GWS Pico Indoor J3-S User manual

PICO INDOOR J3-S
INDOOR R/C AIRPLANE '
<For Beginners>
Thank you for choosing the GWS Indoor R/C Airplane "PICO INDOOR
J3-S". This airplane has been especially designed for both indoor
and outdoor slow flying and is especially suitable for novice R/C fliers
because of minimal assembly time and ultra-slow, easy flying
characteristics.
Please read these instructions carefully and thoroughly before
assembly in order to achieve safe operation with maximum
performance from your PICO INDOOR J3-S airplane.
http://www.gws.com.tw
E-mail:[email protected]

SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS OF KIT (PART UST)
Length: 675 mm (26.6 in.)
Wing Span: 1050mm (41.3 in.)
Wing Area:16.8dm^(260oz/sq. in.)
Wing Loading: 11.1g/dm^ (3.6oz/sq.ft.)
FlyingWeight: 185~200g (6.53-^7.05oz.)
*Power: IPS-STD-B <for 8 TYPE>
IPS-DX-A <for SD TYPE>
*Propeller: 23 X12cm (09" X4.7")<for8 TYPE>
24.5 X12cm (10" X4.7")<for 8D TYPE>
Radio Required: 2'^3-channel with 2
sub-micro servos and one electronic
speed controlleror autocut-off (*1)
Battery Required: 6.0'^7.2V/110'^270mAh
Flying Ruration: 5-^15 minutes
Flying Speed: 2.5-^4.2 m/sec. (8.5-^14ft/sec.)
(9~ 15 km/hr. and Maximum
18km/hr.).
Remark:
Fuselage Boom
Push Rod
Wing Right
Wing Left
Horizontal Stabilizer
Vertical Fin
Plastic Parts FVame "B"
Bamboo Stick (3 x 160 mm)
Bamboo Stick (3 x 125 mm)
Main Landing Gear
Ultra-light Wheel Rim (60 mm dia.)
Rubber Tire (62 mm dia.)
Tail Skid
Indoor Power Unit (IPS-STD-B)
Propeller (PTPROA0947)
Spinner
Plastic Parts Frame "A"
Rubber Band
Glue
Servo Mounting Screws
Double-sided Sponge Tape
Sticker (Decal)
Instruction Manual
•1 pee.
•2 pcs.
• 1 pee
••1 pee
1 pee
• 1 pee
•• 1 set
2 pcs.
2 pcs.
• 1 pee.
2 pcs.
2 pcs.
•1 pee.
• 1 set
•1 pee.
1 pee.
• 1 set
•8 pcs.
•1 pee.
4 pcs.
4 pcs.
1 pee.
1 pee.
Please note that some plastic parts on the frames are not used for this airplane as these
frames A and B are designed for a use of other airplanes as well. Please consult the
instruction manual for more details.
GW/P-STICK-ASI
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PMCHSAlOOl
Fuselage Boom x 1 pee.
PTMEWAlOOl
Push Rod X2 pcs.
GW/P-J3-AS2
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PHW1N-1002-Y-L-
Wing ( Left) x Ipce.
I I I A J
PHWIN-1002~Y-R-
Wing( Right) x Ipce.
PHWIN-1002~Y-H-
Horizontal Stabilizer x Ipce
PHWIN-1002~Y-V-
Vertical Fin x 1 pee.
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PTMEWA1002—M-
Maln Landing Gear X 1 pee.
PHFUS-1001
Plastic Parts Frame"B" x 1 set
PTMEWA1002----T-
Tail Skid X 1 pee.
PXTPAF-6J-1409-- Tail Skid X
PMHOD-10013R0160 ^ ^ Servo Mounting Screws X4 pes.
Bamboo Stick (3 X 160 mm) X 2 pcs. /-—v. /"—\
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GW/WHOl/65 V-/ ^ /
^ GWAVHOl/65 V-X ^ ^
PMHOD-10023R0125 Ultra-light Wheel Rim (60 mm dia.) X 2 pcs.
Bamboo Stick (3 x 125 mm) X 2 pcs. Rubber Tire (62 mm dia.) X 2 pcs.
CKzAMA<for S TYPE>
r,K-AS4R<for SD TYPE>
GWAPS-STD-B<for S TYPE>
Indoor Power Unit x 1 set
GW/IPS-DX2BB-AX<for SD type>
Indoor Power Unit x 1 set
Propeller x 1 pee.
GW/EP0947<for S TYPE>
" 6pcs per pack
GW/EP1047<for SD TYPE>
* 6pcs per pack
PHSPIR100125D
Spinner x 1 pee.
PMSPC-1001
Plastic Parts Frame "A" x 1 set
PICO INDOOR J3-S
INDOOR R/C AIRPLANE
<For Beginncrs>
Instruction Manual
x 1 pee.
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8SRBD-1001
Rubber Band x 8 pcs.
Sticker (Decal) x 1 pee.
8STAPS1001
Double-sided Sponge Tape x 4 pcs.
8SADHP1001-
Glue x 1 pee.
OPTIONAL FART
For better performance and longer life of the motor used,
the heat sink is available as an optional item.
PTRAD-1012
Heat Sink(for IPS)

RADIO CGNTRGL SYSTEM
The following items and equipment are required to fly this airplane separately.
# Transmitter
# Receiver (GWS PICO Series or NARO Series Receiver recommended)
# Servo (GWS PICO Series Servos/GWS NARO Series Servos recommended)
# Electronic Speed Controller or Auto Cut-off (GWS ICS-50E. ICS-50, ICS-100 or IC-100
Speed Controller recommended)
# Ni-cad Battery Pack (6.0^7.2V/110^270mAh recommended)
# Charger (Quick or Normal Charger)
•
2-3 Channel PK^O Series Servos
iransmitier Series Servos)
GWR4P or GWR4N
Receiver
ICS50/ICS50E/IC100/ICS100
Electronic Speed Controller
6.0-'7.2V/110-270niAh
Ni-cad Bat tery
Quick Charger
Normal Charger
TGGLS
To assemble this airplane you need to prepare some tools.
Cut ter Kni fe
^ Screwdriver
PIiers
Triangle
Scissors
Nippers

ASSEMBLY
HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. VERTICAL FIN AND FUSELAGE BOOM
1. First of all, check if the fuselage boom is straight before starting an assembly. In case
it is warped, spray the boom with water (or soaik it for several seconds) and straighten
it out by your hands. Then, dry the boom by a heat gun or leave it on the flat surface
until it dries completely.
2. Use a triangle to determine the center of the horizontal stabilizer as shown. Apply glue
as per the illustration (77mm-long x5mm-wide). Then, glue the fuselage boom to the
position indicated on the stabilizer upper surface. Make sure that the boom is securely
glued to the stabilizer.
2.5mm
Upper
Surface
5 mm
Center Line
1 ne
3. Applyglue to the indicated part and inside of slit of the vertical fin and glue it to the
stabilizer and boom as shown. Make sure the fin is perpendicular to the stabilizer.
Stick the decals onto the fin.
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90°
/
Vert ical Fin
Fuselage Boora
Horizontal Stabilizer

PLASTIC PARTS FRAME "A" AND "B"
1. Cut off only necessary parts from the frame as per the illustration. Each part is numbered.
Please note that there are some parts included on the frame A and B, which are not used
For this airplane.
2. Slide all plastic parts onto the boom as per the illustration. Please make sure that all
parts are in order as indicated below.
Important!
Position the front wing holder (B-1 or B-2) 55mm back from the rear edge of the IPS.
^B-l=For outdoor flying
^B-2=For Indoor flying
(The B-2 wing holder is recommended
for experienced and advanced fliers only)
INDOOR POWER SYSTEM AND LANDING GEARS
1. Insert the fuselage boom to the Indoor Power System (IPS). Make sure that the boom
is pushed into the IPS by 24mm. Install the propeller and fix it firmly with the washer
and nut, then push on spinner as shown.
Indoor Power System
Front
24mm
55mra
(Top View)
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2. Carefully install the rubber tires on the grooves of the wheels and install the
ultra-light wheels to the main landing gear, then push on the stoppers.
Insert the assembled main landing gear into the slot in the part B-1 (or B-2)firmly.
Also, insert the tail skid into the boom
and glue into place.

MAIN WINGS
Glue the bamboo sticks (3 x 160) to the
leading edge (front edge) and the shorter
sticks to the trailing edge (rear edge) of the
right and left wings as shown below. Secure
them with the supplied transparent tapes
(20 X 210 mm/20 x 180 mm). Then, put the
decals on the wings.
20xl80ram Tape
1 3xl25ram Bamboo Stick
RADIO GEAR INSTALLATION
Wiring and Connection
3xl60min Bamboo Stick
20x210mm Tape
Red Wi re( + )
Electronic Speed Controller
ICS-lOO/IC-100
ICS-50/ICS-50E
Black Wi re( —)
6.0V-7.2V/110~270mAh
Indoor Power System
IPS-STD-B _
1
Receiver
GWR-4P(4N)
Propeller
EP0947
GWS PICO Series Servos
(GWS NARO Series Servos)
Connection for Receiver, Servos and Electronic Speed Controller
Connections for receiver, servos and speed controller are different according to the
transmitter you are using. Please refer to the following chart for easy understanding.
Futaba TX JR TX Sanwa(Airtronics)TX Hi-tec TX
GWS RX 4/B Rudder/Battery Rudder/Battery Rudder/Battcry Rudder/Battery
3 Throttle Elevator Elevator Throttle
Elevator Ai1e ron
Aileron
Throt tle
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Aileron
Throt 11e
Elevator
Aileron

Receiver Mounting
Place the receiver mount (B-6) as shown
and glue it to the fuselage boom securely.
Then, mount your receiver using supplied
double-sided sponge tape. Fix the antenna
to the fuselage boom with tape securely
and safely. Do not shorten the antenna or
coil it as range will be reduced.
Servo Mounting
Mount 2 servos
as shown and
Rece i ve r
Double-Sided Tape
B-6 RX Mount
on the main frame precisely
insert the screws through
grommets and tighten until the grommets are
slightly crushed for best shock absorption.
Be aware of the mounting direction of the servos.
Warning!
The servo mounts for PICO INDOOR STICK-Sairplane have been designed to use PICOservo
mounting screws only. If you are going to install NARO series servos or other manufacturers'
servos, please don't use the servo mounting screws supplied with the servos, which are too
big and may destroy the servo mounts. For your convenience, 4 extra small mounting screws
are included in this kit.
Speed Controller Mounting
Install the speed controller using the supplied
double-sided sponge tape on the either side of
Battery Pack Mounting
Place the battery pack inside of the main frame
and secure it with the rubber bands firmly.
the main frame.
Double-Sided Tape
Speed Con t rol1er
Warning!
Be sure to observe the correct polarity and integrity when connecting all radio gear.
Make sure that wiring is not under strain. Before operating the system, please read
the mcuiufacturer's instruction manual for all equipment.
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CONTROL LINKAGES
Insert the control horns into the slots on the stabilizer and the fin and fix them with
the retainers. Bent the one end of the push rod (Z shape) and make a V shaped bend
in the push rod as shown, then hook the push rods into the control horns temporarily.
Holding
the servos and the control surfaces in the neutral position, mark the position
where the
push rod passes the holes of the servo horns. Make a Z shaped bend in the
marked ends and connect the rods to the servo horns.
A-5
Main Wing Mounting
Securely insert the main wingbamboo sticks to the plastic wing mounts as shown. Ifthe
bamboo sticks are too large for the mount holes ,trim the sticks with a
sand paper or a
knife carefully.
TIPS AND HINTS
PREFLIGHT CHECKS
# It is always recommended that you chcirge your transmitter and receiver batteries as
well as a battery pack for the motor before attempting to fly your airplane.
# The Center of Gravity (the balancing point) is located 130mm back from the rear edge
of the IPS. After all radio gear and the battery pack is installed, check the C.G. point
of your airplane. If the balancing point is offset, move the wings forward or vice versa
until you find the recommended balancing point.
#Check the radio gear and the linkages thoroughly on the ground and make sure that
all the control surfaces are working properly and correctly before attempting to take
off your airplane.
# We recommend that you should check the range of your radio before the first flight of
the day.
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FLIGHT
# Always turn on the receiver last after turning on the transmitter, and shut off the
receiver first before turning off the transmitter.
# You can take offyour airplane from the smooth surface ground, normally 2~3 meters
for run and take off.
# If you are hand-launching your model, move the throttle stick up fully and see if the
motor is running at the maximum rpm. Then, throwyour model to the air horizontally
as shown and apply up elevator as model climbs at a shallow angle. Ifyou launch you
airplane at a steep angle, upward or downward, it may result in a crash of your model.
CAUTION
Ifyou are onlybeginner for the radio control model flying, do not attempt to flyyour
model without any assistance or advice from advanced and expert fliers.
Donot flyclose to buildings, electric power lines, or roads. Donot flynear other people
who are not aware of what you are doing.
NEVER FLY OVER PEOPLES' HEADS OR CARS.
# Fly on a calm day. Gusty winds will make it hard for you until you learn to control
your aircraft well.Turbulence caused by wind blowingover near by trees and buildings
will make it very difficult for you to fly. Pick an open area and wait until the wind is
calm.
# Ifyou are going to attempt to flyyour airplane in the indoor arena, closer attention and
more safety preparation must be made in order to avoid any possible casualties or
damage to property.
# Ifyou are flying at a field with other RCmodelers, DO NOTturn on your transmitter
until you are certain that no one else is using your channel.
LIMITED WARRANTY
# Your new GWS PICO INDOOR STICK-S airplane kit is warranted against defects in
material and workmanship.
# This warranty does not apply to any component parts, which have been improperly
installed, handled, abused, damaged, modified and used.
# WARNINGdf you are a beginner to R/C model flightthen westrongly recommend you
seek advice from your supplier and local model flyingclub before attempting to flyyour
model.
This model is not a toy and must be assembled and used responsibly in order for
successful fi^t to be achieved.
Improper use of this model may lead to injury or damage to persons or property.
GWS and their distributors will not accept anyresponsibility for any injury or damage
arising from the improper use of this model.
E&OE
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