VQ Model Pilatus PC 7 (Austria) User guide

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Radio control model / Flugmodel

PILATUS PC-7

AUSTRIA AIR FORCE TRAINER

SWISS AIR FORCE TRAINER

VQ No: VQA096 Austria Air-force VQ No: VQA097 Swiss Air-force

ALL BALSA, PLYWOOD CONSTRUCTION AND ALMOST READY TO FLY

Instruction manual / Montageanleitung

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.

TECHNISCHE DATEN

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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REQUIRED FOR OPERATION (Purchase separately)

BENOTIGTE KOMPONENTEN FUR DEN ABFLUG (Nicht enthalten)

.46 ~ .50 - 2 cycle Minimum 5 channel radio for airplane with 5 (4 for EP) standard servos and two servo mini.

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

GLUE

(Purchase separately)

SILICON

Silicon sealer

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

Cyanoacrylate Glue

.60 ~.70 - 4 cycle

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

EPOXY A

EPOXY B

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

BOOST 60

Epoxy Glue ( 5 minute type)

Epoxy Glue (30 minute type)

TOLLS REQUIRED

Hobby knife

(Purchase separately)

Phillip screw driver

Hex Wrench

Awl

Needle nose Pliers

Scissors

Wire Cutters

Sander

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

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

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 !

Symbols used throughout this instruction manual, comprise:

Drill holes using the stated

1.5mm

size of drill (in this case 1.5 mm Ø)

Use epoxy glue

Take particular care here

Apply cyano glue

Hatched-in areas: remove covering film carefully

Assemble left and right

L/R

sides the same way.

Check during assembly that these

parts move freely, without binding

Not included. These parts must be

purchased separately

Low setting

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

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”

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1- Coller les ailes

Glue

Wing joiner

Center wing

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

Wooden dowel

2- Coller les ailes

Adhesive tape

CENTER WING - TOP VIEW

Glue must go inside

Draw the center line on the wing joiner

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.

Thread (Pre-installed at factory)

Glue

Wing joiner

Glue must go inside

Center wing

3- Retract landing gear

CENTER WING - TOP VIEW

Note: Retract landing gear not included.

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

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4- Retract landing gear

3x20mm screw

.........8

4mm collar

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

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

Note: Electric retract landing gear not included.

3x20mm screw

5- fixed gear

3x12mm screw

..........8

3x20mm screw

......16

Nylon gear strap

.......4

Main landing gear

Gear mount

3x12mm screw

Nylon gear strap

3x20mm

2mm

3x20mm

Ply gear mount flat

Square plastic

Plastic strap

3x20mm screw

Main landing gear

2mm

3x20mm screw

Gear mount (plywood)

Ply gear mount plate

Square plastic

2mm

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6- fixed gear

4mm collar

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

7- Aileron servo - control horn

Hinge Line/Control horn Alignment

2x30mm screw

Control horn

................2

2x30mm screw

..........4

8- Aileron - linkage

Clevis

2x170mm rod

Connector

.............2

...2

.............2

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9- Horizontal Stabilizer

Cut away only the covering both the right and left side

Securely glue together. If coming off during flight, you lose control of your air plane.

Vergewissern Sie sich, sauber geklebt zu haben. Andernfalls konnen Probleme mit der Flugeigenschaft auftreten!

Cut away only the covering both the top and bottom side

B’

Both the top and bottom side

A = A’ B = B’

1-Trial fit the horizontal stabilizer in place . Check the alignment of the horizontal stabilizer. When you are satisfied with the alignment, use a pencil to trace around the top and bottom of the stabilizer where it meets the fuselage. 2-Remove the horizontal stabilizer from the fuselage. Using the sharp hobby knife, carefully cut away the covering inside the lines which were marked above. 3-Spread epoxy (30 minute) onto the top and bottom of the horizontal stabilizer along the area where the covering was removed and to the fuselage where the horizontal stabilizer mounts.

4-Install the horizontal stabilizer into the fuselage and adust the alignment as described in steep 1.

IMPORTANT:

* WARNING: When removing any covering from the airframe, please ensure that you secure the cut edge with CA or similar cement. This will ensure the covering remain tight.

10- Vertical Stabilizer

90O90

C’

A’

The slot for rudder horn is pre-cut at factory

Thin CA

C = C’

Cut away only the covering both the right and left side*

Both the left and right side

1-Trial fit the vertical stabilizer in place . Check the alignment of the vertical stabilizer. When you are satisfied with the alignment, use a pencil to trace around the right and left of the stabilizer where it meets the fuselage. 2-Remove the vertical stabilizer from the fuselage. Using the sharp hobby knife, carefully cut away the covering inside the lines which were marked above. 3-Spread epoxy (30 minute) onto the right and left and bottom of the vertical stabilizer along the area where the covering was removed and to the fuselage where the vertical stabilizer mounts.

4-Install the vertical stabilizer into the fuselage and adust the alignment as described in steep 1. Allow the epoxy to cure before proceeding to next step.

5-Trial fit the hon. Actuate rudder linkage manually it should not be hard spot. Adjust if necessary.

6-Insert the plate through the foot of the horn. Bond with thin CA glue.

Note: The slots for the control horn installation are pre- cut at factory.

Securely glue together. If coming off during flight, you lose control of your air plane.

Plastic control horn

.....................1

FIN

RUDDER

Thin CA

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11- Elevator

Vergewissern Sie sich, sauber geklebt zu haben. Andernfalls konnen Probleme mit der Flugeigenschaft auftreten!

Securely glue together. If coming off during flight, you lose control of your air plane.

1-Trial fit the hon. Actuate rudder linkage manually it should not be hard spot. Adjust if necessary.

2-Insert the plate through the foot of the horn. Bond with thin CA glue.

3-Repeat the previous procedures to hinge the second elevator to the other side of the horizontal stabilizer.

Note: The slot for the elevator control horn installation is pre- cut at factory.

Plastic control horn

....................2

13- Nose gear

FIN

Landing gear steering horn

RUDDER

Thin CA

Nose gear mount

..............1

3x12mm screw...4

Steering horn...1

1.2x500mm rod

.................1

4mm collar

.............2

FUSELAGE - BOTTOM VIEW

1-Pull the magnetic top hatch out of the fuselage, then turn the fuselage over and Insert “Z” bend of steering linkage inside the hole of front landing gear steering horn. 2-Position the steering horn inside the front landing gear mount already attached to the firewall. 3-Slide front leg into the bearing and through the horn. 4-Screw steering horn on the leg.

With electric retract and struts (option).

FUSELAGE - BOTTOM VIEW

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13- Engine mount / Engine

! Align the mark on both mounts with the mark on the fuselage

5/32x1”

4x25mm screw

...4

Blind-nut

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

Using a pencil or felt tipped pen, mark the fire wall where the four holes are to be drilled.

1/8x5-1/64”

3x20mm screw

1/8”(3mm) nut

! Align the mark on both mounts with the mark on the fuselage

...4

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

Remove the engine mount and drill a 13/64”(5mm) hole through the fire-wall at each of the four marks marked.

Engine mount

.....1 set

13/64”

5mm

B’

B=B’

Reposition the engine mounts on to the fire-wall. Attach the four blind-nut to the fire-wall as show. Secure them with four 4x25mm screw.

Position the engine on to the engine mounts so the distance from the prop hub to the firewall is 5.2”(132mm). Mark the engine mounting plate where the four holes are to be drilled.

132mm

Note: Mark the mounting plate through the engine mounting flanges.

! Engine thrust on balk head is already adjust at factory.

Remove the engine and drill a 1/8”(3mm) holes through the beam at each of the four marks made above.

14- Fuel tank

Rubber stopper

3x25mm screw

To muffler

Filler tube

To engine

After confirming the direction . Insert this assembly, clunk end first, into the fuel tank and tighten and screw the fuel tank cap on firmly.

Ensure that the fuel tank clunk does not touch the rear of the fuel tank.

3x35 mm screw

Reposition the engine on the engine mount beams, aligning it with the holes. Secure the engine to the engine mount using four 1/8x51/64”(3x25mm) screws.

1/8”

3mm

Note: Apply Silicon sealer to each of the 3x25mm screw.

4mm

Checking for leaks - block the vents and blow into the feed - if in doubt submersing the tank in a blow of water will show up any problems.

Blow

Water

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15- Electric Motor

3mm

Using a aluminum motor mounting plate as a template, mark the plywood motor mounting plate where the four holes are to be drilled .

Remove the aluminum motor mounting plate and drill a 1/8”(3mm) hole through the plywood at each of the four marks marked .

Note: The aluminum motor mounting included with electric motor set.

Firewall

5x90mm.......4

5mm nut.......12

5mm washer...16

3mm screw/nut...4

16- Cowling

B=B’

SIDE-VIEW / Seitenansicht

B’

132mm

(5.2”)

2mm

A=A’

TOP-VIEW / Draufsicht

A’

! Engine thrust on balk head is already adjust at factory

1~2mm

17- Servo - linkage

Connector

...3

Shift the location of the fuel tank, battery pack as needed to obtain the specified CG.

2mm

Cut the opening

FUSELAGE - BOTTOM VIEW (GP version)

Nose gear pushrod

FUEL TANK

Throttle pushrod

Rudder servo

Throttle servo

3x10mm screw

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18- Servo - linkage

FUSELAGE - BOTTOM VIEW (EP version)

Li-Po battery

Elevator servo

Nose gear pushrod

FUSELAGE - REAR - BOTTOM VIEW

Rudder servo

Rudder pushrod

Elevator push rod

Rudder push rod

Plastic control horn

...............1

Clevis

.............1

2x170mm rod

19- Wing installation

FUSELAGE - REAR - TOP VIEW

Connector

....1

...1

6x45mm nylon bolt

.......2

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20- Droptank

FRONT

Drop tank mount (3mm plywood)

Cut away only the covering (the slot for the drop-tank mount installation is pre-cut at factory)

Drop-tank mount

WING SECTION

2x6mm screw

.........6

21- Stabilizer

Cut away only the covering, the slot is pre-cut at factory

1mm

Thin CA

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22- Sticker

SEAT

For PC-7 Austria Air-force version

SEAT

RESCUE

PILATUS PC-7 DECAL SHEET

See the top of the box for apply the stiker

Note: Cut out the stickers and apply them in the proper area. Do not peel the backing paper off all at once. Peel off one corner of the backing and cut off with scissors. Arrange sticker on model and when satisfied adhere the corner without backing. Carefully peel back the rest of the backing while at the same time adhering the rest of the sticker.

Try not to make air bubbles, if there are some, carefully puncture sticker (center of bubble) but not model surface with the tip of the knife or sharp pin and squeeze out the air. At curves stretch sticker and apply a little heat so that no ceases occur. Cut off the excess that is produced.

RESCUE

For PC-7 Swiss Air-force version

23- Balance

73mm

24- Control Surface

RUDDER / SEITENRUDER

AILERON / QUERRUDER

DO NOT try to fly an out-of-balance model !

Note: If necessary, move the battery pack or add weight to either the tail or nose until the correct balance is achieved.

Wing center section

32mm (1.25”)

9mm (23/64”)

ELEVATOR / HOHENRUDER

6mm (15/64”)

IMPORTANT: Flying your model at these throws will provide you with the greatest chance for successful first flight. If, after you have become accustomed to the way the PC-7 flies, you would like to change the throws to suit your taste that is fine. However, too much control throw could make the model difficult to control, so remember, “ more is not always better”.

WARNING: