Pilot RC Extra 330SC User Manual

PilotRC Extra 330SC 67”

USER MANUAL

WINGSPAN:1714mm
LENGTH:1600mm

Thank you for purchasing our new 30cc aerobatic 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 3D - Freestyle and aerobatic 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 3D 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

Included Hardware:

• Complete air frame with all basic accessories (such as carbon fibre main
undercarriage, tail-gear assembly and wing-tube as well as fibreglass control
horns and wheel pants)

• Ready to install hinges and pre-mounted canopy

• Wheels, axels and wheel pants

• Pushrods with ball links

• Matching plastic spinner

• Wing bags

• Servo extension wires

Propeller: 15x8E

Also requires all the usual accessories such as transmitter, receiver, propeller,
batteries, powerbox, extension leads and possibly other small accessories.

Engine Option 1 : Gasoline

Required Hardware:

Transmitters and Receivers

Gasoline engine - 20cc ) (for example DLE-20RA)
Servos (5pcs) (for example Pilot-RC PY-20AL)
Batteries of your choice - RX and / or Ignition

Engine Option 2: Electric

Transmitters and Receivers
Servos (4pcs) (for example Pilot-RC PY-20AL)
Electric motor (Pilot-RC CC20/400KV motor)
ESC (100A )
Batteries of your choice (3300-4500mah 6S 22.2V 35C lipo battery)

Other Accessories Needed To Complete:

• Epoxy Adhesives

• Cyanocrylate adhesives

• X-Acto and Saw knives

• Sandpaper

• Thread lock

• Aircraft stand or support

• Drill, screw drivers, allen keys, wrench set, pliers, etc

Main Landing Gear Assembly

Position the fuselage upside down and screw on the carbon undercarriage to
the fuselage using the nuts and bolts provided.
Screw the wheel axles on to the landing gear, and then slide on the wheels
and secure in place with the provided grub screws.
Some users may prefer to leave the wheels until the end of the build, to
prevent the model moving on the build table.

Tail wheel Installation

With the model still upside down, position the carbon tail wheel unit on its
correct location and mark on the underside of the fuselage to drill the holes
for the screws that will hold the tail wheel in place.
Screw the tail wheel unit to the fuselage using the blind nuts and bolts
provided.Attach the springs to the underside of the rudder using the metal
arm supplied.

We recommend to keep the pivot point of the tail wheel as in line with the

hinge line as possible to assure a bind free movement of the springs.

Servo Horn On The Elevator Installing:

It is very important to sand horn to assure a strong bond once glued to
the model.
Locate and cut the covering where the horns will be glued
Glue them to the surface using epoxy glue
Excess epoxy glue can be removed with acetone

Servo Horn On The Ailerons Installing:

Servo Horn On The Rudder Installing:

It is very important to sand horn to assure a strong bond once glued to the
model.
Locate and cut the covering where the horns will be glued
Glue them to the surface using epoxy glue
Excess epoxy glue can be removed with acetone

It is very important to sand horn to assure a strong bond once glued to the
model.
Locate and cut the covering where the horns will be glued
Glue them to the surface using epoxy glue
Excess epoxy glue can be removed with acetone

Aileron Servo Installation:

Install and glue the included hinges.
Locate and cut the covering where the servos will be installed.
Route the servo wire through the wing and screw the servo in place.
Centre the servo with your transmitter, attach the servo arm and connect the
servo to the ailerons with the pushrods provided.

Stabilizer installation:

Cut free the trailing edge of the vertical rudder in line with the stabiliser, in
order to allow you to slide the stabiliser into the fuselage. Keep the
removed section for later.

Trial fit the stabiliser into the fuselage. Make sure that it is centered
(measure the tip of the stabiliser to the tip of the wing on both sides and
make sure they are the same distance) and correctly aligned (looking at
wings and stabiliser, should show all being parallel)

Once centred and aligned, mark where it meets the fuselage. Remove
the stabiliser and carefully cut the covering on the inside of your mark, for
gluing.

Prepare a mix of Epoxy and generously coat the inside of the fuselage
where the stabiliser will fit, then re-insert the stabiliser into its final location,
checking again that it is centred and aligned.

Glue back into place the section removed earlier in this process.
Excess epoxy glue can be removed with acetone

Rudder Servo Installation:

Install and glue the included hinges.
Locate and cut the covering where the servo will be installed, at the rear of
the fuselage, under the elevator.
Route the servo wire through the wing and screw the servo in place.
Centre the servo with your transmitter, attach the servo arm and connect the
servo to the ailerons with the pushrods provided.

Elevator Servo Installation:

Install and glue the included hinges.
Locate and cut the covering where the servo will be installed, at the rear of
the fuselage, under the elevator.
Route the servo wire through the wing and screw the servo in place.
Centre the servo with your transmitter, attach the servo arm and connect the
servo to the ailerons with the pushrods provided.

Motor Installation:

Place the cowl on the model and measure the gap between the firewall and
motor hub/spinner position.

Follow the laser diagram on the firewall to drill the necessary holes for the motor.

These are designed for use with the Pilot-RC CC15 motor. If using a different
motor, hole position may vary.
Check if your engine requires any standoffs in order to reach the necessary
position, before attaching permanently to the model using bolts and blind nuts
as per the images.
Secure your ESC to the firewall close to the motor, we recommend on top of the
firewall however this may vary depending on your installation.

Motor Installation:

Replace the cowling with the screws
Measure the distance for the motor installation

Verification for clearance gap, should be about 1 to 1.5 cm
Follow the same procedure for petrol engine

Gas Engine Installation:

Firewall set-up and preparation for Gas engine

For easy installing the engine, and make sure the engine installation
position is correct, we provide the location paper for you.

Use the location paper to locate the plastic support assembly hole, and
drilling it.

Gas Engine Installation:

When you finished hole drilling, use the bolt to tightening the plastic
support.

And Install the engine in the support.
Validate the required space between the engine cowl and the propeller
bed before permanently installing the engine in place

Gas Engine component Installation:

After engine installation，then you can install the engine components
like battery, oil tank, receiver, and engine servo(include the servo arm,
linkage. ect) in fuselage.

Before install these components, check the correct location of
components depending on your CG.

Gas Engine component Installation:

Locate the appropirate hole and install the fuel dot in the side of the
fuselage

Screw the ignition switch to the side of the fuselage through the
appropriate hole, or install an electronic ignition kill switch.

Cowling Installation:

The cowling is installed with a single pre-installed bolt on the top half, from
the inside of the fuselage going forwards, and two additional bolts going
through the cowling from the bottom.

With the cowl off, turn the model over, and place some small strips of
masking tape in line with the two bolt holes. Draw a straight line on the
masking tape going over the holes, and mark/measure where the hole is
relative to the lines.

Install the cowling, tightening the top bolt. Place additional masking tape
on the cowling, and with a ruler continue the straight lines drawn
previously.

Measure back to the marked point where the holes are, and then remove
the cowl and drill out the two necessary holes with a 2,5mm drill bit.
Re-install the cowl using the top and bottom bolts.

Ancillary Components Installation:

Check the correct location of your chosen battery depending on your

CG.

Glue Velcro strip to the battery tray (and battery), as well as threading a
velcro strap round the battery tray, assuring a completely secure
battery once fully installed.

Finally install your receiver with double sided tape or velcro, making

sure that all servo leads can be easily connected without being too tight,

and that the receiver is securely fixed in place.

For specific tips on receiver and antenna location, please consult your
receivers manual.

Wing Deflectors Installation:

Finalize the installation of the wing deflectors with the screws provided
with the Kit

Wheels Installation:

Slide the wheel pants over the wheels and axles, supporting the rear of the
pants to line up with the ground and mark where to drill the two screw holes
in the wheel pants.
Remove the wheel pants and drill the holes for the appropriate holes.
Before putting back on the plane, mount the bolt with the blind nut on the
wheel pant and tighten until the nut sits flush with the wheel pant.
Remove the bolts and the nuts should stay in place.
Slide the wheel pants back over the wheel and bolt in place.

The CG marked inside the fuselage, which is near the wing tube

Install the balance rods in their position Install the canopy

Finalize the balancing of the aircraft for your flight preferences

If it does not balance, please move your batteries accordingly until correctly
balanced.

Balance CG of Airplane:

Final Presentation of Your model

■ 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,
vibration is a killer.

■ Remember nose heavy airplanes fly all the time, tail heavy airplanes fly only

Flight Preparation

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.

Double Check

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.

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