Vinh Quang PILATUS PC-7 Instruction Manual

SPECIFICATIONS

Wingspan:...........................1500mm (59in)

Length:...............................1350mm (53 in)

Electric Motor:.....................See next pager

Glow Engine:.................... .46 2-T / .70 4-T

RTF Weight: 3.4Kg / 7.5lbs (Will vary with Equipment Used).

Radio:......................6 Channel / 4-5 Servos

Function: Ailerons-Elevator-Rudder-Throttle Retractable Landing Gear Optional

WARNING! This radio controlled model is NOT a toy. If modified or flown carelessly it could go out of controll and cause serious human injury or property damage. Before flying your airplane, ensure the air field is spacious enough. Always fly it outdoors in safe areas and seek professional advice if you are unexperienced.

ACHTUNG! Dieses ferngesteuerte Modell ist KEIN Spielzeug! Es ist für fortgeschrittene Modellflugpiloten bestimmt, die ausreichende Erfahrung im Umgang mit derartigen Modellen besitzen Bei unsachgemäßer Verwendung kann hoher Personen- und/oder Sachschaden entstehen. Fragen Sie in einem Modellbauverein in Ihrer Nähe um professionelle Unterstützung, wenn Sie Hilfe im Bau und Betrieb benötigen. Der Zusammenbau dieses Modells ist durch die vielen Abbildungen selbsterklärend und ist für fortgeschrittene, erfahrene Modellbauer bestimmt.

Instruction manual / Montageanleitung

Radio control model / Flugmodel

ALL BALSA, PLYWOOD CONSTRUCTION AND ALMOST READY TO FLY

VQ No: VQA096 Austria Air-force

AUSTRIA AIR FORCE TRAINER

PILATUS PC-7

TECHNISCHE DATEN

Spannweite:...................................1500mm

Lange:............................................1350mm

Elektroantrieb.............(siehe nächste Seite)

Verbrennerantrieb:...............7.45cc - 11.5cc

Fluggewicht:.......................................3.4Kg

Fernsteuerung.............6 Kanal / 4-5 Servos

VQ No: VQA097 Swiss Air-force

SWISS AIR FORCE TRAINER

1.5mm

L/R

Assemble left and right sides the same way.

Drill holes using the stated

size of drill (in this case 1.5 mm Ø)

Use epoxy glue

Take particular care here

Hatched-in areas: remove covering film carefully

Not included. These parts must be

purchased separately

Check during assembly that these

parts move freely, without binding

Apply cyano glue

Low setting

SILICON

EPOXY A

EPOXY B

GLUE

Epoxy Glue ( 5 minute type)

Silicon sealer

Cyanoacrylate Glue

Minimum 5 channel radio for airplane with 5 (4 for EP) standard servos and two servo mini.

.60 ~.70 - 4 cycle

10.5x6 for .40 - 2 cycle engine 11x6 for .46 - 2 cycle engine 12x6 for .60 - 4 cycle engine 12x7 for .70 - 4 cycle engine 13x8 for BOOST 60 Motor

Silicone tube

Extension for aileron servo, retract servo and Rx battery pack.

.46 ~ .50 - 2 cycle

Epoxy Glue (30 minute type)

TOLLS REQUIRED

Hobby knife

Needle nose Pliers

Phillip screw driver

Awl

Scissors

Wire Cutters

(Purchase separately)

Hex Wrench

.........................................................

Sander

Masking tape - Straight Edged Ruler - Pen or pencil - Rubbing alcohol - Drill and Assorted Drill Bits

Read through the manual before you begin, so you will have an overall idea of what to do.

Symbols used throughout this instruction manual, comprise:

(Purchase separately)

.Motor control x1(for GP) .Elevator x1 .Rudder x1. Aileron x2

CONVERSION TABLE

1.0mm = 3/64”

1.5mm = 1/16”

2.0mm = 5/64”

2.5mm = 3/32”

3.0mm = 1/8”

4.0mm = 5/32”

5.0mm = 13/64”

6.0mm = 15/64”

10mm = 13/32” 12mm = 15/32” 15mm = 19/32” 20mm = 51/64”

25mm = 1” 30mm = 1-3/16” 45mm = 1-51/64”

If exposed to direct sunlight and/or heat, wrinkels can appear. Storing the model in a cool place will let the wrinkles disappear. Otherwise, remove wrinkles in covering film with a hair dryer, starting with low temperature. You can fix the corners by using a hot iron.

Bei Sonneneinstrahlung und/oder Wärme kann die Folie erschlaffen bzw. Falten entstehen. Verwenden Sie ein Warumluftgebläse (Haartrockner) um evtl. Falten aus der Folie zu bekommen. Die Kanten können Sie mit einem Bügeleisen behandeln. Nicht zuviel Hitze anwenden !

REQUIRED FOR OPERATION (Purchase separately)

BENOTIGTE KOMPONENTEN FUR DEN ABFLUG (Nicht enthalten)

BOOST 60

Antrieb Tuning (Kraftvoller Kunstflug): BOOST 60 Brushless Combo Set, Best.Nr. C3174 LiPO Akku RED POWER 4250-5S, Best.Nr. C4547 Luftschraube 13*8, Best.Nr. C2846

CENTER WING - TOP VIEW

Draw the center line on the wing joiner

CENTER WING - TOP VIEW

Glue must go inside

Wing joiner

Glue

Center wing

Wooden dowel

Two holes for the wooden dowel installation are pre-drilled at factory

Glue must go inside

Wing joiner

Glue

Center wing

Thread (Pre-installed at factory)

Adhesive tape

Pull the thread (for aileron extension cord guide) throughout the hole on the left wing panel and the hole on the center wing before gluing (as shown in below picture). Secure one end of the thread in place with adhesive tape.

Note: Retract landing gear not included.

1- Coller les ailes

2- Coller les ailes

3- Retract landing gear

Note: Use the electric retract landing gear for this model only.

3x20mm screw

..........8

Plastic strap

Main landing gear

3x20mm screw

Gear mount (plywood)

Ply gear mount plate

Square plastic

3x20mm screw

2mm

3x12mm screw

......16

5- fixed gear

After checking that the retract works smoothly with the servos, fix the retract on the wing with 3x20mm screws

3x20mm screw

.........8

3x20mm screw

Note: Electric retract landing gear not included.

4- Retract landing gear

4mm collar

.............4

Main landing gear

3x20mm

2mm

3x12mm screw

3x20mm

Gear mount

Nylon gear strap

Ply gear mount flat

Square plastic

2mm

Nylon gear strap

.......4

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