in a number of roles, from private pleasure flying to light cargo
carrying and many are still flying. It was also successful in the export market.”
(Source: Online, NASM, http://www.nasm.si.edu/ , Jan 3, 2009) Search “Piper Super Cruiser” at the
following link: http://www.nasm.si.edu/
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Before starting, use the contents list to take an inventory and make sure it is complete.
If any parts are missing or are not of acceptable quality, contact Hobby-Lobby.com
support at 1-866-WE-FLY-RC (1-866-933-5972)
Contents List
Fuselage
Battery Hatch
Engine Cowl
Landing Gear
Wheels, Velcro, Tailwheel, Misc Hardware
Windshield and Side Windows
Wings, Center Section, and Ailerons
Tube Wing Joiner and Wing Struts
Horizontal Tail
Vertical Tail
Pushrods
Additional Items Required
4-channel Aircraft Radio w/ Receiver (minimum), Computer radio recommended.
2100 mah, 3-cell, 11.1v Lipo Battery (1800-2200mah)
(4) Hitec HS-55 Servos
18 amp Jeti Advance Plus Brushless ESC
AXI 2217/16 Brushless Motor
AXI 22 Series Radial Mount
APC 9x6SF “Slow-fly” Propeller
Soldering Iron and Electrical Solder
5-minute Epoxy Glue
Thin CA Glue and Canopy Glue (craft glue)
Small Phillips Screwdriver
Needle Nose Pliers
Hobby Knife
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1. This manual will help you assemble your
Hobby-Lobby.com Pilot-1 airplane step-bystep. It does assume that this is not your
first airplane. If you need assistance, please
ask a local flyer, visit www.rcgroups.com, or
call us here at Hobby-Lobby.com. Let’s start
by preparing the aileron servos and aileron
wire extensions. Wrap the connection with
tape or use heat shrink tubing to prevent an
accidental disconnect.
2. Make sure servo is centered and install
large servo horn and screw. Test fit servo
on servo cover.
3. While holding servo horn centered in the
slot, use 5-min epoxy to glue servo blocks
in place as shown. Be careful to align sideto-side and up-and-down.
4. After 5-min epoxy has set, install servo
screws into blocks. Use wire cutters to
remove unused side of servo arm.
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5. Insert the elevator or rudder pushrod into
the wing so that it sticks out of the aileron
servo cavity as shown. Note: Be careful not
to bend pushrod.
6. Tape the aileron wire extension to the end
of the pushrod. Pull pushrod and wire
through wing panel. Remove tape from
pushrod. Repeat for opposite wing panel.
7. Install each aileron servo cover with four (4)
small sheet metal screws.
8. Bend CA hinges as shown. Flex hinges
completely back and forth several times to
loosen them before installation.
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9. Insert CA hinges and aileron into wing.
Make sure alignment is good with even
spaces at each end of aileron.
10. With aileron deflected downward and fitted
with no gap between the leading edge of
aileron and wing, CA each hinge. Use thin
CA, 2 drops per hinge per side.
11. Insert wing tube and route aileron wire as
shown.
12. Insert machine screw and washer into
predrilled hole to secure wing panel.
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13. Use straight edge and pen to mark where
the aileron control horn will be attached.
14. Make another mark 8mm (5/16”) as shown.
This is where the aileron horn pins will go
through the balsa aileron block.
15. Temporarily insert aileron control horn into
aileron.
16. Trace around horn and remove covering
with hobby knife.
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