Goldwing PITTS 30CC V3 User manual

PITTS 30CC V3
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
WWW.GOLDWINGRC.COM

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Thank you for purchasing this excellent almost-ready to fly R/C model!!! This ARF adopts the
latest 3Ddesign features and emphasizes high performance,light weight and fun.This plane is
designed by professional engineers and built by skilled craftsmen.Many of the parts are already
pre-installed for you! We wish you great success in the assembly and flying of your new model.
Features:
1. Latest structure
2. Super quality
3. Easy installation
4. Carbon fiber wing tube
5. Carbon fiber tail wheel assembly
6. Two pieces removable wings
7. Extra strength epoxy control horns
8. Latest nylon bolts for wings installation
9. One piece carbon fiber landing gear
10.Advanced rubber wheels
11.Long servo arms included
12.Servo extension safety connector clips also included
13.Scale canopy and latest nylon bolts
14. Fixed ring inside cowling for easy build
16. Pre-hinged wing control surfaces ready to fly
17. Pre-mounted and plumbed gasoline tank ready to fly
18. Genuine ORACOVER film
19.Low wing loading makes it easy to fly
20.Light weight construction with high structural strength
21.Excellent aerobatics and 3D performance
15.One piecel stab
INTRODUCTION
61” ( 1 5 5 0mm)
63” ( 1 6 0 4mm)
132 7 s q . in(8 5 . 6 s q.dm . )
Win g Sp an:
Le n gth :
Wing Area:
PIT T S
F l y i n g
we i ght 4300-4900g

Attention
1.You should not regard this plane as toy!
2.Before the assembly please the careful reading instruction booklet, he can give
you the full detail instruction if you are the first contact airplane model public
figure, should assemble under the experienced correct instruction!
3.Please inspect in the packing all components, if lacks perhaps the damage,
please immediately with dealer relation.
4.As a result of weather temperature the moist change, the model outer covering
possibly can appear the phenomenon which relaxes, you may use the package to
have a cotton fabric the iron to burn again the outer covering smoothly, but must
take care not to apply too much heat to one area for long periods of time.
5.Inventory and inspect all parts and hardware for any imperfections or damage.
Contact us quickly if there are missing or damaged parts.
6.Fly only in AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) approved areas.
7.The manufacturer can not control the assembly, operation and maintenance of
this product therefore, We are not responsible for any damage that occurs as a
result of the use or misuse of this radio controlled model.
8.All GOLDWING products are guaranteed against defects within 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 components or
parts damaged by misuse or modification.
9.The purchaser accepts all responsibility of any and all structural or mechanical
failures.
10.GoldWingRC reserves the right to make changes and amendments to
construction manuals, terms and conditions without notice.
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If you have any problems and questions please contact GoldwingRC:
Address: No.19, Western Jinfeng Rd, Jinding science and technology
Zone, Zhuhai ,China
Postcode:519028
Tel:[phone]
Fax:[phone]
Info email: [e-mail] [e-mail]
1642378762 qq.com@
[e-mail]

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Introduction -------------------------------------------------- -- -----
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Wing Assembly-----------------------------------------------------------------
Aileron Control Horns --------------------------------------------------------
Aileron Servo Installation ----------------------------------------------------
Elevator Assembly -------------------------------------------------------------
Stab and Elevator Installation ------------------------------------------------
Elevator Servo Installation --------------------------------------------------
Rudder Assembly --------------------------------------------------------------
Rudder Horns and Hinges ----------------------------------------------------
Rudder Servo Installation -----------------------------------------------------
Tail Wheel Installation --------------------------------------------------------
Fin And Stab Cable Tensioning --------------------------------------------
Main Landing Gear Assembly -----------------------------------------------
Landing Gear Installation ----------------------------------------------------
Pants Installation --------------------------------------------------------------
Engine Installation ------------------------------------------------------------
Firewall Holes Assembly ------------------------------------------------------
Throttle Servo Installtion ----------------------------------------------------
Fuel Tank and Fuel Line assembly -------------------------------------------
Ignition Module and Battery assembly ---------------------------------------
Cowl Assembly -----------------------------------------------------------------
Wing Final assembly ----------------------------------------------------------
Canopy assembly --------------------------------------------------------------
Flight Preparation-------------------------------------------------------------
C.G Location--------------------------------------------------------------------
Symmetry Control --------------------------------------------------------------
Control Throws ----------------------------------------------------------------
Engine Debugging -------------------------------------------------------------
Flight Checking----------------------------------------------------------------
Accessories List ---------------------------------------------------------------
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1.Scuff the horns with sand paper to ensure a good glue bond.Drill 2.5mm
holes in the horns and install the M2.5mm ball link with the screw.
3.Apply 30 minute epoxy inside the
pre-cut slots and coat the horns with
epoxy , Insert them into the pre-cut
slots. Wipe away excess glue with
rubbing alcohol.
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Aileron Control Horns
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Wing Assembly
2.Pre-hinged control surface is
ready to fly.Remove the covering
below to expose the pre-cut slots with a
knife. .
2.5mm bit
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Aileron Servo Installation
2.The covering of the servo location
had been remove as shown.Put the end
of the servo extension in the servo
location.And then pull the extension
le a d th r oug h t o th e r o ot o f t h e
wing.Taping servo lead to the inside
of the wing panel will help to
prevent lead from dropping back
inside of wing panel during
transportation.
1.Use the provided safety clips to
secure the servo and servo extension
leads.
3.Drill 1 m m h o l es f o r the se r v o
mounting screws. Position the servo
with the servo label closest to the wing
trailing edge.
4.Use a drop of thick CA glue on each
screws to prevent tapping screws from
loosening due to vibration. Install
servo with M2*12mm tapping screws.
Minimum Required Servo:180 in.oz / Metal Gear / Digital
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Tape
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Close to the
wing trailing
1mm bit
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CA glue

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Repeat all the previous steps for the other wing.
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position. And then install the pushrod to the arm with M2.5*16mm hex
socket screw and lock nut.
.djust the pushrod length the aileron and servo are in the neutral
2.5mm latest nylon
ball link assembly
Anodized
AL
Long servo arm
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M2.5*60mm
Black steel
pushrod
Pre-adjustable
Epoxy horns
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5 . Mo u n t t h e s er vo a rm a n d t he
extension arm with M2*8mm screws
and locking nuts as shown.Then turn on
the transmitter and plug the servo into
receiver. Ensure the channel is neutral.
Install the servo arm facing toward the
wing tip.Position the servo arm 90
degrees to the servo.
Upper Wing Installation
7.Apply 30 minute epoxy inside the wing pre-cut slot and coat the wing
batten with epoxy , Insert the batten into the pre-cut slots.
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Elevator Assembly
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10.Stick them with the tape till the
epoxy dry.
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8.Apply 30 minute epoxy inside the
other wing pre-cut slot and coat the
wing batten with epoxy , Insert it into
the pre-cut slot.
9. Coat the wing rib with epoxy ,put
the wing together.Wipe away
excess glue with rubbing alcohol.

4.Remove the covering below to expose the pre-cut slots with a knife. Scuff
the horns with sand paper to ensure a good glue bond.
1.Insert the stab into the fuselage
tail. Measure the stab to find the
middle.
3.Coat the horns with epoxy. Insert them into the fuselage again.Make sure
the stab is symmerical.
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2.Mark the stab with a pen when the stab is symmerical.Trace around
the fuselage with a knife and remove the covering below to expose the
board.Take care not to scratch the board.
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Stab and Elevator Installtion

7.Insert the into the
hinge-holes.
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hinge stab
Use a drop of thick CA
glue to stick the stab and elevator
6 hinge
Stick the hinge to the
elevator first
.Insert the into the elevator
hinge-holes.
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deflection before fasten the stab
with tape.
Check you have full elevator
5.Install the two horns with M3*16mm screw and locking nut. Apply 30
minute epoxy inside the pre-cut slots and coat the horns with epoxy, Insert
them into the pre-cut slots.
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label toward the fuselage head. Drill
1mm holes for the servo mounting
screws using the long aiguille.
Position the servo with the servo
4.Install servo with M2*12mm servo
mounting screws. Use a drop of thick
CA glue on each screw to prevent
s c r e w s f r o m l o o s e n i n g d u e t o
vibration.
1.Remove the covering below to expose the pre-cut sevro hole with a
knife.Use the provided safety clips to secure the servo and servo extension
leads.
2 Run the extension lead through the fuselage to the receiver..
lead to the fuselage will help to prevent lead from dropping back inside
of wing panel during flying.
Taping servo
Fuselage head
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Minimum Required Servo:180 in.oz / Metal Gear / Digital
Elevator Servo Installation
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7.Repeat all the previous steps for the other elevator.
6. Adjust the pushrod length so that the servo and elevator are both in the
neutral position.Install the arm pushrod with M3*16mm screw and lock nut.
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5.Turn on the transmitter. Make sure
the servo is in the neutral position.
Install the servo arm. Position the servo
arm 90 degrees to the servo,and tighten
the arm screw.
2.5mm latest nylon
ball link assembly
Anodized
AL
Long servo arm
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M2.5*110mm
Black steel
pushrod
Pre-adjustable
Epoxy horns
Rudder Assembly
Pre-installed
In this location
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Rudder Horns and Hinges
2.Remov e t h e c ov e r i n g b el o w to
expose the pre-cut slots with a knife.
3. Scuff the middle of horns with sand
paper to ensure a good glue bond.
Apply 30 minute epoxy inside the pre-
cut slots. Coat the horns with
epoxy.Insert them into the pre-cut
slots.
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4.Install the ball lin k with
M2.5*16mm screws and locking
n u t s .T ig h t e n i n g t h e n u t s i s
recommended.Wipe away excess
glue with rubbing alcohol.Make
sure the horns are correctly aligned
and symmetry before the apoxy has
cured.
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1.Trace around the fuselage with a knife and remove the covering below to
expose the board. Take care not to scratch the board.
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Rudder Servo Installation
Minimum Required Servo:180 in.oz / Metal Gear / Digital
1.The rudder cables and couplers have
been pre-installed.
2 Position the servo with the servo
label toward the fuselage tail. Fasten
the servo wire with the tape.
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Tail 2
Tape
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5 hinge rudder
Stick the hinge to the
rudder first
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hinge-holes.
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6 hinge
Use a drop of thick CA glue to
stick the stab and elevator
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holes.
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5. Turn on the transmitter.And then
install AL long arm on the
servo.position the servo arm 90
degrees to the servo.
4.Drill 1mm holes.Install the servo with the M2*12mm tapping screws.
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3mm bit
2mm bit
Double-sided tape
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3.Drill 2.5mm holes in the AL long
arm for installing 2.5mm ball links and
screws.Drill 2mm holes in the servo
arm and mount it with M2*8mm
screws and nuts.
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screws and the locking nuts. Remove any slack in the cables and crimp to
secure. Crimp the brass swage tube with a crimping tool or pliers.Finally you
can adjust the cable by loosening or tightening the cable connectors.
Mount the pre-installed ball link to the servo arm with the M2 5*16mm
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1mm bit
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2.5mm latest nylon
ball link assembly
Pull -pull
Connector Crimp
Al anodized
Long servo arm
Tail Wheel Installation
1carbon fiber tail wheel
bracket with M5mm locking nut and
M5 permanent seat AL screw.
.Install the
2.Install the wheel to the steel wire with
should be secured with Blue Loctite. Grate the end of the steel wire with a
grater.
wheel collars.All wheel collars
Grate
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3.Draw a centerline on the fuselage
tailwith a pen.
5.Drill 4mm holes in the bottom of the rudder. Scuffing the ball link
with sand paper to ensure a good glue bond is suggestted before gluing.
Make sure the ball link hole is parallel to the rudder. Apply 30 minute epoxy
inside the 6mm hole and coat the hinges with epoxy , Insert the ball link into
the hole.
M3*12mm tapping screw
Centerline
2mm bit
4.Use the tail wheel bracket as a template and drill 2mm holes .Install the
tail wheel bracket with three M3*12mm tapping screws.
4mm bit
Wheel tail
Steel wire
permanent seat
2mm ball link
Steel wire arm
Ф1.2mm Wheel tail
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1.Find the hole mark on the fin and stab.Drill the 3MM holes.
2.Bend the metal plate with a pliers.
4.Fasten the cable to the stab and fin holes with screws and
swage tube.
the brass
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cable.
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Fin And Stab Cable Tensioning
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Straight edge to
Front of fuse
1. .Install the landing gear in the pre
drilled holes with the supplied M4*25mm hex socket screws. All screws
should be secured with Blue Loctite.Don’t over tighten and crack the carbon
fiber.
NOTE: the correct edge in mounting
2.Remove the covering below to expose the holes with a knife and reinstall the
landing gear hatch cover. Secure the M3*12mm tapping screw with a drop of
CA.The hatch cover maybe not included in some planes.
Landing Gear Installation
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Main Landing Gear Installation
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3.Tighten the M8 locking nut against
the landing gear strut.(for some planes)
Align axle screw with front of gear
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Pants Installation
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1.Install the inner wheel collar on the axle. screw and tighten the wheel collar
in place. Adjust wheel collars in or out until wheel turns freely.
2.And then install the wheel pant
with two M2.5*12mm screws.
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Engine Installation
DLE 30 engine(not included)