Pilot Communications Predator Sport Jet 90”, Predator Sport Jet 70'', Decathlon 107”, Decathlon 122”, Decathlon 150” User Manual

Predator Sport Jet 90”

USER MANUAL

WINGSPAN:2200mm
LENGTH:2280mm

● Thank you for purchasing our Predator Sport Jet plane. we strive to achieve a good
quality quick build ARF aircraft .
It requires the least amount of assembly of any ARF kit to obtain the maximum
performance.

● Both the design and manufacturing have been undertaken to the highest standards,
using best quality hardware, covering, wood & glue during factory construction stage.

● By optimal weight and balance along with reliable construction, you will find this plane
ideal for flying.
We hope that every effort and service we offer will, in turn, give you confidence using
PILOT Models.

● Have a wonderful time flying your aircraft in a suitable safe space!

Introduction

Warrant

● All Pilot-RC products are guaranteed against defects for 30 days of receiving your
airplane. This warranty is limited to construction or production defects in both material and
workmanship , it does not cover any component parts damaged through use or
modification .

● The manufacture cannot supervise the assembly, operation or maintenance, and is not
responsible for radio malfunctions. Please ensure your radio system is in good condition.

We are not responsible for any accident or damage while using this product. It is

impossible to determine for certain whether crash damage was the result of improper
installation of our products, a radio system failure, or pilot error. Model airplane owners use
our products at their own risk.

●

Pilot

-

RC will not be liable for any costs, unless agreed and proved beyond doubt the

failure was due to faulty materials or fabrication. Any agreed cost will not exceed the cost
of the airframe and not include engine, radio equipment or third party claims.

● Should you wish to return a product or receive replacement parts, all shipping cost must
be paid by the customer.

Attention

● 1. Do not regard this plane as a toy!

● 2. To ensure safety, please read the instruction manual thoroughly before assembly.

● 3. Building and operating an RC Plane of this nature
requires previous experience and competence to an experienced level. This plane is not for
a beginner!

● 4. If you are in doubt have an experienced pilot at hand. Diligent practicing and correct
guidance is essential, accidents can cause bodily harm and property damage.

● 5. Seek assistance from an experienced person or airplane model clubs in assembly,
operation and maintenance to ensure successful training.

● 6. Fly only in a registered RC model club airfield that is approved by your local
Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA).

● Pilot-RC has the right to revise the plane, the instructions and the limited warranty
without notice. If you have any problems and questions please contact Pilot –RC：
Email: [e-mail] , [e-mail]
Phone:[phone]
FAX: [phone]
Address: No.34, Chengnan Er Road , Zhongshan city, 528400, Guangdong Province, China

Install kit contents

Install kit contents:

（Some contents like fuel tank etc… has already installed in fuselage）

Aluminum tube:

Accessories pack

：

Install kit contents

Accessories pack includes

：

Socket head cap screws

Counterstunk cross screws

Cross round head with medium screws

Tapping screws

Hexagon screw in metric system(SHCS)

Battery bandage

Servo aluminum angle

Metric Allen Wrench

Push rot wrench

Wring clamp

Crowbar

Push rot:

Oil nipple suit

Extension cord:

(Some of accessories like screw/cord etc… isn’t in this accessories pack)

Epoxy Adhesives

Cyanocrylate adhesives

X-Acto and Saw knives

Sandpaper

Thread lock

Aircraft stand or support

Other Accessories Need To Complete:

Landing gear module(optional):

Landing gear(accessories included):

Landing gear

Pilot landing gear controller

Install kit contents

Servo module(optional):

Servo:

PY20AH 8

Servo arm:

Pilot Futaba aluminum alloy 0.8” 1
Pilot Futaba aluminum alloy 1.2” 7

Install kit contents

Landing gear assembly

Landing gear assembly:

Retract Landing Gear Installation, Predator Jet come with electric­landing gear and brakes.

Landing gear assembly - nose

Install the servo to the nose landing gear.

Install the servo arm and the push rod. Adjust it to make sure the plane can go
straight approx. You still can adjust by radio after install it.

Place the nose gear to the mounting and adjust it to the correct position, then mark
the 4 mounting screws hole.

Landing gear assembly - nose

Before you drilling the mounting screws hole , please make sure there is nothing to
get stuck when it open and close.

Landing gear assembly - nose

After installation

Carefully arrange the nose gear retract
wire lead and the steering wire as well ...

Install the nose retract gear to the
fuselage.

Thanks to the “Test” function of the Pilot

-

Rc controller unit, you can test the
correct and free working of the system
without the need for your transmitter or
receiver, just connect a battery direct to
the controller.

Landing gear assembly - main

Recommend to use this 4 in 1 MPX style connector from Pilot-RC. It’s
an optional parts.

1.Connect all servo / landing gear
/ brakes wire.

2.The multi connector 4 in 1
out from the opening hole…

Wing Servo/Flaps Assembly

The control horns are pre-installed at the factory, ready for use.

1.Take out the aileron / flaps plating from the wing.

With the wings upside down,
position the gear in inside
the wing on the mounting
brackets and mark the
location for the screws.

Double check the positioning
of your gear before drilling
any holes. Make sure that

2.Use the supply L-shape
aluminium braket to install the servo.

Use 1.2 inch servo arm, install the
servo arm to the servo and mark the
drilling hole... Refer to pic below.

the gear movement is free of

any obstacles.

Please take care when
drilling not to drill through
the wood and out through
the composite shell of the
wing.

3.Attach the included pushrods and ball links between the servo arm and the control
horn.

Wing Servo/Flaps Assembly

4.Servo and servo arm installed

Wing Servo/Flaps Assembly

5.Aileron servo / Flaps servo installed.

6.Use a thin ply as a back plate and
installed the 4 in 1 connector , use 5 min
epoxy to glue it from inside of the
fuselage.

7.Just one connector for aileron/flaps/landing gear/brakes.

One side of the connector can be screwed to the fuselage, while the other is left
inside the wing, loose, for easy connections.

Elevator/ Rudder Servo Assembly

Rudder servo assembly

The control
horns are
pre-installed
at the
factory,
ready for
use.

2.Insert the servo into the
rudder, in its allocated slot, with
the servo shaft closest to the
rudder.

3.Screw the servo in place, and then
install the servo arm on to the servo,
making sure that this is centred .
Attach the included pushrods and
ball links between the servo arm and
the control horn.

Elevator/ Rudder Servo Assembly

1.The rudder extension wire
connector.

2. Find the 2 pcs M4 cap screws to
tighten it. It will hold the rudder
position

Elevator/ Rudder Servo Assembly

Elevators

1.Put in the servo to the precut slot
in the elevator.

2.Screw the servo in place, and then
install the servo arm on to the servo,
making sure that this is centred

3: The other side of the
servo connector glue at
the side of the fuselage,
just a drop of CA or 5
min epoxy to glue it.

Servo Wire Arrangements

1.You will find a top tube in the
top section of the fuselage! Servo
wire will slide in from the plastic
tube all the way out from the tube.

2.You can use a fire proof tubing to keep
the wire all isolate from heat.

3.To keep all the wire away from
heat best…

Servo Wire Arrangements

1.Next step is to get all servo wire go

through the tube under the fuel
tank...showed as the picture below.

2.Predator jet come with high quality 2

in1 Kevlar fuel tank. Kevlar smoke tank is
optional parts.

240ml
UAT

3.There are two fuel tank as seen in the
picture, top one is the smoke tank and

the bottom one is the main fuel tank with
UAT build in ..

Tank Arrangement

The 90” predator use PilotRC 2 in 1 Kevlar tank. It’s included
4600ml fuel tank, and 240ml UAT(and you can choose the 2000ml

smoke tank as optional).

Fuel Tank Installation

1.Please open the cap to check the fuel system is correct and clear the fuel tank
(important)

UAT to oil
tank

UAT to
pump

Fuel in

UAT to oil
tank

Fuel vent

2.The fuel system connected

3.Use the supply velcro strap to hold
the fuel tank. Use double sticky tape to stick it.

Pump

Fuel Tank Installation

1.The over flow vent installation

2.Bottom view of the over flow vent,
you can connect a taxi tank if you wish
to.

Electronic parts Installation

1.Electric landing gear / brake control
box placement.

2.Receiver / Dual BEC Pro installation
and placement.

Battery Installation

Battery install placement. On top of the nose gear.

Checking CG

The predator jet comes with CG measuring tools , very handy to check CG

Please keep no fuel to
check the CG.
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4mm bolt

Flying Setting

Flaps:

46mm for take off

78mm for landing.

Aileron: 17mm

Rudder: 25mm

Elevator: 13mm

CG: The CG is 275-283mm from the front leading edge on the root of

the wing.

■ Make sure you have the right model programmed into your transmitter

■ Check the direction of each surface not and also right before you take off .

■ Remember nothing wrong on the ground ever improves in the air

■ Check the air plane with the engine running and do a range check with

■ your body between you and the plane at least 150 feet.

■ Check your battery voltage after each flight, in case one servo is draining your

battery

■ Recheck all screws ,horns and linkages for slop after your maiden fight and
check for damage if you made a bad landing you first time

■ Have an experienced pilot fly it for you the first time if you have any doubts in
your mind about the maiden flight

■ Take a break after you first flight and let the adrenaline burned off by bragging to
your fellow members how good it flies

■ Fly low and at a medium speed on your first few flight

■ Listen to your engine run and have an observer with you to remember what you

talked about during the flight or if you get into trouble . Always balance your props,

Flight Preparation

vibration is a killer.

■ Remember nose heavy airplanes fly all the time, tail heavy airplanes fly only
once. Be on the CG!

■ Flying two mistakes: high in the beginning and not close to people, planes or
runways. Being a center of the runway hog does not endear you to many modelers.

Double Check

Double check that all screws are installed, all components tightly secured, batteries
and or fuel tank are full, all surfaces are working in the correct directions, balance is

correct and range test passed before performing your maiden flight.

WE WISH YOU A SUCCESSFUL MAIDEN AND MANY HAPPY FLIGHTS WITH YOUR

NEW MODEL

Tony Tan, Pilot-RC

Address: No.34, Chengnan Er Road, Zhongshan city, 528455,
Guangdong Province, China
Web: www.pilot-rc.com
Email: [e-mail], [e-mail]

Tel: [phone] FAX: [phone]

Zhongshan Pilot Model Aircraft Product Ltd